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Benjamin Ruggles letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 833166
Webster Mss 833166

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Description

Letter from Benjamin Ruggles in Washington, DC to his wife. "...Yesterday Mr. Calhoun made a speech in the Senate against a bill now pending...to give power to the President to execute the laws...in South Carolina...His cause was bad and his argument worse... This day Mr. Webster replied to him in one of the most powerful and masterly arguments that was ever delivered in either House of Congress."

Dates

  • 1833-02-16

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

.01 linear ft. (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In English.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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Hanover NH 03755 USA

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