Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 842252.1
Webster Mss 842252.1
Description
Letter from Daniel Webster to Washington Irving in which he states that despite some difficulties the President will nominate Alexander Hamilton Jr. (in clerical hand, signed). Hamilton was the son of James Alexander Hamilton and Irving's choice for Secretary to the legation at Madrid. The nomination presented some difficulties, due to Hamilton's political position. Docketed by Irving on verso.
Dates
- 1842-04-02
Creator
- Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 (Author, Person)
- Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 (Recipient, Person)
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) ; 25 cm
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
In English.
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