Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 842276
Webster Mss 842276
Description
Letter from Daniel Webster in Washington, DC to Lady Ashburton in which he Comments on the arrival of Lord Ashburton, envoy from Great Britain. Webster mentions that Ashburton has taken a house next to his own and anticipates the diplomatic work ahead between him and Ashburton. Their work resulted in the Treaty of Washington (1842), popularly known as the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. Webster reminisces about a previous trip to England as well.
Dates
- 1842-04-26
Creator
- Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 (Author, Person)
- Ashburton, Lady (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)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
In English.
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