Daniel Webster letter
Item: 1
Identifier: Mss 852227
Webster Mss 852227
Description
Three-page letter from Daniel Webster in Trenton to Miss Frances Halstead, in which he thanks Miss Halstead for her company of the previous evening and for a bouquet of flowers received. He asks her to accept a volume of Milton, his favorite English poet. Includes book dealer's statement and short poem "Webster's last word, I still live."
Dates
- 1852-03-27
Creator
- Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 (Author, Person)
- Halstead, Frances, Miss (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
.1 Linear Feet (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
In English.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from John Howell Books, November 1, 1978
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository