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Washington, D.C., to Robert Field Stockton [Princeton, New Jersey], Letter
Just two weeks after his controversial "Seventh of March" speech in the Senate supporting Henry Clay's Compromise of 1850, Daniel Webster sends a copy of his address to Commodore Robert Stockton, who played an integral part in the conquest of California during the Mexican-American War.
Washington, [D.C.], to Samuel Thurlow, Letter
Discusses logistics surrounding Thurlow's court case.
Washington, [D.C.], to the Governor of Ohio [Joseph Vance], Letter
States he is mailing copies of the Act, of the 1st Superior, 31st, Congress to Ohio.
Washington Irving letter
Letter from Washington Irving to Daniel Webster in which Irving requests that Secretary of State Webster secure a commission for his nephew and namesake, Washington Irving. Webster forwarded the letter to the secretary of the Navy.
Washington to Col. [James Watson] Webb, Letter
Webster writes to Col. Webb concerning the editing of a bill Webster planned to introduce in the Senate.
Washington to Edward Brook, Esq. [Boston], Letter
Webster writes his thanks for being solicited for a subscription to a paper.
Washington to Honorable [Hannibal] Hamlin, Letter
To then Senator Hannibal Hamlin, introducing a friend, Tilden Ames, who was lobbying for navigational improvements to the North River in Marshfield, MA.
Washington to Mr. Meredith, Letter
Webster sends regrets he cannot dine with Mr. Meredith on Christmas day due to arrival of his wife in town.
[Washington] to Richard M. Blatchford [New York], Letter
Writes of the weather, his new wagon, and that he is occupied with Central American Affairs.
[Washington] to Richard M. Blatchford [New York], Letter
Writes of his pending work for the day including the Thrasher case and the "supposed treaty between England, France and Spain."
[Washington] to Richard M. Blatchford [New York], Letter
Writes that he has decided on a "course of conduct... toward [Lajos] Kossuth" as well as discussing financial matters and informing Blatchford that he may read his reply to the House on the Thrasher case.
[Washington] to [Sen.]Daniel S. Dickinson, Letter
Webster writes to Daniel S. Dickinson that despite his initial misgivings for the man, as the two leave for break, Webster was impressed by Dickinson's work in the Senate during the session.
William Alexander Graham letter
In English.
William Archer letter
In English.
William Baylies letter
Two-page letter from William Baylies in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts to "My dear Sir" [Daniel Webster], telling him that Mr. Hale will probably decline the nomination. Hopes to see and hear Mr. Webster.
William Beach Lawrence letter
In English.
William Berkeley Lewis letter
In English.
William Bigler letter
Letter from William Bigler in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Daniel Webster, requesting a letter of introduction for Colonel John J. McCahen who will go to Europe to negotiate a loan for Pennsylvania.
William Bolton appointment
In English.
William Bradford Reed letter
Two-page letter from William Bradford Reed in Philadelphia to Daniel Webster in Boston, telling him that he would like to make plans for Webster's Franklin Institute discourse. Includes letter from March 19, 1835 from Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pennsylvania Legislature.