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Daniel Fletcher Webster (1813-1862), chief clerk of US State Department. The collection consists of correspondence from his mother, Grace Fletcher Webster, J. C. Warren, Amasa McCoy and one unidentified author.

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Boston to Edwin David Sanborn in which he is enclosing Ketchum's letter and asking Sanborn to reply to it. (Enclosure filed Mss 852666)

Two-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Washington to "My dear Nelson" in which he talks about H.L. Kinney's proposed Central American expedition and how it would benefit Nelson.

Letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Boston to George S. Gideon in Washington in which he discusses the distribution of Daniel Webster's estate among the creditors. Also signed by Richard Milford Blatchford. Includes a letter from Richard Milford Blatchford to George S. Gideon.

Four-page letter from Caleb Cushing in Washington to Richard M. Blatchford and Fletcher Webster with the statement that Cushing loaned Daniel Webster money in return for receiving the post as Commissioner to China is completely false. Includes envelope addressed to Hiram Ketchum, New York with handwritten note about the Cushing case.

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster at Cantonment Hicks to an unidentified recipient, telling him that he has written about the Farnsworth matter. Mentions a confusion in orders regarding an appointment.

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster at Cantonment Hick to Dehon, telling him that he has submitted Major Burbank's name for examination before the Board, and hopes that Captain. David Allen will be considered. Mentions Captain Murch.

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster to an unidentified person, telling him that he and his fellow officers are pleased with a Lt. Clarke. Mentions that his family will be heading North soon. Burbank has been adversely reported on and hopes that David Allen will suceed him.

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster at Manassas Plains to an unidentified recipient, mentions McDowell and Pope as well as conditions of the regiment.

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Manassas Plains to William in which he complains about the conditions the men have to endure, especially an "utterly inefficient" surgeon, Dr. Hayward. Mentions Bradford.

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Warrenton, Virginia to Mr. Dehon, telling him that he thinks they will be in this area for sometime. The people in Warrenton are confident and saucy. Mentions that the Governor's Council have been to Manassas.

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster at Bull Run to Carolyn Story (White) Webster, telling her about skirmishes at Thouroughfare Gap, Coulter, 11th Pensylvania and Webster 12th Massachusetts in command "Today a great and decisive battle is expected" (2nd Battle of Bull Run)."This may be my last letter."

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Charlestown to Mr. Dehon, writing that Shurtleff accidently killed one of his own men. Mentions General Banks and Abercrombie visiting regiment.

Four-page letter from Daniel Webster in Warrentown Junction to an unidentified person, telling him that he has nominated Sampson for some position although Stoddard may be the better man. Mentions that Bryan had very little to do in the fight and that the hero of the day was David Wood. Wants Losing W. Muzzey on his staff.

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Fredricksburg, Virginia to Mr. Dehon, telling him that the regiment in now under McDowell. He has issued an order dealing eith tents, and no one is satisfied with him. Mentions Banks.

Personal letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Boston to Mrs. Mary Ann (Webster) Sanborn.

Appointementby Daniel Fletcher Webster of George A. Webb as corporal in the 12th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers at Ft.Warren. Signed by Webster and T.P. Haviland.

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Washington, DC to an unidentified person in Boston, Massachusetts, describing the position of the troops in Maryland.