Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) to Harriette Story Paige
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01946.40 Author/Creator: Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1848 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.1 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Expresses concern to his sister-in-law Paige regarding the health of his daughter Julia Webster. Expects daily reports of Julia's health from Paige, Caroline, and his son Daniel Fletcher Webster. Reports that he had written a note to Horace Binney Wallace, son of Webster's friend and Philadelphia lawyer John B. Wallace.
4 February 1848, Washington
Dear Mrs. Paige:
I recd. last Eve' your letter of Jan. 31 st & this morning that of Feb. 2. I am dreadfully concerned about Julia, I much, as soon as possible, go to Boston, unless I have better accounts. Mrs. W. I hope is safely with you, & from her, & ? & Fletcher I shall of course get daily accounts. I thank you for your kind note.
I have written a note to Mr. H. B. Wallace. If you see Mrs. Grisward, say to him I should ? to see him, whenever he may come where I am. I hope Mr. P & your children are well.
Yours truly & sincerely
D. W.
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