Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) to James William Paige
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01946.42 Author/Creator: Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 February 1850 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17 x 10.5 cm. Order a Copy
Serving as Massachusetts Senator, reports to his brother-in-law that he sent a letter from Paige to William Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury in 1850. Expects to receive Meredith's reply within two days.
Webster served as Massachusetts Senator 1827-1840 and 1845-1850.
Washington Feb.15.'50
Dear Mr Paige
I have sent your letter to Mr Meredith, & shall doubtly hear something from him in a day or two.
I am well, & busy.
Yrs truly
Daniel Webster
Mr Paige
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