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Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Daniel Webster's dedication to James William Paige

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01946.62.02 Author/Creator: Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note Date: circa 1852 Pagination: 1 p. ; 18.9 x 13.7 cm. Order a Copy

Printed dedication from the fifth volume of Webster's works, intended for Harriette Story Paige's husband James William Paige (included with GLC1946.62.01). Contains Daniel Webster's corrections and an addition in his hand.

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Webster, Daniel Fletcher, 1813-1862
Abbot, George, fl. 1851-1859
Paige, Harriette Story, 1806-1863
Paige, James William, 1792-1868

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