Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) to James William Paige
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01946.44 Author/Creator: Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 February 1850 Pagination: 1 p. ; 18.6 x 12.2 cm. Order a Copy
Reports to his brother-in-law that the Chairman of the Committee of Commerce in the House of Representatives will report a Coinage Bill the following day and "put it, immediately, on its passage." Promises Paige that if the Bill is delayed in the House of Representatives, he will introduce a similar Bill in the Senate.
Webster served as a Massachusetts Senator 1827-1840 and 1845-1850.
Washington
Feb: 18. 50
Dear Mr Paige,
The Chairman of Comee of Commerce, in H.R. [illegible] will report a Coinage Bill, [illegible], tomorrow morn'g, & put it immediately, on its passage. If any thing should occur, to cause delay, in H.R. I will move for leave to [illegible] in [strikeout] similar bill, in the Senate.
[illegible] you see, Col Paige, how promptly your hints are obeyed
Yrs D. Webster
Mr Paige
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