Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Autograph letter signed. Boston. Addressed to Messrs. Sturgis, Sprague, Read, Drefen and Buckingham, July 1, 1826, February 9, 1864

File — Box: 1, Folder: 62

Staff Only

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.

Dates

Creation: July 1, 1826
Creation: February 9, 1864

Creator

Webster, Daniel (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet

Additional Description

Condition

Very good. Marked staining and wear around edges, some fading of ink

1 page, 10"x 8", Forwarded by Sprague to the Sanitary Fair, Cleveland, OH at a later date

Transcription

[page 1]

Boston July 1. 1826. [faint handwriting, illegible] [faint handwriting: Chas Sprague Esq]

Gentlemen, I have recd your kind invitation to join your celebration of the Fourth at the Exchange Coffee House. An earlier engagement will deprive me of the pleasure of being seasonably among you on that occasion; but hope you will not refuse me ad mittance, if I come at a late hour. Very truly & with great respect, Your obliged humble Servt Danl. Webster Sec. of State under Tyler and Fillmore. To Wm Sturgis Chas Sprague James Read Lorenzo Draper J.T. Buckingham Esquire

[NOTE: “Sec. of State under Tyler and Fillmore.” added in a different hand.]

[page 2]

Boston, Feb. 9, 1864 Sanitary Fair, Cleveland, Ohio. Sent by Chas. Sprague, Boston.