Daniel Webster papers, 1837-1858.

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Daniel Webster papers, 1837-1858.

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Letters from American statesman and lawyer Daniel Webster to FranklinHaven, president of the Merchant's National Bank of Boston, concerning personalfinancial matters and political affairs.

3boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

eng,

Houghton Library

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