Autograph letters signed (2) : New York, to James Watson Webb, 1883 Jan. 3-9.

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Autograph letters signed (2) : New York, to James Watson Webb, 1883 Jan. 3-9.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269589224

Asking for a copy of Webb's memoir of his father and acknowledging its receipt.

2 items (5 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Gardiner, Asa Bird, 1839-1919

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American solider and historian. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : New York, to James Watson Webb, 1883 Jan. 3-9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269589224 Soldier. From the description of Letter, 1873 Feb. 7. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49223934 ...

Webb, J. Watson (James Watson), 1802-1884

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James Watson Webb was born in Claverack, New York on February 8, 1802. Webb's military career included service in Illinois during the 1820s. In 1827 his journalistic career began with the acquisition of the New York Morning Courier. In 1829 he acquired and merged the New York Enquirer with the Courier. In 1861 he sold his newspaper interest to the New York World. Webb was a nationally prominent journalist and editor whose writings sometimes resulted in libel suits and duels. During the Civil War...