Letter, 1856 January 5, Washington, to Richard M. Blatchford and Fletcher Webster [n.p.].

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Letter, 1856 January 5, Washington, to Richard M. Blatchford and Fletcher Webster [n.p.].

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The statement that Cushing loaned Daniel Webster money in return for receiving the post as Commissioner to China is completely false.

4 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 25 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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