Letter, 1843 November 7, Frankfort, Ky., to Daniel Webster, Boston.

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Letter, 1843 November 7, Frankfort, Ky., to Daniel Webster, Boston.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/3180146

Will keep Webster's letter confidential. Gives him political advice. Clay has always liked Webster and tried to get him into Harrison's Cabinet. Crittendon likes Webster also.

7 p. on 2 fold. leaves 26 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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