Letter, 1840 November 8, Baltimore, to Daniel Webster, Boston.

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Letter, 1840 November 8, Baltimore, to Daniel Webster, Boston.

Congratulates Webster for the results of the election. Webster should be at the head of the Cabinet.

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

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Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

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