Letters, 10 March 1818, to William Allen.

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Letters, 10 March 1818, to William Allen.

Letter describing Webster's argument in the opening of the Dartmouth College case. Notes the poor quality of the opposing counsel. Also discusses the basic endowment needs of a college.

4 p.

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