Letter, 1851 February 17, [Boston?], to Daniel Webster [n.p.].

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Letter, 1851 February 17, [Boston?], to Daniel Webster [n.p.].

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Concerns the rescue of a fugitive slave. Mr. Tukey does not want the office of Marshal. Recommends G.T. Curtis to investigate the matter. Mentions Mr. Riley, and the Navy Yard.

2 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 26 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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