Papers, 1852.

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Papers, 1852.

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First item is a letter from Dan[ie]l Webster dated "Department of State, Washington, June 5th 1852" to "Albert Fitz Esqr, Commercial Agent of the U. States, Aux Cayes Hayti" granting Fitz a leave of absence. Second document has handwritten notes on the "Island of St Domingo" including historical, geographical, and census information. The third item is a handwritten report to ascertain the amount of military and naval forces, fortifications, etc. at the British West Indies for the U.S. Department of State.

3 items ; 26-36 cm.

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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United States. Department of State

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The Department of Foreign Affairs was established by an act of July 27, 1789 (1 Stat. 28) and redesignated the Department of State by an act of September 15, 1789 (1 Stat. 68). It was the agency of the United States created by law to assist the President in the formulation and execution of the Nation's foreign policy, and in the conduct of foreign affairs and of certain domestic affairs. The Department made plans for peace and security among all nations, participated in the United Nations and o...

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

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Fitz, Albert, 1809-1852.

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