Daniel Webster (2) ALS, Incl. 1844 Financial Correspondence
Daniel Webster
Boston, MA, ca. 1844
Daniel Webster (2) ALS, Incl. 1844 Financial Correspondence
ALS
A pair of autographed letters signed by statesman Daniel Webster. 2pp total, measuring 8" x 10" and 5" x 8", [Boston, MA], ca. 1844. Signed throughout as "D. Webster", with contents including a discussion of finances and the health of his wife. Varying degrees of handling wear and age toning throughout, else very good. Please see below for further condition information.
The lot includes:
1.) 1p autograph letter signed, "D. Webster", 8" x 10", Boston, MA, April 17, 1844. Addressed to Charles A. Station of New York on the integral leaf verso, also in Webster's hand. Reading in part: "I can produce 5. or 6. hundred dollars in 3 weeks… and you may as well give orders at once, for what refrains are necessary, as the season is fast advancing." Flattened folds; scattered soiling on verso with isolated wax seal remnants.
2.) 1p autograph letter signed, "D. Webster", 5" x 8", n.p., n.d. [Thursday, 10 o'clock]. Addressed to an unknown recipient regarding the health of his wife, in full : "I returned last eve' & found Mrs Webster very unwell. She is a little better this morning, & if she should continue so, I will dine with you at 3 o'clock- If I should not present myself in time, do not wait for me." Expected creasing and letter folds, with scattered soiling throughout. Mounted to a separate piece of thick card stock along the left margin.
Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was one of the most prominent lawyers of the 19th century and a statesman, who served as Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. Between 1814 and 1852, he argued over 200 cases before the Supreme Court.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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Daniel Webster
Boston, MA, ca. 1844
Daniel Webster (2) ALS, Incl. 1844 Financial Correspondence
ALS
A pair of autographed letters signed by statesman Daniel Webster. 2pp total, measuring 8" x 10" and 5" x 8", [Boston, MA], ca. 1844. Signed throughout as "D. Webster", with contents including a discussion of finances and the health of his wife. Varying degrees of handling wear and age toning throughout, else very good. Please see below for further condition information.
The lot includes:
1.) 1p autograph letter signed, "D. Webster", 8" x 10", Boston, MA, April 17, 1844. Addressed to Charles A. Station of New York on the integral leaf verso, also in Webster's hand. Reading in part: "I can produce 5. or 6. hundred dollars in 3 weeks… and you may as well give orders at once, for what refrains are necessary, as the season is fast advancing." Flattened folds; scattered soiling on verso with isolated wax seal remnants.
2.) 1p autograph letter signed, "D. Webster", 5" x 8", n.p., n.d. [Thursday, 10 o'clock]. Addressed to an unknown recipient regarding the health of his wife, in full : "I returned last eve' & found Mrs Webster very unwell. She is a little better this morning, & if she should continue so, I will dine with you at 3 o'clock- If I should not present myself in time, do not wait for me." Expected creasing and letter folds, with scattered soiling throughout. Mounted to a separate piece of thick card stock along the left margin.
Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was one of the most prominent lawyers of the 19th century and a statesman, who served as Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. Between 1814 and 1852, he argued over 200 cases before the Supreme Court.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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