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Letter signed and judicial review concerning the case of Alexander McLeod [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01512

Collection of letters written by and to Daniel Webster [Decimalized .01-.67]

GLC01946

to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law of his family's vacation to Niagara Falls. Refers to a visit from Massachusetts Governor Levi Lincoln Jr. and his wife. States that his wife Grace forgot "two white waistcoats and a pair of working pantaloons" for their...

GLC01946.02

to James William Paige

Relates to his brother-in-law that en route to New York, the steamboat on which the Websters travelled could not leave the New London, Connecticut harbor due to stormy weather. Reports that because of his wife Grace's ill health, they decided to...

GLC01946.06

to James William Paige

Requests to hear about his brother-in-law's visit to Hartford, Connecticut. Complains that he has not received mail beyond Baltimore, and blames the stagecoach drivers. Reports that the stagecoach got into an accident going to Baltimore while...

GLC01946.08

to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law that he has made it through "this most melancholy occasion." Appears to be speaking of the 10 April 1829 death from a heart attack of his 47-year-old brother Ezekiel. States that "Mrs. W. [probably his brother's wife]...

GLC01946.11

to James William Paige

Discusses legislative action regarding the Bank of the United States, including introduction of the Massachusetts Resolutions before the Senate. Notes that the House majority remains small, and that Senate support should be stronger, but that John C...

GLC01946.17

to James William Paige

Relates his European travels to his brother-in-law. States that Samuel Jaudon, his friend and former cashier of the Bank of the United States, is having financial difficulty but is "on his legs." Complains of the high rate of interest for Americans...

GLC01946.18

to Harriette Story Paige

Informs his sister-in-law that he forwarded her previous letter to his wife. States that he received news from Paige's father, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Joseph Story. States he has settled in with Mr. Curtis (possibly New York...

GLC01946.19

to Harriette Story Paige

Offers this letter to his sister-in-law with a gift. Hopes she values the gift beyond its "material & the workmanship." Offers the gift to assure her of his "constant and affectionate regard."

GLC01946.21