Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) to Harriette Story Paige
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01946.29 Author/Creator: Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1844 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 18 x 11.1 cm. Order a Copy
Reports to his sister-in-law Paige that he enjoys the company of her husband, James William Paige, in Philadelphia. States that he plans to venture into the Mining District of Pennsylvania and hopes James will join him. Relates that he went to a party the evening before with James at the home of John Morin Scott, Mayor of Philadelphia.
Philaa. Oct. 2. '44
Dear Harriette
I am alive, here, in this great City, & pretty well; & having your husband to take care of me, think myself very well off. I mean to keep him.
I hope a little change will do him no harm, & his company does me great good - I am thinking of making a sudden push into the Mining District, & hope he will go with me. -
We were last Eve' -after the great meeting was over -[2] at a small party, at the Mayors, Mr Scott's - I would not write today too much about it, but I saw Mr P. in earnest conversation with the two prettiest ladies there, successively. We both came away, however, in good time, & were in bed a little after 10 oClock -
This day, I rest, as far as mankind well let me. But nothing exceeds the political bustle & [3] excitement, which exists here abouts, & some one is sure to be in, all the time.
The weather is fine. Mr. P. is gone out, on his affairs; & now that the room happens to be clear, I close this, with a hearty "Good bye"! - & set forth to enjoy the Sun, & look at Philaa.. -
Yrs. Affectionately
D. Webster
Mrs. Paige
[address leaf]
[docket] Danl Webster
For
Mrs Paige
Philadelphia
Oct. 2d.. 44
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