Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 to Harriette Story Paige
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01946.46 Author/Creator: Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1815-1860 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 17.4 x 10.6 cm. Order a Copy
Informs his sister-in-law that he sent her several epitaphs, likely written for his deceased family members. Requests the birth and death dates of his first wife, Grace Fletcher Webster. Instructs Paige to look over the epitaphs and suggest alterations to him. Hopes to "make a better sentiment" for his deceased son, Edward Webster. 1850 written at the top of this document in pencil at a later date.
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