Abbott, George (fl. 1851-1859) to Harriette Story Paige
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01946.62.01 Author/Creator: Abbott, George (fl. 1851-1859) Place Written: Washington, D.C Type: Letter signed Date: circa 14 March 1858 Pagination: 2 p. ; 17.7 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy
George Abbot, a State Department employee, writes to Daniel Webster's sister-in-law Harriette Paige. Abbot, who served as Webster's clerk and assisted with the publication of his orations, informs Paige that he found a proof of the dedication of the fifth volume of Webster's works with a correction by Webster. Includes a printed dedication from the fifth volume of Webster's works, intended for Paige's husband James (see GLC1946.62.02).
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