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May 3, 2022
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WEBSTER, Daniel (1782-1852). Autograph letter signed ("Daniel Webster") to Josiah Quincy, as President of Harvard. N.p., 23 April n.d.
1 page, 4to, addressed on back panel, old creases, light adhesive residue to interior corners. A letter of introduction to Josiah Quincy, president of Harvard from 1829-1845, on behalf of Joseph Caldwell of Wheeling, Virginia. Webster notes that "the young gentleman is highly spoken of, in letters from the most respectable persons."
[With:] Clipped signature ("Daniel Webster"). N.p., 1842. 96 x 36 mm visible, framed with stipple engraving of Webster by James B. Longacre, spotting.