WEBSTER, DANIEL. (1782-1852). American statesman. Autograph Letter Signed, “D. Webster.” One full page, quarto. Washington, February 21, 1821. Good condition. Addressed on integral address leaf to “James C. Merrill, Esq., Counsellor at Law, Boston, Mass.” Webster writes:

“My dear Sir, Mr. L.K. Williams wrote me, on the 13th, desiring to retain me, in behalf of Mr. Fiske, in the cases you mention. I had written him an answer, when I rec’d yours of the 14th. His application being first made, and first rec’d, must of course have preference. There is no doubt I shall be at home the 15th of March; for beyond that time I shall suffer nothing but accident to detain me. I have had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of Mr. Saltonstall of Baltimore, whom I met here, a few days since, and whom I hope to see more of, when he shall next visit his friends in Mass. Very truly yours, D. Webster.”

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