The Death of Daniel Webster

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Booklet, 5-1/2’ x 8-1/2”, “A Wise Man is Strong, Sermon on the Death of Daniel Webster trinty Church, Washington DC., November 7, 1852, 32pp., plus seaparate cover, VG. ...plus, Receipt for “Steamer Daniel Webster, October 14, 1859. Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was an American statesman who twice served in the United States House of Representatives, representing New Hampshire (1813-1817) and Massachusetts (1823-1827), served as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1827-1841 and 1845-1850) and was twice the United States Secretary of State, under Presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler (1841-1843) and Millard Fillmore (1850-1852).[2] Along with James G. Blaine, he is one of only two people who have served as Secretary of State under three presidents. He also sought the Whig Party nomination for President three times: in 1836, 1840 and 1852. The sermon imprint was delivered in Trinity Church, Washington D.C., November 7, 1852. "A Wise man is Strong". 32 pages. Vertical crease. There was a portion of the top border cut off from the top. Foxing throughout. The receipt is dated October 14, 1859 for the Steamer Daniel Webster, Dr. Vertical and horizontal crease. Overall good condition.

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