Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Daniel Webster. Manuscript "Danl Webster" free frank signature on 1843 cover to New York City with enclosed letter from Ogden Hoffman to Edward Carter at Washington D.C., red "Washington City D.C. May 9" cds and matching straight line "Free" rating handstamp; slight edge wear from thick contents, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was a leading American senator representing Massachusetts and statesman during the era of the Second Party System. He was the outstanding spokesman for American nationalism with powerful oratory that made him a key Whig leader. During his 40 years in national politics, Webster served in the House of Representatives for 10 years representing New Hampshire, in the Senate for 19 years representing Massachusetts, and was appointed the United States Secretary of State under three presidents. This was letter was posted the day after he left office as Secretary of State under John Tyler (March 6, 1841-May 8, 1843).