WEBSTER, Noah (1758-1843). Autograph letter signed ("N Webster"). Amherst, 24 October 1814.
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WEBSTER, Noah (1758-1843). Autograph letter signed ("N Webster"). Amherst, 24 October 1814.
2 pages, 7 3/4 x 9 7/8 in., old folds, toning, soiling, residue, adhesive repair, and chipping to edges. Docketed verso.
Webster writes to Messrs. Webster & Skinner, in part: "I have just returned from Boston where I was summoned by Gov Strong. The public prints will inform you what we have done. The crisis is important & such is the uneasiness of people that it was necessary to do something, which might show that the federal party have understanding to know & spirit to defend their rights & the rights of the state. We are told that the Genl Govt will not pay our troops unless placed under an officer of the United States, but our militia will not serve under Genl Dearborn nor probably under any other of Madison's officers. The militia officers would sooner resign their commissions. We are compelled then to raise & pay troops for the defense of a sea coast of at least 500 miles in extent. This subject will occupy the attention of the proposed convention at Hartford, for Connecticut is in the like situation."
He then discusses his nephew's prospects in business along with the prices of certain staples like rye, corn, and wheat flour.
[With:] 5 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (image) engraving of Noah Webster after a painting by Chappel, on 8 5/8 x 11 3/16 in. sheet (pinholes along right edge, spotting and soiling throughout, light wear to edges and corners). New York: Johnson & Fry, ca 1867. Engraving features Webster in a library or study, with facsimile signature beneath image.
Noah Webster Jr. (1758-1843) moved to Amherst in 1812, where he founded Amherst College. He is best known for the books he produced, including his dictionaries and school textbooks.
Webster writes to Messrs. Webster & Skinner, in part: "I have just returned from Boston where I was summoned by Gov Strong. The public prints will inform you what we have done. The crisis is important & such is the uneasiness of people that it was necessary to do something, which might show that the federal party have understanding to know & spirit to defend their rights & the rights of the state. We are told that the Genl Govt will not pay our troops unless placed under an officer of the United States, but our militia will not serve under Genl Dearborn nor probably under any other of Madison's officers. The militia officers would sooner resign their commissions. We are compelled then to raise & pay troops for the defense of a sea coast of at least 500 miles in extent. This subject will occupy the attention of the proposed convention at Hartford, for Connecticut is in the like situation."
He then discusses his nephew's prospects in business along with the prices of certain staples like rye, corn, and wheat flour.
[With:] 5 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (image) engraving of Noah Webster after a painting by Chappel, on 8 5/8 x 11 3/16 in. sheet (pinholes along right edge, spotting and soiling throughout, light wear to edges and corners). New York: Johnson & Fry, ca 1867. Engraving features Webster in a library or study, with facsimile signature beneath image.
Noah Webster Jr. (1758-1843) moved to Amherst in 1812, where he founded Amherst College. He is best known for the books he produced, including his dictionaries and school textbooks.
Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents
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