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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01946.24 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of letters written by and to Daniel Webster |
| Title | Daniel Webster to Harriette Story Paige discussing his family and Thanksgiving |
| Date | 28 November 1842 |
| Author | Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) |
| Recipient | Paige, Harriette Story |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs his sister-in-law that he frequently thinks of his "remote kindred" and of the "connections created by the ties of blood." Reports he might celebrate Thanksgiving "in this District" (possibly Washington, D.C.). States that he urged the President to issue a short proclamation regarding Thanksgiving. Reports that since the departure of Mr. Curtis, (possibly Edward Curtis, fellow Congressman, lawyer, and friend), he has been "quite alone." Refers to Mr. and Mrs. Joy, possibly mutual friends from Pittsfield, New Hampshire where Webster owned property. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Holidays and Celebrations Washington, D.C. President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Government and Civics |
| People | Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Paige, Harriette Story (1806-1863) Curtis, Edward (1801-1856) |
| Theme | Children & Family; The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |