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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01946.25 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of letters written by and to Daniel Webster |
| Title | Daniel Webster to Harriette Story Paige discussing the appointment of a relative |
| Date | 13 December 1842 |
| Author | Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) |
| Recipient | Paige, Harriette Story |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | States that he received a testimonial from his sister-in-law Paige in favor of G.H. Paige, likely one of her relatives. Serving as Secretary of State, reports that he recommended G.H. Paige to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis for an appointment. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Women's History Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Confederate General or Leader |
| People | Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Paige, Harriette Story (1806-1863) Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) Paige, G. H. (fl. 1842) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Women in American History; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Webster served as Secretary of State (1841-1843). |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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