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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01946.11 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of letters written by and to Daniel Webster |
| Title | Daniel Webster to James William Paige discussing the death of his brother |
| Date | ca. 12 April 1829 |
| Author | Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) |
| Recipient | Paige, James William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs his brother-in-law that he has made it through "this most melancholy occasion." Appears to be speaking of the 10 April 1829 death from a heart attack of his 47-year-old brother Ezekiel. States that "Mrs. W. [probably his brother's wife] bears all with incredible patience and resignation" and that the "whole community seems most deeply impressed" and "shocked by the occurrence." Refers to several friends and family who attended the occasion, including the Levys, Mr. Kelly, and Ellen. Seal intact. |
| Subjects | Politics Children and Family Death Women's History |
| People | Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Paige, James William (fl. 1824-1852) Webster, Daniel Fletcher (1813-1862) Webster, Grace Fletcher (1781-1828) |
| Place written | Boscawen, New Hampshire |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Children & Family; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Circa date of this letter is based on Ezekiel's death on Friday, 10 April 1829. Webster notes that this letter was written on "Sunday eve." |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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