American politician (1782–1852), much esteemed for his eloquence as an orator, who was a longtime member of Congress and Secretary of State under Harrison and Tyler. ALS signed “Dan’l Webster,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, February 24, 1841. Letter to Judge John Davis. In part, “There is no occasion for haste, my Dear Sir, on your part, in resigning a place which you have held so long with such eminent utility to the public, & such great credit to yourself…I thank you, my kind friend, for all your friendly feelings & good wishes. I shall not live to your age, but I would gladly yet do something worth being remembered. But all this is, happily, in the disposal of a wisdom greater than mine. I am thankful for the past; the intelligence, for education, for the pleasures of literature, for the delights of friendship & domestic life, & if it be yet reserved to me to render any substantial benefit to my Country, it will enhance my gratitude to the giver of all gifts.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered water stains, a few wrinkles, and a couple small fold separations. R&R COA.
