Boston, November I3, 1822.
Dear Sir,—I
went to Salem yesterday rather unexpectedly; a cause in which I was concerned
having been called on. I found myself too unwell to try it, and so got delay,
and returned last night. I feel pretty well while I am quiet and keep house,
but I am not able to make any effort without pain, and renewing a half feverish
feeling. My wish now is to remain at home till Saturday, go on that day to
Providence, and I believe I shall take my wife with me, and get well enough, if
I can, to tiy the Gold cause on Monday. I am afraid, however, that parties will
be prepared on Friday, and that, on account of the number of witnesses, any
delay will be inconvenient. In this case the cause must go on without me.
I am desirous to see you as you pass along to-morrow, and
the particular object of this is to inquire, at what time and what place I may
hope to find you in this town to-morrow. The bearer will take your answer, and
bring it to me.
I saw Dr. Warren on my return last evening, and he has put
me on a regimen for three days with medicine, &c. I hate all physic.
Yours,
D. Webster.
SOURCE: Fletcher Webster, Editor, The Private Correspondence
of Daniel Webster, Volume 1, p. 322
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