Washington, April 10, 1823.
Dear Sir, —
Mr. John D. Williams of Boston informs me that he has written requesting you to
go to Portland, at the Circuit Court, and argue his cause against Mr. Reed. I
hope you will be able to go. He is a very worthy man, and an exceeding good
client. He will satisfy you well; and his case you will easily understand. Mr.
Greenleaf, who is in the cause for the plaintiff, Williams, is a very correct
and able lawyer of his age, and will have the case duly prepared. It is a case
of some importance and some expectation; and I would not for a good deal, as we
say, that any thing should prevent your attention to it. I cannot be home in
season to rest and then go to Portland. I have no other engagements there, and
do not intend practising in that court. You are sixty miles nearer the court
than I am, and I am sure you would find it much to your advantage to attend
regularly.
When you see Judge Story, ask him to show you a letter which
I wrote him about the appointment of a judge.
I grow very anxious to get home. The commissioners are here
yet, and will remain probably ten days longer.
I have got through the bulk of all the cases committed to my
care, and hope now to have a little repose. I shall be ready for any scheme of
play which you can get up.
Yours very sincerely,
D. Webster.
SOURCE: Fletcher Webster, Editor, The Private Correspondence
of Daniel Webster, Volume 1, p. 324-5
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