In the Senate, Friday, February 22, two o'clock, 1850.
MY DEAR SIR,—Fletcher's nomination was concurred in this morning, under the most pleasant circumstances. His conduct in relation to General McNeil was stated, and everybody seemed disposed to compliment him for his honorable conduct towards an old soldier, and all concurred in immediate confirmation without delay. I wish it had been a different office, but under all the circumstances, it is right for him to take it. He will have left Boston, probably, before you receive this.
I mean to speak on Wednesday, or as soon after as I can get a chance. I fear it will be later than Wednesday.
As yet no nominations of assistant treasurers have been sent in. Unless in cases of actual vacancies, there seems at present no disposition to act upon nominations.
As time goes on I will keep you advised by telegraph, as well as I can, on what day I shall speak. As to what I shall say, you can guess nearly as well as I can. I mean to make a Union speech and discharge a clear conscience. I hope you will be here, and give good advice.
SOURCE: Fletcher Webster, Editor, The Private Correspondence of Daniel Webster, Vol. 2, p. 356
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