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Daniel Webster to Peter Harvey, September 16, 1850

Washington, Monday, September 16, 1850.

MY DEAR SIR,—Your two very gratifying letters were received this morning. It is my purpose to remain here till Congress adjourns, and then, so soon as the cars shall be a little cleared of the crowd, to go North. I shall be content that the people of Boston dispose of me just as they see fit. They have been accustomed to do that, and as they have always treated me much better than I deserved, I shall not now oppose any of their wishes.

You will all know when I shall be coming along. Of course, Mr. Eliot must be invited to any proceedings intended to be complimentary to me. He has acted a noble part, and deserves all commendation.

The weather is so cool, I write a few lines with my own hand this morning, but must not tax my eyes too far.

Yours always, truly,
DAN'L WEBSTER.

P. S. Thursday morning.—This should have been sent three days ago, but it got mislaid. No great news here to-day. Congress is working along, and I hope will get through by the 30th.

SOURCE: Fletcher Webster, Editor, The Private Correspondence of Daniel Webster, Vol. 2, p. 389

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