The Great Orators: Daniel Webster Writes John Quincy Adams, Introducing Him to an Aspiring Lawyer
The young man wished to see Adams speak on the 4th of July.
Daniel Webster and John Quincy Adams were close compatriots, representing Massachusetts in Washington at the same time. Webster was in the U.S. Senate or serving as Secretary of State from the time of the Adams presidency through Adams' famous years in the House of Representatives. They were politically allied and were both...
Daniel Webster and John Quincy Adams were close compatriots, representing Massachusetts in Washington at the same time. Webster was in the U.S. Senate or serving as Secretary of State from the time of the Adams presidency through Adams' famous years in the House of Representatives. They were politically allied and were both stirring orators, Webster considered the best of his generation and Adams known for his inspiring speeches on the 4th of July and later for his addresses against slavery in the House.
In this letter of Webster to Adams, the former introduces a man who would later be prominent in Kentucky politics and who wanted to see one of Adams' great 4th of July speeches.
Autograph letter signed, July 3, no year, to John Quincy Adams. "My Dear Sir, The bearer is Mr. Johnstone, of Kentucky, a young Gentleman just admitted to the Bar. He comes hither very well recommended, and being desirous of both seeing and hearing you, tomorrow, I give him with pleasure this note of introduction. Yours always with true regard, Daniel Webster." With integral address panel addressed to "The Honorable J.Q. Adams, Quincy."
One of only two letters of Webster to Adams we can find having come to the market in at least the last 40 years. It is our first.
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