William Henry Brisbane, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Dr. G[amaliel?] Bailey, 9 October 1847

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Title:
William Henry Brisbane, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Dr. G[amaliel?] Bailey, 9 October 1847
Description:
Asks if one is bound to support the Constitution if the decision of the majority seems immoral. The question is raised by [Daniel] Webster's recent speech [at the Whig State Convention, Springfield, Mass., 29 Sep 1847?] The speech possibly referred to is printed in The Writings and Speeches of Daniel Webster, Boston 1903, Xiii, p. 345.
Author:
Brisbane, William Henry, 1806-1878
Addressee:
Bailey, Gamaliel, 1807-1859
Date:
October 9, 1847
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 2, Ms. Gris. 86 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Rufus W. Griswold Papers, 1834-1857
Subjects:
American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors and publishers
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h443h75w
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
This collection was donated to the Boston Public Library by Mrs. Rufus Griswold in 1900.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 86
Barcode:
39999085429023