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THBDaniel Webster ALS in which Napoleon's Brother and Wife are Discussed
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Webster, Daniel (1782-1852). Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, Congressman, Senator. ALS, 3pp, 8 x 9.75 in., "Boston." August 4, 1804.
In the letter, Webster discusses his work as a clerk in the Office of Hon. Christopher Gore, mentioning that it was a week or two before Gore actually knew his name. Webster then mentions Jerome, the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, writing, "Jerome, the brother of the Emperor of the Gauls is here—every day you see him whisking along Cornhill, with the true French air & his wife by his side. The lads say they intend to prevail our American wives to receive company in future after the manner of Jerome's wife—that is, in bed." Webster goes on to mention that the men of Boston do not treat Jerome warmly, that they feel "indignant in seeing this lordly Grasshopper—this puppet in Prince's robes dashing through the American cities, luxuriously rioting on the property of Dutch mechanics or Swiss peasants." Webster ends his letter by asking his friend to find out how much he owes for issues of the New York Herald he has received, because he wishes to pay off his account and cancel his subscription for the paper.
Jérôme-Napoléon Bonaparte (1784-1860) was the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. After serving in the French navy, he set out for the United States and got married at the age of 19 to the daughter of a Baltimore ship-owner and merchant, Elizabeth Patterson, in 1803. Since the letter from Webster is dated in 1804, it is probable that Jerome and Elizabeth were visiting the city shortly after their marriage. The union, however, did not last long. After unsuccessfully seeking an annulment from Pope Pius VII, Jerome annulled the marriage himself in 1805 by issuing a French Imperial decree. Napoleon arranged for Jerome to become King of Westphalia and to marry Princess Catharina of Württemberg in order to boost the young Bonaparte's status and reputation. Jerome frustrated Napoleon, however, by running up his court expenses, and Napoleon refused to financially support him any longer.
Daniel Webster wrote the featured letter quite early on in his career, just before being admitted to the bar in 1805. He went on to have an impressive political career, serving twice in the United States House of Representatives, in the United States Senate, and twice as Secretary of State.
Brittle edges, with some separation and tears at creases and around edges. Some water discoloration at top and bottom edges.Condition
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