Works of Daniel Webster SIGNED by Daniel Webster 6 Volumes Association 1851

Description: * Volume 1 SIGNED by Daniel Webster, owned by Dr. John Hanson Thomas 1813-1881 (see below)* Matching 6 Volumes - Subscriber's Copy 1851* Volumes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 have RARE J. Hanson Bookplates (Volume 5 Hanson Bookplate in rear of book) **(Daniel Webster (January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress and served as the 14th and 19th U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. Webster was one of the most prominent American lawyers of the 19th century, arguing over 200 cases before the United States Supreme Court in his career. During his life, Webster had been a member of the Federalist Party, the National Republican Party, and the Whig Party. He was among the three members of the Great Triumvirate along with Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. See Wikipedia for more information) ***Dr. John Hanson Thomas was born in 1813, the son of John Hanson Thomas of Frederick, Maryland and Mary Isham Colston of Berkeley County, Virginia. Dr. John Hanson Thomas was the grandson of John Hanson (1715-1783) a Maryland native who was born in Charles County and spent most of his life in Frederick County. This John Hanson is best known as the so-called first president of the United States original government as laid out under the Articles of Confederation called the "President of the United States in Congress Assembled." Dr. Thomas was born in Frederick, Maryland, and raised in Virginia. He came to Baltimore about 1834 and commenced to study medicine. He was appointed one of the resident students of the Baltimore Infirmary, and was graduated in March of 1836 and practiced medicine a short time. He soon became involved in politics and banking. He was a noted bank president in Baltimore (Merchant's Bank) and a member of the City Council, and later a member of the Maryland legislature during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. He was arrested with ten others at the beginning of the Civil War and imprisoned for six months at various Federal forts because he voted for secession. After his arrest on September 12, 1861, he was initially confined at Fort Monroe, then transferred to Fort Lafayette on September 26, and on October 30, 1861 sent to Fort Warren. Friends and associates lobbied for his release, including the cashier of the Farmer's Bank, who stated that "his absence has caused some inconvenience in the administration of the business of the bank." On January 9, 1862, U.S. Secretary of State Seward authorized Major General John Adams Dix to release Thomas, "granting or withholding it with such conditions or limitations as you may deem proper," that is, allowing Dix to set the parole terms, if any. But Thomas would not cooperate, declined a parole, and thus guaranteed his continued incarceration. Nevertheless, on February 20 1862, Dix still recommended his release, again, subject to parole. Sometime around February 21, Thomas apparently gave his parole and was released. General Dix is the officer who arrested the Maryland legislature. (John Hopkins Thomas Family Papers)*****This matching set of 6 volumes is in good condition especially considering the age (1851). There is light toning on beige paper. There are some sporadically uncut pages which probably indicates the books were never read. Each volume has some issues at the top and bottom of spines where there are tears and chips (see pictures). Volume 2 has the most issues with a bit of top of spine missing. The bindings and covers are good. Fading to all volumes especially the spines where most exposure to light occurred. There is waviness to pages (not uncommon in older books) but no sign of water damage or damp stains. Pencil writing from previous owner inside front board. There are no remainder marks, not ex-library. Any issues have been reflected in the pricing. Does not include bookends. Please see pictures for more information and detail. This book will be shipped with Signature Confirmation (as required by eBay). Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I will be glad to take additional pictures. I tried to describe the book through words and pictures the best I can but if you are not 100% satisfied with the purchase, please know you can return the book for full refund. Ships carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and packed securely in a box. Will ship within 1 business day of receiving payment. Thank you for looking!

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