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WEBSTER, Daniel (1782–1852). Speech of Daniel Webster, in Reply to Mr. Hayne of South Carolina: The Resolution Offered by Mr. Foot Relative to the Public Lands, Being Under Consideration. Washington: Gales & Seaton, 1830.
8vo in fours (241 x 159 mm). Without wrappers, stab–sewn, uncut.
FIRST EDITION, second issue with “reply” correctly spelled on the title–page. Regarded as “the most eloquent speech ever delivered in Congress” and one of the most important American political speeches of the nineteenth century. Howes W–200; Sabin 102272.