Portrait of Daniel Webster, drawn from life and engraved by James B. Longacre.
| Daniel Webster visited Buffalo during his 1833 tour of the western states, arriving at the Eagle Tavern on Friday evening, May 31. He declined an invitation to a public dinner, but he did meet with many of Buffalo's prominent citizens. He also spoke at the christening of a steamer built at Black Rock, named "Daniel Webster" in his honor. |
Daniel Webster letter, Buffalo, to Gentlemen, June 1, 1833, expressing his regrets at not being able to attend
the public dinner.
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