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WEBSTER, Noah. ALS ("N Webster") to the booksellers D. Appleton & Co., New Haven, 15 October 1841. 1 page, 4o, integral blank. "I would inform you that I have set the price of my Dictionary as low as I can afford it...No book of this kind will give two wholesale prices. But we find booksellers who are willing to give the prices. In sheets folded cash $8.00, bound in sheep cash, $10.50, in calf $11.00." --- WEBSTER, Noah. ALS ("N Webster") to William Cranch, New Haven, 20 October 1807. 1¼ pages, 4o, integral address leaf.. Friendly, chiding letter: "I still reside in Washington. What changes! The family dispersed to the four winds of pleasure! But such is the fate of families, and we must acquiesce. Connecticut remains proof against disorganization-parties not having essentially waned. Our last vote for rulers was a small one. Mr. Dana, elected Senator. This step was probably intended to bring into the Senate a Gentleman of talents. We are looking with solicitude for the result of negotiations abroad. I for the plan of policy which is to be developed in that quarter." Together two items.