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July 12, 1877(1877-07-12) (aged 78) Boston, Massachusetts, US
Occupation
Writer
Notable works
Reminiscences and anecdotes of Daniel Webster
Peter Harvey (October 17, 1798 – July 12, 1877) was an American merchant and author contemporary of Daniel Webster. He was known as Webster's closest friend and confidant. Harvey is known for the book that he authored about the life of Webster.
Published works
Harvey, Peter and Towle, George Makepeace. Reminiscences and anecdotes of Daniel Webster, Little, Brown, and Company, 1877.