Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Pamphlet entitled "Message from the President of the United States to both Houses of Congress, 8th November, 1804," 22 pages, 5.25 x 8.75, signed in the upper right corner in ink with his ownership signature, "N. Webster." Printed by William Duane & Son in Washington in 1804, the pamphlet reproduces three documents which accompanied Thomas Jefferson's message to Congress, concerning the Louisiana Purchase. The documents include an "Extract of a Letter From Don Pedro Cevallos, minister of state of his Catholic Majesty to Charles Pinckney, esquire, dated at the Pardo, 10th February, 1804" and two descriptions of lead mines located in Louisiana. In very good condition, with wear to the fragile spine, separation to the last few pages, fraying and losses at the bottom of the first page, and moderate overall foxing.