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Charles Lanman (1819–1895)
Lanman, Charles. An American prose-writer and journalist; born in Monroe, MI, June 14, 1819; died in Washington, DC, March 4, 1895. In 1847 he was connected with the New York Express; in 1850 was private secretary of Daniel Webster; and 1871–82 secretary to the Japanese legation. He was called by Washington Irving “the picturesque explorer of the United States.” Among his numerous publications are: ‘A Tour to the River Saguenay’ (1848); ‘Private Life of Daniel Webster’ (1852); ‘The Japanese in America’ (1872); ‘Curious Characters and Pleasant Places’ (1881); ‘Haphazard Personalities’ (1886).