Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington D.C., 18 January 1812
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Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington D.C., 18 January 1812
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I do not entertain a doubt that we shall have War before the termination of the present Session, unless England repeals her orders in Council, of which I think there does not exist much probability. Discusses war preparations and the granting of commissions. Believes Wilkins can be given a major's rank.
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Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection
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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington D.C., 18 January 1812,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 4, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2731.