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Letter from Henry Clay to Baron de Neuville, n.p. New Orleans, 7 March 1831

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Title

Letter from Henry Clay to Baron de Neuville, n.p. New Orleans, 7 March 1831

Description

Clay introduces his friend W. C. C. Claiborne, son ot the late Governor [William Charles Coles] Claiborne of Louisiana, extolling his exemplary conduct and amiable disposition. Claiborne lived with Clay's family for several years, comes from a highly regarded New Orleans society, and has been elected to the Louisiana Legislature. Claiborne is on his way to France for the purposes of health and observation. Clay and his wife send compliments to the Baroness.

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

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Citation

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to Baron de Neuville, n.p. New Orleans, 7 March 1831,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 7, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2806.