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Letter from Henry Clay to Genl. Leslie Combs, n.p. Washington, 29 December 1841

Item

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Title

Letter from Henry Clay to Genl. Leslie Combs, n.p. Washington, 29 December 1841

Description

Sympathizes with Combs re: latter's son. Suggests contacting U.S. Minister to Mexico through the Sec. of State. Regrets Combs' financial situation; uneasy about own financial affairs. Using him as a recommendation to Mr. Tyler only prejudice Tyler against Combs. Doesn't visit Tyler. Gen. Scott probably not help either. Wise probably best person to serve him. Doubts currency plan will pass in present or any other form. Neither party supports it.

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

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Identifier

Mss. C C

Citation

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to Genl. Leslie Combs, n.p. Washington, 29 December 1841,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 29, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2994.