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Letter from Henry Clay to William E[rigena] Robinson, n.p. Washington, 14 June 1841

Item

Clay1841Junep1.jpg

Title

Letter from Henry Clay to William E[rigena] Robinson, n.p. Washington, 14 June 1841

Description

Clay refuses a public speaking engagement, writing if he is not detained in Washington he will be "too jaded and worn down" to accept such invitations. He is honored however to be appointed an honorary member of the "Brothers in Unity. " Transmits a copy of his land speech (not present) and notes a correction regarding public domain acreage.

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

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Identifier

Mss. C C

Citation

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to William E[rigena] Robinson, n.p. Washington, 14 June 1841,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 13, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2996.