Letter from Henry Clay to Samuel C. Morton. Washington, D.C. 18 April 1842
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Letter from Henry Clay to Samuel C. Morton. Washington, D.C. 18 April 1842
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Expresses his appreciation for the resolutions of his friends at Dock Ward. The legislative and executive departments of the government are split in feeling and Clay feels he has little to contribute in this situation. Clay gives his opinion that presidential prospects should not campaign for the job and that he is not decided yet whether to be available for the presidency.
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Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection
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Mss. C C
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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to Samuel C. Morton. Washington, D.C. 18 April 1842,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 12, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2998.