Letter from Henry Clay to Hon William P. Thomasson. Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky. 8 July 1844
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Letter from Henry Clay to Hon William P. Thomasson. Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky. 8 July 1844
Description
Hesitates to make a statement on the naturalization laws. Entertains "strong doubts as to the propriety of my expressing my opinion on public questions, since I became formally a candidate for the Presidency." Comments on his views on foreigners and the need to be guided by public opinion.
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Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection
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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to Hon William P. Thomasson. Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky. 8 July 1844,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 28, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/3013.