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Letter from Henry Clay to Hon William P. Thomasson. Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky. 8 July 1844

Item

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Title

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.

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

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Mss. C C

Citation

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.