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Letter from Henry Clay to Charles Lobdell. Lexington, Kentucky, 11 November 1850

Item

Clay1850Novp1.jpg

Title

Letter from Henry Clay to Charles Lobdell. Lexington, Kentucky, 11 November 1850

Description

Despite his rule not to send his autograph, he thanks Lobdell for his compliments and since Lobdell wants to follow Franklin's profession, he hopes he will "emulate his virtues, and attain to his fame and greatness."

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

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Mss. C C

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Citation

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to Charles Lobdell. Lexington, Kentucky, 11 November 1850,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 24, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/3045.