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Letter from Henry Clay to Thomas H. Clay, Lexington, Ky. Washington, D.C., 29 December 1835

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Title

Letter from Henry Clay to Thomas H. Clay, Lexington, Ky. Washington, D.C., 29 December 1835

Description

Henry Clay writes about the death of his daughter and congratulates his son, Thomas Hart Clay, on acquiring religion which he hopes will improve his character. He lengthily discusses his cattle at Shepherdstown; and gives instructions about his cattle in Kentucky.

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

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Mss. C C

Citation

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852, “Letter from Henry Clay to Thomas H. Clay, Lexington, Ky. Washington, D.C., 29 December 1835,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 23, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/3059.