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Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins, 18 January 1812

Item

Title

Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins, 18 January 1812

Description

Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins anticipating the War of 1812 before the end of the session in Congress, discussing raising money for military force, and appointing officers for said milita.

Creator

Clay, Henry

Source

The Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

Date

1812-01-18

Type

Text

Identifier

Mss. C C

Citation

Clay, Henry, “Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins, 18 January 1812,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed February 10, 2026, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5392.

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