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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Henry Clay correspondence with William Pettes

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293288]
Identifier: Vault MSS 598
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters between Clay and William Petters. On Aug. 24, 1845 Pettes wrote to Clay apologizing for the rude conduct of a driver in Pettes' employment. Clay responded in a letter dated Aug. 27, 1845 stating that the matter was of little importance and requesting that the driver not be discharged over the incident.

Dates: 1845 August
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Henry Clay correspondence with William Pettes

Henry Clay letter to Thomas Ewing

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292223]
Identifier: Vault MSS 550
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter written on July 19, 1849 and sent to Thomas Ewing. The item is a recommendation for David Todd for a position in government. Clay speaks highly of David and of the Todd family.

Dates: 1849 July 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Henry Clay letter to Thomas Ewing

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