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Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869 to Francis P. Blair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03209.10 Author/Creator: Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 09 July 1829 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Reports on an upcoming duel between Sanders and Hawkins, begun when Hawkins was insulted that Sanders fired him, despite his mediocre performance. Hopes that Hawkins "gets a little hurt" in the duel, since he has acted so inappropriately. Says that Clay is "making himself ridiculous," and is weakly supported, while Jackson, "the old hero," is doing well.

Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869
Blair, Francis Preston, 1791-1876
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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