Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 to Michel Chevalier
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06042.01 Author/Creator: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Place Written: Ashland, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1841/11/22 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.2 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks Chevalier for his "interesting work on the High ways of the U. States," which he presented to Clay. Compliments Chevalier and de Tocqueville for their descriptions of America's character. Claims that the press in France is mischaracterizing a recent act by Congress placing duties on some previously duty-free French products. Describes the motivation as purely fiscal, not retaliatory. Hopes for continued amity between the two nations and that "instead of wasting their energies, in useless contests, direct them to such noble works of Internal improvement as, in respect to he U. States, you have so well described."
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