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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 to Erasmus J. Pierce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04119.02 Author/Creator: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1824/01/31 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Acknowledging receipt of letter on umbrella manufacturing and responds that he will consider giving his endorsement.

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Pierce, Erasmus J., 1780-1852

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