Louisa C. Clemens to "Dear Sir,'' [Cassius M. Clay]

Authors

• Louisa C. Clemens

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-26-1849

Abstract

Aug. 26, 1849 - Louisa C. Clemens, Rushville, Fairfield Co., to "Dear Sir,'' [Cassius M. Clay] dated Aug. 26, 1849. ALS, 4 pp. (I folio pc.)

Clemens discusses and supports Clay's recent duel, based on his religious principles, and further commends him for making progress in the emancipation cause.

Recommended Citation

Preferred Citation: “Louisa C. Clemens to "Dear Sir,'' [Cassius M. Clay]”, 1849, Cassius Marcellus Clay Papers. Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.