Circular letter, 1797 July 8.

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Circular letter, 1797 July 8.

A circular letter discussing recent developments in the United States Congress. The letter discusses efforts to begin war with France, the revenues and expenditures of the national government, recent acts passed by congress, and the price of various commodities including tobacco, wheat, sugar, and rum. This particular letter was sent to Green Clay, Madison County, Kentucky and contains a brief note from Clay.

4 p.

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Clay, Matthew

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Clay, Green, 1757-1826

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Green Clay was born in Powhaton County, Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky in 1777. A surveyor, he amassed a vast land estate, settling in Madison County. A Kentucky legislator and soldier, he served as major general in Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812. He raised the siege of Fort Meigs, Ohio, reinforcing the army of General William Henry Harrison. From the description of Green Clay letters received, 1808-1813 [microform]. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 464504...