Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 1838 May 17 Letter.

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 1838 May 17 Letter.

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A letter of recommendation for Dr. Mitchell who is coming to Europe to improve his medical profession. Letter is to Lewis Cass who is Minister to France at the time the letter is written. Dr. Mitchell is a native of Kentucky and the son of a friend.

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