Letter. 1848 March 15.

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Letter. 1848 March 15.

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Wyckoff writes from New York thanking Sam'l Mairs for a description of Henry Clay's escort through New Jersey. Gives a good account of Clay, "he is just the man we want in this state. . ." and feels confident of his nomination to the Whig party 1848 presidential ticket over Zachary Taylor. Relates an amusing story about Clay "pressing the flesh" and his popularity among ladies.

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