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John Tyler opinion on The Private Correspondence of Henry Clay

Description

Autograph manuscript. Tyler's opinion on publication of Clay's correspondence. With two clippings attached. (4 pages)

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1856?
Call number
HM 71058
Creator
Tyler, John (1790-1862)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Laurie and David Chaffey, December 2, 2004.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people
Blythe, Calvin, (1790-1849,)
Botts, Alexander Lithgow, (1799-1860,)
Gardiner, Alexander, (1818-1851,)
Harker, Benjamin. (active 1843,)
Harris, Sandy, (1770-1857,)
Yancey, Charles,
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