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Nannie [Anne Clay] to Henry Hart Clay, Louisville. She received a pair of earrings, a finger ring, and a prayer book for Christmas. Has not heard from Grandpa [Clay] for awhile except for what is in the newspapers. Uncle [Smith] fell down and hurt himself. Most in Louisville are well except for some very bad colds. She is going to school at Mrs. Saunders' because Uncle William [Prather] thinks Mr. Butler's school is too expensive. Because she did not respond to his last letter, she fears he will not write her

Date

  • 1852 January 12

Creator

  • Henry Clay Memorial Foundation (Lexington, Ky.).

Language

  • English

Collection

Description

  • 64.6 Cubic Feet 179 boxes, 9 wrapped items 10.67 Cubic Feet44 boxes, 2216 items

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