Clay, Cassius Marcellus, 1810-1903. To Samuel Wilbur, n.p. White Hall, Ky., 24 August 1852. ALS, 1p.
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Describes Cassius Clay's opposition to the "scheme" of slave colonization as "a mere safety valve" which will prolong slavery, and is highly critical of Henry Clay's support of it. Calls him "the chief defender of slavery in the world!"
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