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William M. Evarts to C. C. Clay, 9 November 1868

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  • Title: William M. Evarts to C. C. Clay, 9 November 1868
  • Date: November 9, 1868
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.00676
  • Source: National Archives and Records Administration. Transcribed from digital images or a microfilm reproduction of the original item. For a description of the editorial rationale behind our treatment of the manuscripts, see our statement of editorial policy.
  • Contributors to digital file: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger
  • Cite this page: Evarts, William M. and Walt Whitman. "William M. Evarts to C. C. Clay, 9 November 1868." The Walt Whitman Archive. Gen. ed. Matt Cohen, Ed Folsom, & Kenneth M. Price. Accessed 09 May 2025. <http://www.whitmanarchive.org>.
  • Source File: nar.00676.xml (TEI)

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November 9, 1868. Hon. C. C. Clay, Huntsville, Ala. Sir: Mrs. Clay having brought to my notice the subject of the proceedings, now or heretofore pending against you or your property in the District of Alabama, with a suggestion that it was apprehended that some steps to your prejudice might be taken in the premises at the coming term of the Court for that District, I have addressed the District Attorney a letter on the subject, of which I beg leave to enclose a copy for your information. I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Wm. M. Evarts, Attorney General
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