American politician (1769-1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, September 28, 1824. Letter to Dr. John W. Francis of New York, in part: "I enclose you a Notice of the establishment of a Medical School in Upper Canada as a matter of curiosity. Are not these minor Institutions calculated to do much injury to the Medical Art by dispensing a little learning, which is a dangerous thing. Do our Transactions L & P grow under the Press or is the work arrested for want of funds? Report speaks favorably of the connubial advances of our friend the Doctor. I shall rejoice if this most worthy man receives an allotment which will secure that happiness through life that he so well deserves. And I presume now as all your facilities are increased since the demise of Mr. Glover, that you will willingly substitute the protection of a husband for that of a father and make his daughter & yourself mutually, individually & collectively happy." Addressed on the integral leaf in Clinton's hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, and overall creasing.
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