ALS signed "H. Clay," one page, 8 x 10, February 13, 1841. Handwritten letter declining a speaking engagement, in part: "I have received your invitation to deliver a lecture before the Mechanical Library Association of Baltimore. I should be most happy to comply with the works of the Society, which you have done me the honor to communicate, but I regret to be obliged to say that my numerous other engagements will not allow me." In very good to fine condition, with a stain to the upper right corner, and along the left edge.
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