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S[Amuel] C. Pomeroy To Cassius M. Clay, Samuel C. Pomeroy

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Aug.13, 1862 - S[amuel] C. Pomeroy, Washington, to Cassius M. Clay, dated Aug. 13, 1862. ALS, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.)

Pomeroy writes that "it's no time for wordsn and states the following: "we want you to take a command west of the Mississippi River! And all west of it" He implores Clay, telling him that "he must not return to Europe! "

[Prince] Gortchacow, To "Monsieur Clay,", Gortchacow

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June 16, [1862] - [Prince] Gortchacow, to "Monsieur Clay," dated June 16, [I 862]. LS, Ip.

In French. Refers to a "signature."

[Lord] Napier, H.B.M. Embassy, To "Dear Mr. Clay", Napier

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June 14, [1862] - [Lord] Napier, H.B.M. Embassy, to "Dear Mr. Clay", dated June 14, [1862]. ALS, I p. (I pc.)

Napier states that he is sending Clay a telegram that has just reach him and "which may have some interest for you if you have not received it from another quarter."

Letter Of Invitation From The [Director Of Ceremonies, Minister Of The Imperial Court], To [Cassius M. Clay], Director Of Ceremonies

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June 10, 1862 - Letter of invitation from the [Director of Ceremonies, Minister of the Imperial Court, St. Petersburg], to [Cassius M. Clay], dated June 10, I 862. I p. (I folio pc.)

In French. Partially pre-printed.

Announcement From The [Vice Chancellor Of The Empress], Vice Chancellor Of The Empress

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June 06, 1862 - Announcement from the [Vice Chancellor of the Empress] dated June 6, I 862, St. Petersbourg, Handwritten, unsigned, I p.

In French. Refers to Prince Gortchacow, [Simon] Cameron, and Bayard Taylor.

Geo. Francis Train To Cassius M. Clay, George Francis Train

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May 30, 1862 - Geo. Francis Train, London, to Cassius M. Clay, dated May 30, I 862. ALS, 4 pp. (I pc.)

Train writes that he is "glad to see the President appreciate your great talents ... " in reference to Clay's commission as a Major General. Further, he cites Palmerston.

Bayard Taylor To Hon. C.M. Clay, Bayard Taylor

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May 20, 1862 - Bayard Taylor, London, to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated May 20, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Taylor informs Clay that "Gen. Cameron and myself have forwarded from Liverpool two boxes, addressed to the 'U.S. Legation, St. Petersburg,' and containing winter clothing, books, and a few other personal effects."

[Prince] Gortchacow], To [Cassius M. Clay], Gortchacow

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May 16, 1862 - [Prince] Gortchacow, St. Petersburg], to [Cassius M. Clay], dated May 16, 1862. Handwritten, signed, Ip.

In French.

[Prince Souvorow ] To [Cassius M. Clay], Souvorow

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May 12, 1862 - [Prince Souvorow ], St. Petersburg, to [Cassius M. Clay], St. Petersburg, dated May 12, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (I folio pc.)

Souvorow states in the letter that he is responding to Clay's "amiable request" for his "likeness."

Thos. W. Evans To "My Dear General Clay", Thomas W. Evans

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May 11, 1862 - Thos. W. Evans, Paris, to "My dear General Clay", dated May 11, 1862. ALS, 4 pp. (1 pc.)

Dr. Evans writes that "it seems Cameron is uncertain." He further mentions Bayard Taylor and also writes that Dayton "has been to visit Holland and Belgium."

[Baron Gevers] To "Dear Mr. Clay,", Gevers

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May 09, 1862 - [Baron Gevers, St. Petersburg], to "Dear Mr. Clay," dated May 9, 1862. ALS, I p.

Gevers writes that he is enclosing "herewith my card."

Cyrus W. Field To Hon. C.M. Clay, Cyrus W. Field

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May 07, 1862 - Cyrus W. Field, New York, to Hon. C.M. Clay, St. Petersburg, dated May 7, 1862. ALS, Ip.

Fields writes that he believes the "only practicable route" for a telegraph across the Atlantic is "direct from Ireland to Newfoundland." He states that he has enclosed a few documents in regard to the Atlantic Telegraph.

H.G. Sanford To General Clay, H. G. Sanford

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May 05, 1862 - H.G. Sanford, Brussels, to General Clay, dated May 5, 1862. ALS, 4 pp.(1 pc.)

Sanford writes that he will be leaving for the "U. States via Venezuela" because of some "important business" that was imperiled by his sudden departure from home. He mentions Clay's "enemies" and further discusses the Civil War.

[Baron] Gevers, To "Dear Mr. Clay,", Gevers

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Apr.12, 1862 - [Baron] Gevers, to "Dear Mr. Clay," dated Apr. 12, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Gevers requests Clay to· hand Mr. Pierce a note before Pierce's departure for the United States.

N .E. Bauer To Cassius M. Clay, N. E. Bauer

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Apr. 08, 1862 - N .E. Bauer, London, to Cassius M. Clay, dated Apr. 8, 1862. ALS, 4 pp. (1 pc.)

Bauer introduces himself as "Captain Bauer" and states that he will "set out for Washington" to seek a job; he requests a recommendation from Clay.

Letter Of Invitation From [The Director Of Ceremonies, Minister Of The Imperial Court] To "Monsieur Clay,", Director Of Ceremonies

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Mar. 30, 1862 - Letter of invitation from [the Director of Ceremonies, Minister of the Imperial Court], to "Monsieur Clay," dated Mar. 30, 1862. I p. (I folio pc.)

In French. Partially pre-printed.

Certificate Issued To "Mr. Clay,", Cassius M. Clay

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Mar.30, 1862 - Certificate issued to "Mr. Clay," dated Mar. 30, 1862. DS, 2 pp. (I folio pc.)

In French. [Russian Certificate/Passport] Signed by N. Houkhanoss.

Letter Of Invitation From Prince And Princess Youssoupoff, To "Monsieur Clay,", Youssoupoff

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ca. Mar.30, 1862 - Letter of invitation from Prince and Princess Youssoupoff, to "Monsieur Clay," ca. Mar. 30, 1862. In French.

In French. Partially pre-printed; refers to a dinner party.

N[Orman] B. Judd To "Friend Clay", Norman B. Judd

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Mar.29, 1862 - N[orman] B. Judd, Berlin, to "Friend Clay", dated Mar. 29, 1862. ALS, 8 pp. (2 pcs.)

Judd writes that McClellan "has taken Manassas after it was evacuated .... " He further discusses politics, the war, and mentions "our friend the President."

Thos. W. Evans To "My Dear Friend Clay", Thomas W. Evans

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Mar.26, 1862 - Thos. W. Evans, Paris, to "My dear friend Clay", dated Mar. 26, 1862. ALS, 3 pp. (I pc.)

Dr. Evans writes that he has returned home and that he is suffering severely due to an "attack of neuralgia." He thanks Clay for the "kindness" extended to him during his visit to St. Petersburg. He states th.at he has seen "our mutual friends Dayton and Bigelow."

[Lady] Nina Napier, To "Dear Mr. Clay,", Nina Napier

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ca. Mar. 19, 1862 - [Lady] Nina Napier, to "Dear Mr. Clay," ca. Mar. 19, 1862. ALS, Ip.

The note from Lady Napier requests Clay's company for dinner.

Wm. Ross Wallace To "My Dear Friend,", William Ross Wallace

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Mar.18, 1862 - Wm. Ross Wallace, N.Y., to "My dear friend," dated Mar. 18, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (2 pcs.)

Wallace's mentions his "Liberty Bell," and writes that he "shall publish an 'Ode on Alexander' in a few days and send it to you." Includes two printed poems by Wallace: "God of the Free" and "The True King."

Announcement From Count Dimitri Nesselrod & Countess Chreptowitch, To "Monsieur Clay", Nesselrod, Chreptowitch

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ca. Mar. 15, 1862 - Announcement from Count Dimitri Nesselrod & Countess Chreptowitch, to "Monsieur Clay" , ca. Mar. 15, 1862.

C.M. Clay, To "Hon. C[Arl] Schurz", Cassius M. Clay

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Mar. 08, 1862 - C.M. Clay, to "Hon. C[arl] Schurz", London. 3 pp. (I pc.) ALS, 3 pp.

Handwritten copy of a letter marked "confidential." Clay states that he wrote to "the department" about what the Minister of Foreign Affaires said to him "in reference" to Schurz.

[Prince Souvorow ], To "Monsieur Le Ministre", Souvorow

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Mar. 04, 1862 - [Prince Souvorow ], to "Monsieur le Ministre," dated Mar, 4, 1862. LS, Ip.

In French.

Letter Of Invitation From The [Director Of Ceremonies, Minister Of The Imperial Court], To "Monsieur Clay", Director Of Ceremonies

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Mar. 04, 1862 - Letter of invitation from the [Director of Ceremonies, Minister of the Imperial Court, St. Petersburg], to "Monsieur Clay", dated. Mar. 4, 1862. Handwritten, not signed, I p.

In French. Partially pre-printed.

[Prince Gortchacow ] To Mr. Clay, Gortchacow

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Feb.14, 1862 - [Prince Gortchacow ], St. Petersbourg, to Mr. Clay, dated Feb. 14, 1862. LS, 3 pp. (I folio pc.)

In French. Clay has written on the verso: "his celebrated letter that saved the Union."

Letter Of Invitation From The [Director Of Ceremonies, Minister Of The Imperial Court] To "Monsieur Clay", Director Of Ceremonies

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Feb.13, 1862 - Letter of invitation from the [Director of Ceremonies, Minister of the Imperial Court], to "Monsieur Clay", dated Feb. 13, 1862. Handwritten, not signed, Ip.

In French. Partially pre-printed; pertains to an introduction and mentions the Grand Duchess Helene Pavlova.

Wm. L. Dayton To "Hon. C. M. Clay", William L. Dayton

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Feb. 10, 1862 - Wm. L. Dayton, Paris, to "Hon. C. M. Clay", dated Feb. 10, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (I folio pc.)

Dayton writes that "you have soon tired of diplomacy it seems .... " Further, he writes that "if you mean to take part in the war, it is to be regretted that you cannot be there by the time that active movements are inaugurated."

Letter Of Invitation From Lady Nina Napier, To "Mr. Clay", Nina Napier

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Feb. 08, 1862 - Letter of invitation from Lady Nina Napier, to "Mr. Clay", dated Feb. 8, 1862. ALS, I p.

Lady Napier asks Clay to dine with her husband and herself "next Thursday."