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Since I last write to you we have been called to mourn
the irrepairable loss of Henry Clay, whose equal as a man a statesman
and patriot our country has never had, and perhaps never will
have again, save in the case of one whose equal we never expect
to see—I mean George Washington. But Henry Clay died, as did
George Washington, in the hope of the Gospel which brings life &
immortality to light. His remains were taken around by the Lakes
to Cleveland O—thence to Cincinatti and thence to Lexington to be
deposited in a Tomb in that City. We followed Him as far as Baltimore,
and spent the fourth and fifth of July there. We returned
here on Tuesday, and our absence is the reason for our not attending
to the frame etc, desired in your last. It shall have my carliest
attention however and you shall receive it as soon as posible
We have very hot weather this week, but we blessed with usual
health and desire to feel thankfull
I have engaged Tombstones in Balt. for my Father, Mother,
and Erasmus. Shall I have them sent round to George Town or shall
I send them by the Pt. of Rooks? I would have had one for Sister
Cassa also, but I do not recollect the date of her birth or death,
and have to have it made another time. Congress is now hurrying
business and expect to adjourn by the first of September. The
man has not reported yet on your Bozzell case. Hope you are all
well. In haste.
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