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Mr. CLAy's VISIT TO LoUIsrANA.-We find the
following in the New. Orleans Bee, in reply to an
invitation to Mr.. Clay to visit Memphis:


ASHLAND, September 1s, 1912
Gentlemen: received your favor, transmitting
the resolutions of Wing meeting at Raleigh, for
the county of Shelby, inviting ms, when on my voy
age to New Orleans, to visit Memphis and partake
of the civilites and hospitalities of my friesds
am truly thankful for the friendly invitation, and
should derive upfeigned pleasure in meeting them
whom l regard, in some measure, as my late con-
s,tuents. But apprehend there is some miscon-
cepton as to the object of my intended visit to New
Orleans 1t is one purely of business and of health
apart from all political motives or considerations
whatever. l have regretted that my purpose has
got, know not why or wherefore, into the news
papers, without any explana,ion of my real intent
tions.


design going to Louisiana some time in No
vember, with the views that have stated. Whe;h-
er it will be in my power to stop and tany any time
in Memphis, am unable now TO say. You know
one is wholly dependent upon the movement Of The
boat in which he embarks. Should they admit Of
my stopping at Memphis, Twill em mbrace with great
pleasure the opportunity Of exchanging friendly
salutatcns with any Of the citizens of Shelby county
or Tennessee, who may honor me with that cere
mony. Beyond this contingent promise. | cannot,
make any engagement.


In any event, pray you TO convey my grateful
acknowledgements to those whom YOU represent
and accept assurances of the sincere regard aud
high esteem of


Your friend and ohedent servant,


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