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You ask my opinion Of the merits Of
HENRY CLAY, and his policy for the
Protection of American Industry ana
manufactures. These are questions
which feel some deIicacy about answer
ing, first because Mr. Clay is now can
didate for the Presidency, and secondly
'9never yet fully understood to wha,
ends his policy extends; and although
will advise you Of my opinions relative
to the questions you put 10 me. must
beg that you will not at this juncture give
my words to the public through the
press. As for Mr. Clay, | consider him
to be one of the most talented and bril-
liant men and statesmen that the coun-
try ever RSoduced; and, should live
many years longer, HOPE To SEE
HIM HOLD THE PLACE OF CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OF THE AMERICAN
REPUBLIC! His career thus far in
life has been career of glory, and he
has achieved that for his country while
engaged in his career, which would or
nament The brightest place in the escutch
con oil the most favored statesman ofapy
sge or nation!


say this much in reply 10 your IN
terrogatories; but, as | said before, do
not wish TO have my remarks given to
the press, for the simple reason iha; this
country is involved in political excite
ment in which am not disposed to take
part, as | have long since resolved not
to take part in The politics Of the times.


My wrist, which is quite lame, aG-
monlshes me to discontinue this has;v
note. With assurances ofthe most per
feet respect, | am your obliged fellow cit
izen. THOMAS JEFFERSON.