ASHLAND, Nov. 5, 1874.
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DEAR SIR:-


received your friendly letter Of the 24th ultimo,
which please to accept my thanks The good in
tentions which animate you, and the able and en-
Ightened views which you present. in regard to
our foreign population, ought to be attended with
foreigners who come to this country do not suffi-
ceny appreciate the blessings which il offers and
that they sometimes act with indiscretion For
one, must say, that whilst hspe the United
States may always remain an asylum to the unfor-
,unate the oppressed, and the persecuted of other
cmes, hope that It will be ever governed by
true and genuine American feelings, sentiments
and interests


pray you to accept, sir, my grateful acknowl-
edgements for the kind interest you take in the
vindcation Of my name and character from the
foul and nnexamped asperslons with which have
been assailed


/ am, with great respect,


Your friend and obt. servant,


H. CLAY