Sunday, February 18, 2024

Thomas H. Clay, May 26, 1852

My father passed a tolerable night; you must be aware that any improvement in his condition must be gradual, as the prostration he labors under came on in the same way. I have been nowhere, and made as few acquaintances as I could; I am confined all day to his rooms, and last night was up until twelve o'clock, as James appeared anxious to go out.

I am doing everything that I can to render his situation as comfortable as possible, allowing myself but little time even for a walk.

SOURCE: Calvin Colton, Editor, The Private Correspondence of Henry Clay, p. 633-4

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