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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01574.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1825 |
| Title | Henry Clay to William C. Somerville appointing Somerville as Charge d'Affaires in Sweden |
| Date | 14 April 1825 |
| Author | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) |
| Recipient | Somerville, William C. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Secretary of State Clay informs Somerville of Somerville's appointment as Charge d'Affaires of the United States in Sweden. States that Somerville will replace Christopher Hughes, who will assume the post of Charge d'Affaires of the United States in the Netherlands. Refers to the inclusion of a letter of introduction addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Sweden, a copy of this letter, and of Somerville's Commission (not included). Offers instructions regarding the duties Somerville will assume at his new post. Informs that Somerville will receive more papers pertaining to his post from David Erskine, United States Consul at Stockholm. Document is torn in the crease. |
| Subjects | Global History and Civics Government and Civics Diplomacy |
| People | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Somerville, William C. (William Clarke) (1790-1826) Hughes, Christopher (1786-1849) Erskine, David (1742-1829) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |