Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Biography
Henry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and House. He was the seventh House speaker and the ninth secretary of state. He received electoral votes for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 presidential elections. He also helped found both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 850165.3
Webster Mss 850165.3
Date(s):
1850-02-15
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 829524
Webster Mss 829524
Date(s):
1829-09-24
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster remarks
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841129
Webster Mss 841129
Date(s):
1841-01-29
Abstract
In English.
Edward Curtis letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841123
Webster Mss 841123
Date(s):
1841-01-23
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 845280.1
Mss 845280.1
Date(s):
1845-04-30
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 826131.1
Mss 826131.1
Date(s):
1826-01-31
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 827328
Webster Mss 827328
Date(s):
1827-05-28
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 834601
Mss 834601
Date(s):
1834-11-01
Scope and Contents
Letter from Henry Clay in Ashland, Kentucky to Thomas Speed, discussing public land policies, elections and the present administration.
Henry Clay letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 816209.2
Mss 816209.2
Date(s):
1816-03-09
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 829613.1
Mss 829613.1
Date(s):
1829-11-13
Abstract
In English.