Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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 24 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 829524
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 829524
Date(s): 1829-09-24
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In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 850165.3
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850165.3
Date(s): 1850-02-15
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Daniel Webster remarks

Webster Mss 841129
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 841129
Date(s): 1841-01-29
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Edward Curtis letter

Webster Mss 841123
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 841123
Date(s): 1841-01-23
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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Mss 816209.2
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 816209.2
Date(s): 1816-03-09
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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Mss 816363
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 816363
Date(s): 1816-06-13
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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Mss 840621
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 840621
Date(s): 1840-11-21
Abstract

In English.

Henry Clay letter

Mss 829558
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 829558
Date(s): 1829-10-08
Abstract

In English.

Henry Clay letter

Mss 826131.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 826131.1
Date(s): 1826-01-31
Abstract

In English.

Henry Clay letter

Webster Mss 827328
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 827328
Date(s): 1827-05-28
Abstract

In English.