Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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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:

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Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829524

Webster Mss 829524

Date(s): 1829-09-24

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In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850165.3

Webster Mss 850165.3

Date(s): 1850-02-15

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster in Washington to Mr. Stetson, telling him that filling appointments depends on passage of a resolution. Clay spoke well in reply to Mr. Foote.

Daniel Webster remarks

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 841129

Webster Mss 841129

Date(s): 1841-01-29

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In English.

Edward Curtis letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 841123

Webster Mss 841123

Date(s): 1841-01-23

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836102

Mss 836102

Date(s): 1836-01-02

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 838202

Mss 838202

Date(s): 1838-03-02

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 845280.1

Mss 845280.1

Date(s): 1845-04-30

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829613.1

Mss 829613.1

Date(s): 1829-11-13

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 816209.2

Mss 816209.2

Date(s): 1816-03-09

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 816363

Mss 816363

Date(s): 1816-06-13

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 829558

Mss 829558

Date(s): 1829-10-08

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830375

Mss 830375

Date(s): 1830-06-25

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 831301

Mss 831301

Date(s): 1831-05-01

Abstract

In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 831473

Mss 831473

Date(s): 1831-08-23

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In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833369

Mss 833369

Date(s): 1833-06-19

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 840621

Mss 840621

Date(s): 1840-11-21

Abstract

In English.

Henry Clay letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 825253

Mss 825253

Date(s): 1825-04-03

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.

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