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
Collection
Identifier: Mss 850165.3
Webster Mss 850165.3
Date(s):
1850-02-15
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 829524
Webster Mss 829524
Date(s):
1829-09-24
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster remarks
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841129
Webster Mss 841129
Date(s):
1841-01-29
Abstract
In English.
Edward Curtis letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841123
Webster Mss 841123
Date(s):
1841-01-23
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 845280.1
Mss 845280.1
Date(s):
1845-04-30
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 831301
Mss 831301
Date(s):
1831-05-01
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 831473
Mss 831473
Date(s):
1831-08-23
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 833369
Mss 833369
Date(s):
1833-06-19
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 840621
Mss 840621
Date(s):
1840-11-21
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 816209.2
Mss 816209.2
Date(s):
1816-03-09
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 816363
Mss 816363
Date(s):
1816-06-13
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 829558
Mss 829558
Date(s):
1829-10-08
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 829613.1
Mss 829613.1
Date(s):
1829-11-13
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 836102
Mss 836102
Date(s):
1836-01-02
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 838202
Mss 838202
Date(s):
1838-03-02
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 827328
Webster Mss 827328
Date(s):
1827-05-28
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 825253
Mss 825253
Date(s):
1825-04-03
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 826131.1
Mss 826131.1
Date(s):
1826-01-31
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 830375
Mss 830375
Date(s):
1830-06-25
Abstract
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Collection
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.