Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Clay correspondence with William Pettes
Handwritten and signed letters between Clay and William Petters. On Aug. 24, 1845 Pettes wrote to Clay apologizing for the rude conduct of a driver in Pettes' employment. Clay responded in a letter dated Aug. 27, 1845 stating that the matter was of little importance and requesting that the driver not be discharged over the incident.
Henry Clay letter
Handwritten and signed letter of introduction dated September 4, 1834. He introduces Thomas Miller as being invited to fill a professor's chair at a college in Missouri and gives him a favorable recommendation.
Henry Clay letter to Benjamin Urner
Handwritten and signed letter, dated Dec. 26, 1827, and addressed to Benjamin Urner. Clay writes about a conversation with a "Mr. Test" in the fall of 1824 in which he expressed his preference for "Mr. Adams" over Andrew Jackson.
Henry Clay letter to Thomas Ewing
Handwritten and signed letter written on July 19, 1849 and sent to Thomas Ewing. The item is a recommendation for David Todd for a position in government. Clay speaks highly of David and of the Todd family.
Finis Ewing collection
Correspondence, certificates, and legal papers dealing with Ewing's personal and business life in Missouri. Some of the correspondence is from Thomas Hart Benton, Henry Clay, and Lilburn W. Boggs. The items relate to contemporary political issues both in Missouri and in the United States.
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