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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Henry Clay letter to Thomas Ewing

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292223]
Identifier: Vault MSS 550
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1849 July 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Henry Clay letter to Thomas Ewing

Finis Ewing collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232550563]
Identifier: MSS 1396
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1824-1841
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Finis Ewing collection

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Certificates 1
Democratic Party (Mo.) 1
Missouri -- History 1
Missouri -- Politics and economy 1
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Political Campaigns 1
Politicians -- United States -- Biography 1
Preemption Bill 1
Presbyterianism -- United States 1
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