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Letter from Henry Clay to Col. W. L. Stone, New York City. Washington, 11 January 1839
Responds to a request by a Mr. Clover through Stone to obtain a portrait of Clay for the purpose of having it engraved. Artists have so often failed to copy his correct likeness that he is quite tired of the experiment, as he is of some other "experiments in our country. " Consents to Clover's request and have him contact him re: an appointment. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Wiilliam B. Rose. n.p. 26 April 1839
Clay acknowledges receipt of Rose's letter and accompanying newspaper. Informs Rose that he has not recommended men for Federal positions for nine years and cannot therefore recommend Rose for an "appointment in one of the Executive Offices." -
Letter from Henry Clay to Matthew Livingston, Davis. Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky, 20 April 1839
Discusses politics and reports on his support in New York. "In Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Louisiana and Kentucky our cause has been constantly gaining strength." There are only 3 or 4 contested districts in Ky. "Manifee has been obliged by his poverty to retire, and I am sorry for it; but his district is thought to be safe." -
Letter from Henry Clay to Jonathan Thompson, City of New York. Ashland, 19 November 1838
Discusses the bright outlook for the Whigs. Very happy that the "Republic is herself again, " as evidenced by the New York election. People must begin mending their fences, but that is too much to expect of " them" [ Democrats ] . The Whigs now have the "fate of the Country in their hands" and have only themselves to blame if they fail. New York should and deserves to take the lead and decide the future. Moderation, conciliation, firmness, and decision should be the Whigs' course. -
Letter from Henry Clay to E. W. Leavenworth, n.p. Ashland, 18 November 1838
Clay thanks Leavenworth for his letter informing him of the results of the election in Onondaga and other counties of New York. Other letters which he has received leave no doubt of the triumph of the Whigs throughout the state for which, Clay says, the Nation, Posterity and Mankind should be eternally grateful. -
Letter from Henry Clay to John Leeds Kerr, Esq., Maryland. Washington, D.C. 22 May 1838
Clay expresses gratification at the election prospects and the apparent end of the Democratic control of the Presidency; says he will not actively campaign. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Lewis Cass, Paris, France Washington, D.C., 17 May 1838
A letter of recommendation for Dr. Mitchell who is coming to Europe to improve his medical profession. Dr. Mitchell is a native of Kentucky and the son of a friend. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Isaac Bell, City of New York. Washington, 2 June 1838
Feels it is his duty to "abstain from all inerference in the designation of a candidate for the Presidency" but is "highly gratified" by the public support for him, especially that shown at the recent meeting in New York. Public affairs have been "wretchedly administered" [by the Democrats] yet the people have been patient and "light has broken in upon us." -
Letter from Henry Clay to L I Koger. Boydton, Virginia. Washington, 25 January 1838
Regrets that he is unable to comply with request for a copy of Dr. Channing's letter; having previously given away the copies which he possessed. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Robert, P. Letcher. Lexington, Kentucky. 30 May 1837
Letcher's letter confirms Clay's impression of the views of Mr. W. If W becomes the candidate of the Whigs, Clay will rejoice if he should have been mistaken. -
Letter from Henry Clay to William B. Rose, Esq. Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky, 4 July 1835
Clay tells Rose that he cannot advise him to establish a newspaper supporting Clay for t he presidency; feels that the press should be free from the influence of candidates. Clay has tried "to avert the impending evils;" is ready to serve the country but will not seek office. -
Letter from Henry Clay to John S. Sneed, Kentucky. Ashland, 8 July 1835
Advising Mr. Sneed as to action to take in regard to some railroad stock. Also enclosed a Resolution, 25 April 1835, which stated that subscribers to the Railroad be admitted to the Company. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Thomas N. Lindsey. Ashland, Washington, 9 December 1835
A letter send to Thomas N. Lindsey giving instructions about the deed for a land he has purchased. -
Letter from Henry Clay to John D. Dickinson. Washington, D.C., 18 January 1834
Discusses the debate on the deposit question and the changing support on this issue in Congress and the prospects for the success of their position. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Daniel Jenifer, No Place-Washington, D.C., 7 December 1834
A letter from Clay to the Anti-Jacksonian Representative from Maryland. Clay asks for Jenifer' s stance " for war or peace," more than likely indicating the potential conflict with France over French refusal to pay reparations due the U.S according to the Treaty of 1831. -
Letter from Henry Clay to John H. James Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky, 6 August 1834
Describes his wife's health in some detail, stating that she suffers from "dyspepsia, clearly developed, in an advanced stage." The best doctors in Philadelphia, Washington and Lexington have been consulted. Thanks James for the name of Dr. Eberle. The Kentucky election goes well and Letcher will be reelected by several hundred votes. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from M. D. Jeffries and J. W. Miller, undated.
M. D. Jeffries and J. W. Miller writes to the Home to "represent Mr. John Forbis and wife to be good and honest persons" that would be "good-loving and faithful friends to any child." Letter marked Louisville, KY. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from Mrs. J. Moorman, undated.
Moorman writes to Weller in regard to "getting a good boy to take in [her] home." She says that there is a new school in the area, and that she would prefer he be between 12-14 years of age. Letter unmarked. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Dr. William A. Guthrie, undated.
W. A. Guthrie, attending physician, writes to "certify that the cause of Willie Worix's Death was caused from Summarice [?] he had all the medical attention necessary." Letter marked Franklin, KY.