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Letter from Henry Clay to Richard Bland Lee, Washington, D C. Lexington Ky., 30 June 1816
Provides the names of John Bradford, Charles Humphreys, Oliver Keene, Richard Higgins and Matthew Elder of Fayette County as fit to be appointed commissioners under the late act of Congress. Will send other names later. -
Letter from Henry Clay to ---, Washington D.C., 15 March 1818
Clay reports that the people of Russellville, Kentucky feel some directors of the Nashville branch of the Bank of the U.S. should be chosen from western Kentucky. Clay recommends Col. Anthony Butler, Amos Edwards, William W. Whitaker, and Robert Latham. The Committee of Ways and Means has reported in favor of the Bank on the question of pledges of stock raised by Mr. Forsythe. -
Letter from Henry Clay to the Hon'ble Mr. Mills. Washington, 22 March 1818
Informing him that his request for a leave of absence for the rest of the Session has been granted by the House. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Greenbury Ridgely, Lexington, Kentucky. Washington D.C., 31 December 1818
The motion to establish a territorial government in Arkansas was an initiative step. It will be some time before it becomes law. Clay will let Ridgely know when he should come to Washington. Applications for appointments are made through the Secretary of State or the President Cautions that many people seek such positions. -
Letter from Henry Clay to William D. Lewis, St. Petersburg, Russia. Washington D.C., 25 January 1818
Reminds Lewis he (Clay) is a poor correspondent due to nothing of interest occurring when away from Washington and being too busy when there. Relates what he knows re: Lewis's affair with Mr. Harris. Believes the president does not think less of him and Pinkney's report did him justice. He has recommended Lewis to Adams for the consulate position in St. Petersburg or any other appropriate position. The country is prosperous, the Federal Party almost extinct, and independence a possibility in Spanish America. However, the Government is apprehensive about European reaction to U.S. support of any independence movement. Closes with news of family and acquaintances, particularly regarding diplomats. -
Letter from Henry Clay to the Secretary of War, Washington, D C. Frankfort, Ky, 15 April 1819
Clay asks that William Parmer of Lexington, Kentucky be transferred from the Virginia roll to the Kentucky roll as a pensioner of the United States. Endorsed: Let the transfer be made. -
Letter from Henry Clay to George Gibson, Washington, D.C. Lexington, Ky. 11 October 1819
Mr. Gray and Mr. Anderson of Lexington wish to supply part of the army for the government with Charles Wilkins and John Tilford as sureties. Clay recommends them as men of respectability and integrity. -
Letter from Henry Clay to John Read, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington, D.C. 15 February 1812
Reports on the current state of Mr. Meredith's legal case regarding land in Kentucky. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Mr. Simmons, War Department (Washington). Washington, 14 December 1813
Requests the proper pensions be paid the widows of Col. John Allen and Capt. Nathaniel Hart. States why they, especially Mrs. Hart, are due financial settlements. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Adam Beatty, Washington, Ky. Washington, 22 January 1820
Briefly discusses the Kentucky governorship and regrets he must refuse those who would like him to occupy that office. Relates his general views and Congressional observations re: Spanish affairs and possible war. Notes Spanish and all other matters have "given way to the Missouri question, in Congress." The controversy has awakened and exacerbated sectional feelings and "the words Civil War and Disunion are uttered almost without emotion." Witnessed Sen. Pinkney of Md. give an eloquent speech against restriction yesterday. The Senate opposes restriction; in the House a majority against restriction is doubtful. Thinks nothing will be done in Congress re: the currency. -
Letter from Henry Clay to G. W. Featherstonhaugh, Duanesburgh, New York. Lexington, Ky., 10 October 1824
Clay believes he will obtain the votes of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana and Kentucky. Jackson will lose Louisiana according to the Governor and Mr. Bouligny of that state. If Crawford withdraws, Clay will carry Virginia as Adams is not liked there. Discusses Calhoun's position for the vice presidency. Horace Holley saw Crawford four weeks ago and saw evidence of his paralytic attack. Discusses Van Buren's support of Crawford. -
Letter from Henry Clay to "The Honorable Secretary of the Navy. " n.p. Washington, 16 March 1820
Clay is enclosing a letter of recommendation, apparently from [Horace] Holley, "president of Transylvania university," recommending a midshipman's warrant for James E. Brown Austin of the Missouri Territory. Clay writes,"I will only add the expression of my hope for the success of the application." Austin was the brother of Stephen L. Austin. -
Letter from Henry Clay to G. A. Worth, Frankfort, Kentucky. 27 November 1820
Clay advises Worth that he has begun suit against C. Scott and Jacob Fowler for a debt owed to Worth. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Samuel Wilson. Washington, D. C. 3 March 1821
Clay assures Wilson he will help him get a government appointment, but advises him that they are in great demand. He discourages him from seeking a consulate. Asks Wilson to reclaim his son Thomas Clay from his habits of indolence. -
Letter from Henry Clay to William Murphy. Lexington, Kentucky. 18 September 1821
Clay cannot receive the sum from Col. Pickett in Bank of Kentucky notes as too much would be lost converting them. Clay lost his brown coat with velvet cape between Maysville and Washington and asks Murphy's aid in searching for it. -
Letter from Henry Clay to William Murphy. Ashland, Lexington, Ky., 26 October 1823
Letter concerns financial affairs involving a note of Murphy's made out to Clay. -
Letter from Henry Clay to D. Ford. Washington, D.C. 13 December 1824
Thanks Ford for his consideration and says that the friends of Crawford now regret they didn't support Clay in the recent election. Expects Louisiana will go for General Jackson. -
Letter from Henry Clay to G. W. Featherstonhaugh. Washington, D.C. 9 December 1824
Discusses the disappointing election results and his thoughts on the reasons for them. Thanks Featherstonhaugh for his support and believes that the cause of domestic manufactures will prevail. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Dr. J. B. Stuart Washington, D.C. 15 February 1824
A caucus was held last evening concerning the candidacy of William Crawford. Clay discusses the number who attended and their purpose. The newspapers will carry an account of the meeting. "We shall wait with anxiety to learn the effect that it may produce at Albany." -
Letter from Henry Clay to Dr. J. B. Stuart. Washington, D.C., 9 January 1824
Believes there will not be a caucus of either all or part of the Congress. Everyone is watching Albany. Clinton cannot carry New York against Clay.