Governor's correspondence, 1852-1855.

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Governor's correspondence, 1852-1855.

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These letters document the administrative activities of Governor Lazarus W. Powell as chief executive. Included is the official announcement from the United States Senate of the death of Henry Clay in 1852; and copies of resolutions from several states concerning various subjects, including the extension of slavery into the territories.

.08 cubic ft. (9 folders)

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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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. For his role in defusing sectional crises, he earned the appellation of the "Great Compromiser" and was part of the "Grea...

Kentucky. Governor (1851-1855 : Powell)

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Powell, L. W. 1812-1867.

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