S. S. Prentiss letter, 1843 [manuscript].

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S. S. Prentiss letter, 1843 [manuscript].

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Letter, 27 April 1843, from Henry Clay to Prentiss, confidentially discussing the political situation in Mississippi and the desirability of nominating Whig rather than Democratic candidates for state offices.

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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...

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Prentiss, S. S. (Seargent Smith), 1808-1850

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Seargent Smith Prentiss was born and educated in Maine; moved to Natchez, Miss.; was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in Vicksburg, Miss. He was a member of the state house of representatives (1836-1837) and a U.S. Representative for Mississippi (1838-1839). From the description of Seargent S. Prentiss papers, 1788-1851. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 307576475 Orator and politician of Vicksburg, Miss. From the description of ...

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