Clay Monument Association papers, 1852-1853.

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Clay Monument Association papers, 1852-1853.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/262470828

Papers include the constitution of the association, appointment of the chairman, James Taylor, pledge lists, and a printed circular soliciting donations.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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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...

Clay Monument Association (Lexington, Ky.)

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Clay Monument Association was organized June 30, 1852, by the citizens of Lexington and Fayette Counties, Ky., for the purpose of erecting a "national monument of colossal proportions" at the gravesite of Henry Clay at the Lexington Cemetery. From the description of Clay Monument Association papers, 1852-1853. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 262470828 ...