Henry Clay papers : letters, bonds, and land transactions, 1800-1848.

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Henry Clay papers : letters, bonds, and land transactions, 1800-1848.

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This collection consists of letters, bonds, land transactions, and obligations that were written by Henry Clay or pertained to his business interests. The letters discussed political issues involving the United States and Kentucky in particular. The political issues discussed include: presidential and gubernatorial elections, foreign policy, and Andrew Jackson's administration. The letters also draw insight into his business dealings in Kentucky. Predominately, the letters were written to Edmund H. Taylor, Thomas Bodley, and James Taylor.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7393394

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Taylor, James, 1769-1848

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James Taylor, the son of Col. James Taylor, was born on Apr. 19, 1769 in Caroline County, Virginia. He was educated at Rappahannock Academy. In 1788 Taylor was commissioned as surveyor of Caroline County and was made deputy sheriff. He moved to Kentucky in 1792 and settled on the forks between the Licking and Ohio Rivers, founding the town of Newport. He made a fortune in Kentucky land transactions. On June 4, 1812, Taylor paymaster and quartermaster general of the western army under William Hil...

Taylor, Edmund R., 1916-

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Bodley, Thomas.

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Epithet: diplomatist and scholar British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000299.0x00021c ...