Letter, 9 July 1847.

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Letter, 9 July 1847.

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Letter to J. Morrison Harris of Baltimore remarking on the copy of resolutions he received from the Maryland Gubenatorial Convention in regards to the death of his son Henry Clay, Jr. He writes, "The death of my beloved son has put in requisition all my fortitude and resolution."

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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...

Harris, J. Morrison (James Morrison), 1817-1898

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Clay, Henry, 1811-1847

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Henry Clay Jr. was the son of Kentucky Senator Henry Clay and was killed in the War with Mexico. From the description of Clay, Henry Jr., 1811-1847 1832 April 24 Letter. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49235676 ...