Letter 29 April 1839.
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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...
Lathrop, Charles C., 1818-
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Letter from Lathrop in St. Mark's, FL to uncle in Burlington, VT. Remarks on tardiness of mail by sea, the prospects of FL becoming a state and the struggle with forming a state constitution. Predicts FL popularity in the future. Gives a long, glowing account of Henry Clay, but doubts his chances of winning presidency in 1840 because he is "too pure a patriot." Discusses forthcoming business venture. From the description of Letter 29 April 1839. (Filson Historical Society, The). Worl...
