Letter to his wife [manuscript] 1841 July 2.

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Letter to his wife [manuscript] 1841 July 2.

Simmons reports on Henry Clay's comments on Simmons' maiden speech.

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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...

Simmons, James Fowler, 1795-1864

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U.S. senator from R.I. From the description of James Fowler Simmons : papers, 1841-1842. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49337952 Manufacturer, political leader, and U.S. senator from Rhode Island. From the description of James Fowler Simmons papers, 1771-1939 (bulk 1840-1860). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82604722 Rhode Island Senator. From the description of Letter to his wife [manuscript] 1841 July 2. (University of...