Letter to Scott, Trotter & Co., Philadelphia [manuscript] Feb. 11, 1812-Feb. 8, 1841. 1841.

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Letter to Scott, Trotter & Co., Philadelphia [manuscript] Feb. 11, 1812-Feb. 8, 1841. 1841.

Letter concerning a bill drawn on him by Mrs. Hart; letter to Martin Hardin, Secretary of State of Kentucky, Oct. 13, 1815, regarding his right to hold his seat in House of Representatives while abroad participating in commercial treaty with England and Governor Isaac Shelby's (of Ky) responsibility in the matter; letter to J. Trotter, transmitting draft for deposit with payments in specie; i.e., "green" or legal currency. 1 ADS Circular to Governor of Mississippi, June 14, 1828, transmitting U.S. Laws to the governor. From George Sargent collection. Also 2 engravings of Henry Clay.

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