Clay family papers [manuscript], 1828-1866.

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Clay family papers [manuscript], 1828-1866.

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Papers of Henry Clay and the Clay family deal with family affairs, and the political actions of Henry Clay, Jr. Topics include the battle of Buena Vista, and army life during the Civil War. There are articles and speeches, some in the hand of Henry Clay, on the functons of government, bankruptcy, duties of the Secretary of Stae of Kentucky, school problems, slavery and free states, and U.S. postage. Unsigned portions of diaries deal with poetry , crop rotation, a trip to Europe, a visit to West Point and the resignation of Henry Clay, Jr., from West Point. There are two letters from James Madison discussing local politics and British colonization practices. Also various bills, receipts, and notes.

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Clay, Henry, 1811-1847

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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