Papers 1812-1849.

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Papers 1812-1849.

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Consists of political letters of Henry Clay, 1777-1852, congressman, U.S. senator, and secretary of state. Included is also a collection, 1841-1859, of printed notices of mettings circulars, etc. (most of which are also printed) of various New York City Clay organizations, including the Central Clay Committee, the Democratic Clay Club of the 10th ward, the Young men's Henry Clay association, and the Clay festival association.

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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...