The papers of Henry Clay.

Author/creator Clay, Henry
Other author Library of Congress. Manuscript Division.
Format Microform
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Library of Congress, Photoduplication Service, [between 1900 and 1999]
Description22 microform reels ; 35 mm
Subjects

Portion of title Papers 1770-1910
Other title Microfilm edition of the Henry Clay papers
Abstract Kentucky statesman from Lexington (Fayette Co.). Correspondence deal with politics and all phases of Clay's public career. There is also evidence of his desire to be president in 1844. Other topics referred to are his private debts; horse breeding; various lawsuits; sale and purchase of lands; appointments to the U.S. Military Academy and to political offices.
Local noteJoyner-Joyner Library has no printed guide for this title.
General noteMicrofilm of the original ms. in the Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
General noteReels 1-11 cover personal and biographical information ; reels 12-22 cover Clay's manuscript collection of other notables and associates.

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