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Clay, Henry (1777-1852) to Caspar W. Wever

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03573 Author/Creator: Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Place Written: Ashland, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 September 1829 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 26 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses his opposition to President Andrew Jackson and future campaign plans being considered in Congress. Also discusses making public appearances and public entertainments.

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Wever, Caspar W., 1786-1861
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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