Clay, Henry (1777-1852) to Thomas R. Hazard
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05495.02 Author/Creator: Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Place Written: Ashland, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1851 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope : free frank ; 21.2 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses testimonial (not included) "in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Jones," who are traveling to Africa and back to America. Remarks that he has been largely away from home the last eighteen months, and so will not be able to visit Newport this summer.
Thomas Hazard, an author, was a member of a prominent Rhode Island family. He never held office, but supported Clay and was heavily involved in politics, specifically the African Colonization Society.
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