Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 to Adam Beatty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02018 Author/Creator: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Place Written: Ashland, Kentucky Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 1847/12/05 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 27 x 22 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses whether or not he will run for president again, remarking that he has "not made up my mind whether I would accept or decline a nomination." Also comments on his recent speech in Lexington, Kentucky, in which he presented some unspecified resolutions, and expresses appreciation for the support he received. Address leaf is in Clay's hand.
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