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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 to John Gray

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05904 Author/Creator: Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Place Written: Lexington, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1809 Pagination: Order a Copy

Clay, a United States Senator from Kentucky, discusses the terms of hire for Newman, an ensalved man. Notes the terms of payment: Gray will hire Newman for one year for the price of $100. 1 black and white bust engraving of Henry Clay included.

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Gray, John, fl. 1809

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