Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Lawyer and statesman famed for his oratory. He served three terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829. His three attempts at the presidency--in 1824, 1832 and 1844--all came to naught. In 1824, he threw his electoral votes to John Quincy Adams, who made him secretary of state; the Jacksonians denounced this "corrupt bargain." Along with Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun, he formulated the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of 1850. Lincoln was a great admirer of his.
Autograph document signed ("H. Clay"), 2pp, 12½ x 7½", Lexington (Kentucky), n.d. (c. 1800). Addressed "
To the Honble the Judges of the District Court of Lexington sitting in Chancery"; Clay represents James and Lucy Barbour and William and Fanny Johnson in a land case. Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
Statesmen and U.S. Supreme Court Justices
