Lot 47
Clay, Henry -- Autograph Letter Signed. (1777-1852) American statesman called "The Great Compromiser." He was instrumental in promoting the Missouri Compromise (1820) and the Compromise of 1850. He was an unsuccessful candidate for president in three general elections: 1824, 1832, and 1844. Autograph letter signed "H. Clay," 1½ pages, 8¼ x 6¾", Ashland (Lexington, Kentucky), June 30, 1851. One year before his death, Clay writes to Jared S. Dawson, Esq. inquiring about money due him from various pieces of land which Dawson has sold for him. "I have been waiting anxiously to hear from you….I am quite sure that the only remitances or payments you have made to me are $600 -- $500 -- $150 -- $100 & $100 the last handed to me at Washn by your friend…which is less than 200 acres of the land sold for…." Tear at top of letter and one fold split, easily repaired. Dampstain down right side affects aesthetics of letter but not legibility, and does not touch the signature on the verso. Very good. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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