Henry Clay papers

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unitid

{"value"=>"4205", "type"=>"local_mss"}

origination

{"value"=>"Clay, Henry, 1777-1852", "type"=>"persname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Henry Clay papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1798-1848", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1798/1848"}

physdesc

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physloc

{"value"=>"MssCol 4205", "type"=>"local_call", "supress_display"=>true}

abstract

{"value"=>"Henry Clay, Sr. (1777-1852) was a lawyer and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and in the House of Representatives. Collection consists predominantly of letters from Clay, or written on Clay's behalf, to various associates and colleagues. Also included are transcripts of correspondence between Clay and Adam Beatty, and miscellaneous material relating to Henry Clay memorials and memorial societies. Some items are negative photostats or facsimiles"}

custodhist

{"value"=>"<p>Some material originated in the George Bancroft and Ford collections.</p>"}

date_inclusive_start

1798

date_inclusive_end

1848

keydate

1798

prefercite

{"value"=>"Henry Clay papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.1 linear feet (1 folder)

date_start

1798

date_end

1848

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