Henry Clay papers : letters, bonds, and land transactions, 1800-1848 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:This collection consists of letters, bonds, land transactions, and obligations that were written by Henry Clay or pertained to his business interests. The letters discussed political issues involving the United States and Kentucky in particular. The political issues discussed include: presidential and gubernatorial elections, foreign policy, and Andrew Jackson's administration. The letters also draw insight into his business dealings in Kentucky. Predominately, the letters were written to Edmund H. Taylor, Thomas Bodley, and James Taylor. The land transactions in the collection include the land register records, deeds, and land transfers. Clay's business dealings also come to light in the bonds and obligations in the collection. A map of Henry Clay's birth place is also included in the collection