HENRY CLAY: AUTOGRAPH LETTER, DOUBLE AUTOGRAPHED
1838. One page autograph letter, in Henry Clay's hand. Signed "H. Clay" at signature line, and "H. Clay" on address leaf. With franked integral address leaf. Light plus age-toning and several instances of moderate foxing; Multiple closed tears along fold-lines repaired with adhesive on verso (see photographs), and some very light chipping to edges. Condition: Good Minus; Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.75" Shelved Case 0.
1353419
Shelved Dupont Bookstore
Price: $4,000
NOTES
Signature Belonging To: Clay, Henry Date: April 7, 1838 Addressed To: Harris, John Written in response to non-extant letter from John Harris, who appears to have withdrawn his support for Andrew Jackson's presidency. Clay writes at length about the need to "return to principles" and the virtues of a restrained executive branch.