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Henry Clay, Ashland, KY., autograph letter signed to Horace Greeley, 21 September 1848

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Item Information

Title:
Henry Clay, Ashland, KY., autograph letter signed to Horace Greeley, 21 September 1848
Description:
Explains why he consented to appear in Philadelphia as a candidate for the presidential nomination, but now wishes to withdraw. Declares his opposition to Zachary Taylor.
Addressee:
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
Author:
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Date:
September 21, 1848
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 3, Ms. Gris. 192 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Rufus W. Griswold Papers, 1834-1857
Subjects:
American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors and publishers
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h443p545
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
This collection was donated to the Boston Public Library by Mrs. Rufus Griswold in 1900.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 192
Barcode:
39999085429031