Lot 1025
Clay, Henry (1777-1852), American statesman. LS "H. Clay", Philadelphia, Nov. 26 (1849), while Senator-elect, to John G. Proud, Baltimore, refers to a petition from Clay's personal and political friends to salute him while he is passing thru Baltimore, declines a large gathering "I should reject that any momentary presence…should be made the occasion of any public meeting or public demonstration on my account" in favor of a "quiet or unceremonious" meeting. Folds.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $210 |
