Lot 240
Clay, Henry (1777-1852), Statesman and orator, U.S. Senator and Congressman from Kentucky, Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams (1825-1829), three-time unsuccessful Presidential candidate (1824, 1832, 1844), "The Great Compromiser". Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 7 x 7, Ghent [Belgium], August 14, 1814. While representing the United States at peace negotiations with the British after the War of 1812, which resulted in the Treaty of Ghent. Personal letter to an unidentified gentleman, in part: "…Our conferences with the B. Commrs [British Commissioners] have been opened." [negotiations began on August 8] and "May I ask the favor of you to forward the enclosed [not present] by some early & safe conveyance? Yrs, H. Clay". Very Fine condition with a couple small tears, affecting text only slightly, and accompanied by a handsome engraved portrait.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Along with Clay, then Speaker of the House, the other U.S. negotiators were John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, James Bayard and Jonathan Russell.
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