Clay, Henry (1777-1852), Congressman and Senator from Kentucky, Seventh Speaker of the House, the Ninth Secretary of State, and a Presidential Candidate, He Had Been Titled "The Great Compromiser", printed letter with signature, one sheet, "8" x 8½", September 13, 1842, the letter discusses the goals of the Whig Party in part: "a sound National currency," "adequate revenue with fair protection to the American industry," "An amendments of the Constitution limiting the incumbent of the presidential office to a single term," toning along one fold, Fine. Estimate 500 - 750
Clay wrote the letter, had it engraved and printed, and then personally signed the letter when he sent it to the various individuals. (Image)
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Lot No: 190
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Hobart, Garrett A. (1844-1899), Vice President Under McKinley (1897-1899), died in office and succeeded by Teddy Roosevelt, typed letter signed, one page, 8½" x 10½", law offices letterhead, June 25, 1896, Hobart replies to John L. Davenport, in part, "Thank you… in reference to my possible incumbancy of the Vice Presidential office. I hope to see you often during the campaign and take counsel of your great knowledge…", a little toning around the edges, Fine. Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)
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Lot No: 191
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Reed, Joseph (1741-1785), a President of the Continental Congress, Signer of the Articles of Confederation and Aide-de-Camp to George Washington During the Revolutionary War, autograph letter signed "Jos. Reed", one sheet, both sides, 7¾" x 13", Philad, Dec 9, 1784, written to Elbridge Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, expressing his satisfaction that Gerry was appointed to the Confederation Congress, in part, "Your acceptance of a Seat in Congress was an unexpected Pleasure as I was informed, you had utterly declined it. Indeed your long Service might have intitled you to claim some Indulgence, but it is the more generous in you to waive it & your Experience now enables you to render more important Service. I am appointed without my Concurrence & with express Leave to consult my private Affairs which I must do to a considerable Degree if Congress remains at Trenton. But the Gentlemen in the Delegation conform so generally in Sentiment with each other & with those Interests which I particularly respect that I have the less Concern on that Head." a bit of toning and light stains, some adhesive remnant at right, some splitting, otherwise Very Good, a clip of the front of the free frank envelope used to mail the letter to "The Hon. Elbridge Gerry Esq." is affixed at the bottom. Quite scarce. Estimate 750 - 1,000 (Image)
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Lot No: 194
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Tilden, Samuel J. (1814-1886), Governor of New York, the First Presidential Candidate to Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Election, autograph letter signed "S.J. Tilden" as governor, one page, 5½" x 7", on Executive Chamber stationery, March 17, 1876, responding to an invitation and adding "for as far as I am anything, I am a Yale man and of Connecticut origin", fresh and Fine. Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)
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Lot No: 195
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Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Secretary of State Under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore, Congressman from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and Senator from Massachusetts, letter signed "Daniel Webster" as Secretary of State under Tyler, one page, 8" x 10", Department of State December 23, 1842, to William W. Boardman, congressman from Connecticut, declining to "send anything through the department to our ministries abroad, not official", some adherence along left side has no affect on the letter, fresh, Fine. Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)
