Lot 21
[Clay, Henry] 1829 Letter Wishing Clay Were President, & Re the Negative Effects of Dayton's Growth. Manuscript letter from D.C. Baker, 3 pages, 12¼ x 8", Dayton, Oct. 19, 1829. To Samuel F. Bacon in Philadelphia, in part: "If the making of a President of these United States is left to the people and Time, I'm in hopes that both him and them -- working together, will try and bring to maturity one of the greatest projects that ever was, and see if something great can't be made mature, by a mere project with Clay." Baker expresses strong opinions, including bemoaning the envy--pride and affectation which have accompanied the growth of Dayton: "If the swift and great growth of a town, causes fools to spring up in all parts of it, to the discomfiture of good sense and happiness--my prayer! that Dayton mayt stop short its growth then lull back into its former littleness…" He writes long and forcefully about a woman to whom he had been attracted before she chided him for drinking "four bottles of differents kinds of stuff"on July 4 1828, and being much the worse for wear. The letter is boldly penned has fold separations and small holes on page 3 and address panel (which is soiled), which as a handwriten 25 cent rate and circular Dayton date stamp. Ohio had been a state for just over 25 years at this time, making this an early political letter for Ohio. Estimate Value $200 - UP
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