Lot 215
Clay, Henry (1777-1852). Statesman and famed orator. Clay unsuccessfully ran for President in 1824, 1831, and 1844.
Manuscript Letter Signed ("H Clay"). As Senator. One page, quarto, Washington D.C., April 21, 1838. To George Getz, Esquire. Two horizontal and two vertical folds; ink has smeared affecting four words of text. Else, in fine to very fine condition.
Clay writes to Getz, a publisher and bookseller in the process of starting a Whig newspaper: "I do not regret your declining the publication of the Morning Star, as I always feel apprehensive that any enterprise prompted by a friendly regard for me, might not turn out advantageously for the person who undertakes it…" Later, he comments on the political environment: "On whomsoever public opinion may finally unite, whether it be myself or another, I sincerely hope that the harmony & concert, so essential to success, may not be disturbed. The great object should be to eject from the public councils those rulers who have brought ruin & affliction upon the country…".
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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