Henry Clay Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
HENRY CLAY
Born: April 12, 1777 in Hanover County, Virginia
Died: June 29, 1852 in Washington, District of Columbia
Clay (1777-1852), who became known as "the Great Pacificator", took office as Secretary of State under President John Q. Adams during less than peaceful circumstances. One of four Presidential hopefuls in the 1824 election, Clay had fewer electoral votes than Adams, Andrew Jackson or William Crawford and was forced to withdraw. Clay's 37 electoral votes determined the outcome of the election when, on the evening of Jan. 9, 1825, he visited Adams, and they struck a bargain. Adams won the election and the animosity of both Jackson and Crawford, who cried "corrupt bargain". Their charge gained credibility when Clay headed the list of Adams' Cabinet appointments. Clay also served as U.S. Senator (1806-1807, 1810-1811, 1831-1842, 1849-1852), Congressman (1811-1814, 1815-1821, 1823-1825) and Speaker of the House (all years in Congress except 1821). He set his bids on the presidency in two additional elections: as the National Republican (Whig) nominee in 1832 (losing to Jackson) and the Whig nominee in 1844 (defeated by Polk). When Clay died on June 29, 1852, he was sure that his last great work, the Compromise of 1850, had permanently averted a Civil War. Unfortunately, the compromise only delayed the inevitable for a decade.
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HENRY CLAY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 250697Legal autograph document signed by Henry Clay, featuring his name in the text. Addressing a complaint, the two-page document discusses a case in the Chancery Court, likely from between 1800 and 1810, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Sale Price $1,195.00
$1,400.00
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HENRY CLAY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/22/1807 - HFSID 50339Autograph document signed: "H. Clay pp" and "Henry Clay" twice, dated August 22, 1807, detailing Clay's lawsuit for a debt owed by John South. The docket on verso is written in Clay's hand, highlighting its authenticity.
Price: $1,400.00
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HENRY CLAY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/11/1802 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 166006Autograph document signed: "Clay for deft", detailing a defense of a legal guardian's stewardship of land in Virginia, dated September 11, 1802. Also signed by "Tho Wallace" as Justice of the Peace. Document showcases Henry Clay's early legal career.
Price: $1,600.00
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HENRY CLAY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT UNSIGNED CIRCA 1812 - HFSID 154786Deposition signed by Henry Clay, handwritten during his first term as Congressman in an 1812 property case. The document remains unsigned, with pencil notations by an unknown hand. Filed on August 21, 1812, it details the surveying of property.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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HENRY CLAY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/21/1829 - HFSID 281100Letter written by Henry Clay in 1829, signed "H. Clay", discussing President Andrew Jackson and political matters. Addressed to P. R. Fendale, it reflects Clay's views on the press and elections. Encapsulated for preservation, with some condition issues.
Price: $3,500.00
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HENRY CLAY - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 261567Document signed by Henry Clay, detailing a legal complaint involving Robert Russell and William Creath. Clay's signature appears on a partly printed document dated 179_. Clay was a notable political figure and attorney in Kentucky.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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HENRY CLAY - FREE FRANK SIGNED - HFSID 87547Franking signature from Henry Clay reading "Free H. Clay" is featured on a 5x2½ front panel addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. David A. Hall/Corner of C & 3rd Streets/Washington." Clay was a notable U.S. political figure and statesman.
Price: $1,400.00
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HENRY CLAY - FREE FRANK SIGNED 05/24/1836 - HFSID 347958Free frank signed by Henry Clay, noted as "H. Clay," is addressed to W.W. Boardman Esqr./ New Haven/ Connecticut, with a postmark from Washington D.C. dated May 26. A prominent black wax seal remains on the envelope.
Price: $1,600.00
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HENRY CLAY - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 07/20/1818 - HFSID 285203Autograph letter signed by Henry Clay, dated July 20, 1818, addressed to US Representative Richard Cutts. The letter discusses issues regarding Pensacola and mentions personal compliments to the Cutts family. Clay alludes to his rivalry with Andrew Jackson.
Price: $1,800.00