Sold for:
$2,250
$2,250
Autographed letter signed ("H. Clay"), as Senator, one page, on a bifolium, Ashland, July 24th, 1842. To John W. Allen, expressing dismay over President John Tyler's resistance to his legislation for a national banking act, "a source on which I place great reliance assures me that Tyler will certainly veto the tariff just passed. What madness!" He concludes the letter with his thoughts on running for the Presidency. Folded in thirds, with original wax seal and mailing stamp. Framed. 9 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2015-05-07
