Henry Clay Signed 1819 Handwritten Letter (Beckett)

Letter to the Secretary of the Nacy, Smith Thompson measures 8" x 9.5" in size. Hand-signed and written by Henry Clay (D. 1852).

Henry Clay (1777–1852) was an influential American statesman and orator, known for his role in shaping U.S. politics during the early 19th century. Born in Virginia, Clay moved to Kentucky, where he became a prominent lawyer and politician. He served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, where his skills as a speaker earned him the nickname "The Great Compromiser." Clay played a key role in crafting landmark agreements such as the Missouri Compromise (1820) and the Compromise of 1850, which aimed to balance the interests of free and slave states. He ran for president multiple times but never succeeded. A leading figure in the Whig Party, Clay advocated for a strong national economy, infrastructure development, and protective tariffs, encapsulated in his American System. His efforts to preserve the Union, while often controversial, made him a pivotal figure in pre-Civil War U.S. politics.

The autograph includes an official Beckett Authentication Services hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Beckett LOA

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