Nov 26, 2013 - Sale 2333

Sale 2333 - Lot 41

Price Realized: $ 1,250
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Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Thomas Wilson, cashier at the Bank of the United States, stating that he has paid to John Jacob Astor the $1,500 due to Clay as compensation for service as the Bank's legal counsel, and noting that he is to attend the Federal Court at Columbus on July 4th. 1 page, 4to, with integral address leaf; docketed at upper right recto, folds. Lexington, 28 June 1824

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John Jacob Astor helped finance Clay's 1824 presidential campaign.