CLAY HENRY Autograph Letter Signed

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CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, to Z. Collins Lee, asking about political support for the Whig party in Maryland and discussing a land speculation conspiracy involving members of the Van Buren administration and Democrats in Congress. With a holograph address and Franking Signature. 1 page, folded 4to sheet with integral address leaf. Ashland, 15 September 1839

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" . . . I look to Maryland now with intense interest -- So much now depends upon her. Your letter encourages me . . . Is it possible that two whigs will obstinately persevere and thereby ensure the success of the Administration Candidate? . . . Recent developments show that a vast Company was formed embracing officers high in the Government, which engrossed immense quantities of the best public lands . . . the Public will be astonished by the disclosure, if indeed any thing can astonish it . . ."