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Henry Clay (1777-1852), Secretary of State 1825-29, manuscript "H. Clay" free frank with Department of State above on folded cover to Baltimore, postmarked red "Washn City Dec. 14" cds with straight line "Free", small cover tear at top, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Henry Clay, Sr. was an American lawyer, politician, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three different terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was also Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829. He lost his campaigns for president in 1824, 1832 and 1844. Henry Clay generally did not indicate his office when franking mail as required by regulations.
Realized: $260