Henry Clay Letters for the years 1828 thru 1838

Washington, MD - 28 May 1828

You may have observed in the Telegraph of the 20th inst. an article, taken from a K. paper, in which a formidable array of my mortgages and debts is made with a view of making me out a bankrupt.

Ashland, KY - 14 June 1830

to make the destruction of the Bank the basis of the next Presidential Election.

Ashland, KY - 11 September 1830

It may be assumed, as indisputable, that the renewal of the charter can never take place, as the Constitution now stands

Washington, MD - 15 December 1831

Have you come to any decision about an application to Congress at this Session for the renewal of your Charter?

Ashland, KY - 10 April 1833

Your friendly solicitude to prevent any estrangement between Mr. W. and myself adds another to the many previous obligations under which you had placed me.

Washington, MD - 21 December 1833

it would be well to have a general meeting of the people to memorialize Congress in favor of a restoration of the deposites

Washington, MD - 2 February 1834

My opinion is that no movement should yet be made towards a renewal of the Charter, or the establishment of a New Bank.

Washington, MD - 5 February 1838

I have this moment rec'd your letter, and rejoice at the movement which it states to be in contemplation.

Washington, MD - 6 February 1838

I received your favor of the 4th . & met Mr. B. last night at a small party given at the house at which I board.

Washington, MD - 20 February 1838

The Resolutions from Harrisburg have produced the effect of securing another vote in that of Mr. Buchanan ag't. the Gov't Bank.

Washington, MD - 30 May 1838

You will have seen that the resolution, which had passed the Senate, rescinding the Specie Circular, has also passed the House this morning

Ashland, KY - 14 September 1838

I am glad to learn from you that the Minister from Texas intends to withdraw the application from Texas to be incorporated in our Union.