1825 Letters

Washington, MD - 8 January 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Blair... In the first place they all believe that my friends have the power of deciding the question, and then that I have the power of controlling my friends.

Washington, MD - 13 January 1825

A main inquiry is, in what direction Mr. Clay and his friends will move. There would seem at present to be some reason to think they will take a part finally for Mr. Adams.

unknown - 15 January 1825

I HAVE written to the boys, that I will help them a little, if you are satisfied it would do them good.

unknown - 22 January 1825

I was sitting alone in my chamber reflecting on the brief life of our sainted little boy, when your letter came

Washington, MD - 28 January 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... I have interrogated my conscience as to what I ought to do, and that faithful guide tells me that I ought to vote for Mr. Adams

Washington, MD - 29 January 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Blair... A letter from you is always refreshing ; and I wish that I could entitle myself to expect them more frequently

Washington, MD - 4 February 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... The batteries of some of the friends of every man who would now be President, or who, four or eight years hence, would be President, are directed against me...

unknown - 4 February 1825

Mr. Clay's ill-judged card has produced an avowal, or sort of avowal, which makes the whole thing look ridiculous.

House Of Representatives - 5 February 1825

I must remark in the first place, that my acquaintance with Mr. Adams, although friendly and respectful, I hope, on both sides, certainly so on mine, is not particular.

Washington, MD - 10 February 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... The "long agony" was terminated yesterday, and Mr. Adams was elected on the first ballot.

Frankfort, KY - 15 February 1825

We are all waiting with breathless impatience, to know the result of the Presidential election.

Washington, MD - 16 February 1825

You are acquainted with all the particulars of the election. The appointments are now under consideration. Mr. Clay will be Secretary of State

Washington, MD - 18 February 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... When the subject of the offer of the Department of State to me was first opened to my congressional friends, there existed among them some diversity of opinion...

Chillicothe, OH - 19 February 1825

I was gratified to learn by the mail of this morning that the long agony is over, and particularly that the contest was terminated on the first ballot.

Washington, MD - 20 February 1825

The expidition will not proceed this year. I brought the subject before the Cabinet at the commencement of the session; but the opinion was, that it could not be conducted as it ought to be without the consent of the Mexican government

War Department, MD - 25 February 1825

Mr Owen, the bearer is desirous of forming the acquaintance of one, so distinguished by the affection and esteem of his fellow citizens as yourself.

Montpelier, VA - 25 February 1825

I must not let the session of Congress close without returning my thanks for the printed documents for which I was indebted, as appeared, to your friendly politeness.

Washington, MD - 4 March 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... I have the gratification to tell you that all my information from the West bespeaks a satisfied state of the public mind, in relation to the result of the late election.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 March 1825

Since my connection with the Bank I have been obliged to make it an invariable rule not to be a borrower from the Bank itself and not to be an indorser on notes

Washington, MD - 15 March 1825

I still believe that this is but the last gasp of selfishness and party, and that better days are coming.

Monticello, VA - 25 March 1825

I know how apt we are to consider those we knew long ago, and have not since seen, to be exactly still what they were when we knew them, and to have been stationary in body and mind, as they have been in our recollections.

Charles City, VA - 27 March 1825

I am on the contrary fully impressed with the belief that the United States owes you a deep debt of gratitude

Boston, MA - 0 April 1825

Daniel Webster letter to Henry Clay... I am obliged to you for a copy of your address to your constituents.

Richmond, VA - 4 April 1825

I have long since ceased to credit charges destitute of proof, and to consider them as mere aspersions.

Washington, MD - 6 April 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... I find my office no bed of roses. With spirits never more buoyant, twelve hours work per day are almost too much for my physical frame.

unknown - 8 April 1825

You will have heard of the bloodless duel ; I regret it very much ; but the conduct of Mr. Randolph has been such that I suppose it was thought that it could not longer be tolerated.

unknown - 11 April 1825

Notwithstanding the mildness of the winter, March has been cold, and the spring is backward.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 April 1825

Allow me again to invite your attention to the subject of turning the balances with the State Banks, in your favor by bringing your discounts within your income.

Washington, MD - 29 April 1825

Henry Clay letter to General Gaines... I requested him to make a communication to you respecting an incident which occurred in the President's house a few days ago.

Washington, MD - 29 April 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... Your name is not before the public as the writer of the letter.

Philadelphia, PA - 12 May 1825

Our first duty is to take care of the Bank

Bath, ENG - 18 May 1825

Assuredly, the distance of a day's journey which separates us, can not long impede any efforts I can make to effect our meeting, if I shall learn by your answer that you do not expect soon to visit Bath

Boston, MA - 23 May 1825

You know Judge Smith of New Hampshire, at least in his public and professional character. I wish to recommend him to you, on the score of private worth and social qualities.

Boston, MA - 8 June 1825

Daniel Webster letter to Henry Clay... We are glad to learn, through the papers, that you have been able to leave the city for a little visit into Maryland...

Philadelphia, PA - 24 June 1825

The truth is simply this. The Bank is doing very well.

Utica, NY - 8 July 1825

Yesterday we went to visit Trenton Falls, a famous lion, fifteen miles from this place.

Niagara Falls - 15 July 1825

It is one of my most agreeable duties, before leaving this place, to write to you, to tell you how much we have admired the great spectacle here, and how sincerely we have lamented every hour that you were not with us

Niagara Falls - 16 July 1825

We have all been greatly delighted with the Falls; they have exceeded our expectations.

Niagara Falls - 17 July 1825

Before leaving here I wish to say an additional word or two on the subject of the Falls, by way of explaining or correcting some things in my letter.

Boston, MA - 12 August 1825

There is in my mind but one objection to the appointment which you suggest

Montpelier, VA - 12 August 1825

I have received the copy of your oration delivered at Bunker Hill

Bath, ENG - 31 August 1825

But en attendant, if you could, without inconvenience, procure me a consular appointment under the Colombian Government, or any agency worth even 200 per annum, in any situation in Europe, such an addition to our present small income would make us co

Washington, MD - 2 September 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... Our late affliction was rendered still more severe by the circumstances under which it occurred.

Boston, MA - 21 September 1825

You cheer us with the possibility of a visit, but again you damp us by calling it a faint hope.

Boston, MA - 28 September 1825

Daniel Webster letter to Henry Clay... Under another cover I send you what has occurred to me on the subject of our trade with England.

Boston, MA - 13 October 1825

Daniel Webster letter to Henry Clay... The subject of the recent British order is exciting some little attention, as you will have observed, in the commercial cities...

Paris, FRA - 13 October 1825

most sincerely sympathize with you and Mrs. Clay in the sad calamity you have suffered in the loss of your dear little daughter.

Boston, MA - 13 October 1825

I had true pleasure in reading your Bible Society speech. Certainly I think it the best, far the best, which I have seen.

unknown - 17 November 1825

I am highly pleased with the idea of a gymnasium; it is a subject which has often occupied my thoughts, and in relation to which it has appeared to me that the fashion of the times needs to be changed.

Washington, MD - 30 November 1825

Henry Clay letter to Francis Brooke... If Virginia is to designate a Senator upon the principle of opposition to the administration, let that Senator be Mr. B. Giles.

La Grange, FR - 28 December 1825

You are by this time at Washington, with many others of my friends, occupied in the day with concerns most interesting to me, and spending every evening in those parties which I have happily enjoyed last winter.

Washington, MD - 31 December 1825

I shall call up the judiciary bill to-morrow. I know not what will be its fate. I was for two judges, but a majority of the committee were for three.