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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06641.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1848 |
| Title | Henry Clay to Mrs. M. MacGregor expressing his feelings at not being nominated for the presidency |
| Date | 19 August 1848 |
| Author | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) |
| Recipient | MacGregor, M. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expresses his sense of relief from "painful suspense and much anxiety" when he failed to be nominated for the presidency by Whig Convention in Philadelphia. Also thanks her for "attentions to Dr. LeHerd[?] and his Lady" and for being a good friend. Hopes to see her again. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Women's History Politics Election Government and Civics President Whigs |
| People | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) MacGregor, M. (fl. 1848) |
| Place written | Ashland, Kentucky |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |