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Clement Claiborne Clay

Clement Claiborne Clay

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Clement Claiborne Clay

Confederate senator from Alabama whose portrait appeared on the Confederate one-dollar bill (1816–1882). He spent a year in jail as a suspect in the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Ink signature, “C. C. Clay,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. A vertical fold, scattered toning, and pencil notation to bottom, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #404 - Ended March 13, 2013