ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, December 4, 1846. Letter to William C. C. Claiborne, in part: “I am on my way to N. Orleans, but as I intend to stop a few days at Natchez, I may not reach that City until about the 14th instant. I have on board the horse I presented to you, which I call Monterey. He has been broke, so well that I have ridden him myself. My son James thinks him one of the best trotters he ever rode. If you will have him well groomed, you will find him a most gentlemanly and excellent horse. He is of Arabian blood, and I have no doubt will prove very hardy. I shall direct him to the care of Messrs. Worsley, Foreman & Kennedy, to whom you will be pleased to apply for him. The whole expense upon him from Ashland to N. Orleans is Ten dollars, which you may pay to those gentlemen.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Clay’s own hand. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light stains and two old tape remnants on the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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