LS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, May 22, 1840. Letter to W. W. Wonley, written from the Senate Chamber to introduce the journalist and traveler James Silk Buckingham. In full: "Mr. J. S. Buckingham, so well known by his travels, and by his interesting discourses on the Holy Land and other countries which he has visited, being about to visit your place, I take pleasure in introducing him to your acquaintance and recommending him to your friendly attention as a gentleman whom I have the satisfaction of knowing, and one of whose public lectures I attended with instruction and delight." In fine condition, with old mounting remnants along the edge of the integral address leaf.
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