Description: 1839 Letter promoting the nomination of Henry Clay for President at the Whig Party Convention. Sent by John Trumbull to William Boardman. Trumbull was a Connecticut State House member, but also part of the famous Trumbull family of Connecticut. Boardman was a member of the Connecticut Senate at the time. In the beginning he references Capt H. Phelps who "contemplates accompanying you to Harrisburg". Harrisburg was where the Whig National Convention was held, so perhaps Boardman was a delegate. The letter is dated November 28, 1839 and the convention began December 4th. Excerpts include "...I hope in a few days to hear of the results of your convention and have have very little doubt that I shall hear of the unanimous nominations of Henry Clay &....I dislike very much to hear peoples talks of Expediency Scott...I am fully satisfied if the Whigs of the U. States cannot elect Henry Clay they cannot elect any other candidate. If we are to be beaten let us meet it like men It will afford me more satisfaction to know that I have tried to elect him...than to succeed with any other candidate. Should Henry Clay be Nominated I will exclaim 'Amen, Amen' ..." Not sure who the reference is for Clay's proposed running mate for VP in this letter. Also neat reference opposing Winfield Scott. Minor upper left corner nick. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple items purchased to save costs.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Northport, New York
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Presidential Campaign: Henry Clay 1840
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