$146
Autographed letter signed ("H. Clay"), one page, on a bifolium, Washington, March 14, 1836. Matted. Clay writes to Thomas S. Peers, Esq., Richmond, Virginia, in response to a letter, stating: "... the execution law in Kentucky is substantially the same as that of Virginia ... that the first execution delivered to the Sheriff or Officer binds the property of the debtor, and that no destinction in this respect is made on behalf of residents to the prejudice of non-residents." He refers the recipient to an attorney named Mr. Richard Pindell of Lexington. Some staining to second sheet; remnants of original seal and postmark; creased, with some separation at the folds; tear to second page. Size of full sheet 10 x 15 1/2 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05
