CLAY, Henry (1777-1852). Autograph letter signed ("H. Clay") as Secretary of State to Minister of Spain Don Francisco Tacón, Washington, 13 June 1828.
In Spanish. One page, 250 x 200mm. (uneven left edge)
In need of taking leave from Washington due to health concerns, Clay notifies his correspondent to send any communications related to the State Department to his chief clerk, Mr. Daniel Brent. During this period, Clay was struck with a number of varied illnesses, with his correspondence from this period frequently mentioning his bouts with illness, particularly with colds and flu. His health was particularly worsened by a grueling work schedule, combined with the stress and immense personal sorrow of losing five of his children by the time of writing.
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