Manuscript Database

Creator/Title

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852. Speech, 4 February 1841. A.Ms. 4p.

Call No.

Mss. A C620 (vault L5)

Content

Clay argues for an extra session of Congress. Van Buren's administration has been rejecte by the people and no action would mean a continuation of current policies and wold hinder Gen. Harrison's administration. Clay discusses the reasons an extra session is needed and castigates the democrats.

Subject Heading

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862