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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04352.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1848 |
| Title | Henry Clay to James E. Harvey discussing his Presidential candidacy |
| Date | 18 April 1848 |
| Author | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) |
| Recipient | Harvey, James E. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Confidentially discusses his candidacy for president in the election of 1848 and his prospects for gaining votes from certain states. Gives a detailed explanation of his calculation of potential votes, should he receive the nomination from the Whigs. Mentions comments people have made about him. Address leaf is in Clay's hand. |
| Subjects | Politics President Election Whigs |
| People | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Harvey, James E. (b. 1820) |
| Place written | Ashland, Kentucky |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Harvey was a Washington news reporter who was later appointed the U.S. Minister to Portugal by Abraham Lincoln. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |