Copies of letters and form letters
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the loose papers from the scrapbooks. In addition to various clippings there are several pamphlets and fliers. These include: a pamphlet entitled Constitution, or Articles for the Government of the Fayette Legion, adopted 27 Mar 1843. The volunteer companies listed are: Lexington Light Infantry - Lexington Greys - Lexington Grenadiers - Transylvania Cadets, Co. A - Transylvania Cadets, Co. B; a flier promoting the Waters of the Celebrated Blue Lick Springs by M. Benckart; an 1872 circular letter about the Union Republican party of Kentucky; and a speech by C.M. Clay entitled The New Era printed as handbill with a notation on back "Centennial= 1889"in Clay's hand.
Dates
- Creation: 1827 - 1901
Creator
- From the Collection: Clay, Cassius Marcellus (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Condition of the original scrapbooks varies but one is very fragile. Special handling required.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.47 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, Research Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository