Box 3

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Photo of C.M. Clay in a seated position.

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Letter about two new teachers at Berea College who are going to meet Clay at White Hall to discuss antislavery in Kentucky.

Scope and Contents Indianapolis, Indy, February 4, 1885 My Dear Friend: I often think of you, and always with pride and pleasure; and, yet I must confess, with regret. The real leaders of nations and races are never allowed to enter their promised lands; and, therefore, you are always coupled in my mind with regret. Moses could look at Canaan from the top of Pisgah, but might not enter with the people of God. He is the type of all true and truly great leaders . I once hoped that the Republican party would be...

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Discusses foreign affairs with Russia, a convention to be held in France which Hart hopes Clay will attend with him, a monument to be built in Clay's honor, and a poem which Hart was asked to write for Washington's birthday.

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Wishes Clay a happy 91st birthday and mentions the upcoming 200th anniversary of Yale. He wishes Clay could come to the reunion and believes that it will be his own last trip East but says that he will come to White Hall when he returns to talk it over with Clay.

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Letter discussing the politics of the time. Clay running for governor and Grant running for president.

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Thanking Clay for sending letters that was sent to him from members of the Lincoln Cabinet, that he was allowed to have for souvenirs. He also discusses other personal matters.

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Informing Clay that he is writing a book on William H. Seward and would appreciate any letters that he has from him that would contribute to his research.

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Blair is sending a telegram informing Clay that it is important that Schurz has a place in Europe. He is also advising Clay to take Russia instead of Spain due to the fact that it would be a good investment.

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Bowan is sending a letter thanking Clay for the letter that he sent regarding his son