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THE LIFE AND TINES OF HENRY CLAY,
BY CALVIN COTTON,

BY CALVIN COTTON,
Author OF the "Junius Tracts" -Four Years in Great
Britain, "Tour On the American Lakes" Sc.
PuBLisnED By A. 5. BARNES g. Co., 81 JOHN ST.,
NEw IoRK.
The design Of this work TO give full and complete
history Of Mr. Cayss life private and public. The
avoidable impeccons Of the brief sketch
cs Of this eminent statesman, heretofore given as an
introduction to his Speeches. and in other FORMS must
be apparent TO all, account Of their limits
II is impossible TO know Mr. Clay he ought to be
known, without the fulncss and completeness of his
history, written carefully for permanent The Au
thor spent the last winter at Lexington Kentucky, to
avail himself Of the advantages Of Immediate coninu
nicaoa with Mr. Clay, aud OF access to his papers and
correspondence, which freely and kindly afforded.
The work will consist Of two volumes, Octave, 600
pages in EACH and will be cmbcllishcd with engra-
wings, one likeness Of MIR. Clay, before pub
iished, the other new historical design, growing out
mechanical execution will be in the best style of
giant literature, bound in muslin, and will be published
about the first Of November, 1915.
New YoRK, May S, lS45.
Mr.. e. CoLToS.-Dcar Sir: ! am glad to learn that
you arc preparing Life Of MIR. Clay in connecting
with the Times, PORTION OF our history, embracing
matters Of such deep interest concerning statesman
of such exalted character and inv auabc services that
cannot but command large share of patronage feel
assured that you will render the work worthy of the
OCCASION very respectfully, yours,
| NEW YORK, May 1915.
Having portions of the Manuscript Of a work en-
titled the Life and Times OF Henry Clay, by MIR. Col
ton, author of the 'Junius Tracts" we are happy ia
say that the authors peculiar and well known powers
as writer, have been strkngly displayed both in the
plan and execution of this task-whch is now ear
ly completed He has impaired to a familiar subject
the freshness and charm Of novelty, only by hi
mode OF treating it, but by the matter which tho.
rough exploration OF this rich field has afforded Among
the numerous topics of captivating interest the new
light in which he has placed the alleged 'bargan be
tween Mr. Adams and Mr. Clay, and the disclosures h.
has made regarding it, by the presentation of new ant
documentary evidence, truly surprising The ligh
which this work will cast the political history of thu
country, will not be less interesting than instructive
exhibiting as 1t does, with great fidelity and success
the life OF this most distinguished American statesman
aud placing in distinct and bold relief new and imprcs
sve features well of his public career as of his in
dividua character. We cherish pleasing anticipation
OF the general interest and good effects of this publca
uon' and heartily commend II to all who may desire
iull and complete history OF Mr. Cay's Lie and Times
! Hon. J. PHILIPS PHOENIX
| Hon. HAMILTON FISH
1 Hon. DUDLEY SELDEN,
| +. e.. BENEDICT, Esq.
\ JAMES S. THAYER, Esq.
| ID. FRANCIS BACON, Esq