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Eor Publishing by Subscription The Seesnd Edition Of me
LlPB AND TINES OF HENRY CLAY.
BY CALVIN COTTON

BY CALVIN COTTON,
.author Of the "Juaius Tracts "Four years in Great
Britain" Tour on The .1uericGn Lakes" etc.
PUBLISHED By A. S BARNES a. CO,
No. 81 John Street, New Yoh
The rasii sale Of me rst Edition Of tis Hork induces lie
Publishers 10 Offer 10 The Public Seoond Edition. equal
erery respect 10 The handsome ereepoH Of tLe first
rNHE desn Of tins work give full and complete hisio
~ Of Mr. CLAY's life, private and pebc The unayoida
bic imporectons Of the brief biographical sketches of this emf
men, statesman heretofore gwen As an introduction to his
sPGIcHEs and IN Other forms must be apparent to all
count Of their limits II s impossible to know Mr. Clay
he ought be known without the sss and compiefsns
OF his history written carefully for permanent The Author
the advantages Of immediate with Mr. Cav and
Snd is SSy $ and which was ''
New York. Nav Q. 1876 Ma c. colrox ,-Dea, sp-I am
glad learn that YOU preparing Life ~ Mr. CLAY
with the rINTs portion Of our history embracing
teTs Of such deep n'cre concerning statesman Of such eH
the work worthy Of the occasion
TIIEo FRELINGHUYsEN.
Nrs York, Nay. 1875.
"Lc and Times Of HEM Clay by Nj CoLros author of
"Junas Tracts happy say that the authors peculiar
played both in the plaza and execution OF hia askWho
s nearly completed lie has impaired familiar sub
eo The freshness and charm o novelty only by his mode
treating L, bat By the matter which thorough exploration
uvaung interest the ght ia which he has placed
lodged "baTgai," between Mr. Adams and Mr. Clay, the
he has made re rdnr It. by the prcsenon of new
and documentary evidence truly surprising. The light
which Ibis work will cast political history Of the eountry
interesting than exhibiting as il does with
great fidelity and success the lie Of the distinguished
American statesman, and placing distinct and bold relief
individual character we cherish pleasing ANTICIPATION Of the
general aud effects Of this publication heartily com
mend to all who may desire full aud complete history Of Mr.
Cay's Life and Time"
'tIlonJ :, Philip. Phqni1 ?. c, Benedict, Casql
Dudley seldon, D, Francis Bacon
Mac York, May 7, 1915
think well written Life Of Henry Clay work very much
70 he desired. IL must ct history the
cal this country io the last forty years 10 all the
pubic transactions during hat period he has acted leading
part His biography will therefore not only be Interesting
bot must nsuuctns to all who DESTROYS Of acquiring
~ ''''''N '"''''' ' A''' T David OGDEN
Extract Of letter from Gsn Leslie Combs lexington Ken.
t9eky, rho read some portion Of lie manuscript
~ attest to its accuracy of detail reference many
events not heretofore presented the public and
much struck with M philosophical character aud simplicity Of
AISany ApyiI 28th Ieis
My Dear srT rejoice hear yoa nearly prepared
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it to be, entirely approve OF the
not have The eF,, doubt Judging from your Bsyop: YGr1
From the National Tnteigeneerl
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have had wide and deserved reputation and usefulness
If adequately executed as assured isl the work will
prove The ioandes, and best Illustration Of which any
has happened but Of all that should have happened during
long noble, and brilliant career Of Mr. Clay"
tIrom the Philadelphia Morning Post1
not desire faithful accomplished bographer"
at cannot fail possess interest than any publication
that has been written for many years.
From the Scioo Gazette, Ohiol
"Few have the industry the keen discrimination and the
power Of clear arrangement and lucid composition as well as
that familiar acquaintance with the public affairs Of the United
States requisite for the composition Of such work the de-
gree possessed by Mr. Cotton"
uJIhe work will consist Of Vols Octave pages in
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