Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-03-12
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For Publishing by Subscription he Second Edition Of The
LIFE AND TINES OF HENRY CLAY,


.7uhor of the Junius Trde,s, -Four years Great
Britain" :" Tour on The american Lakes" etc.
PUBLISHED BY A. s. BARNES & co,
No 81 John Street New York.
The rapid sale If The first Edition Of his Work induces the
Publishers 10 oger 10 the Public Second Edition, equal ~
srsry respect 10 he handsome efeeaon Of The first.
TINE design Of this work give full and complete histo-
III oc,o g Pi,ae aha 9Ile as Una
nent statesman heretofore given introduction his
count Of their limits II impossible 10 know Mr. Clay
be ought to be known without the srs and oonsH,i'
his history written carefully for permanent use The Author
spent the last winter Lexington Kentucky avail himself Of
the advantages Of immediate communication with Mr. Clay and
and kindly afforded.
New York, May g. 1915 Mn c. coLros --Dar 81, i am
glad to learn That 700 are preparing Life OF Mr. CLar IN con
tiers Of such deep interest concerning statesman OF such eIa
large share OF patronage feel assured that you will render
the work worthy of the occasion.
THEo. FRELlNGnuYsEN
Nec York. Nay 1915.
Having portions Of the manuscript ofa work eauhed tho
"Junus Tracts happy say that the authors peculiar
and well known powers as writer have been srkngy DIS
played both the plan and execution Of this askwheh
Is now nearly completed He has impaired familiar sub
eet the freshness and charm OF novelty not only y his NOSE OF
Of roh field has Afforded Among the topics Of cap
yang interest the light in which he has placed the al
lodged bargan" between Mr. Adams aud Mr. Clay and the
disclosures he has made regarding H. by the presentation Of new
and doeumentlry evidence truly surprising The light
which work will political history Of the county.
be not less interesting than instructive exhibiting AZ does with
great fidelity success life Of the distinguished
american statesman and placing in distinct and bold ree
and impressive features well Of his public Of his
individual character We cherish pleasing anticipation Of the
general interest of this publication Heartily COM
mend 70 all who desire full and complete history Of Mr.
tIioni :; Philips Phqni1, 2 c. Benedict. tE.ql
Dudley seldea, D. Francis Bacon
As,o York AiaB T. 1875
think well written Life Of Henry Clay work very maeh
be desired 1t must Of course contain history OF the poii
cal this country for the last forty years In all the
public Transaction during that period he has acted leading
part His biography viii therefore only be interesting
but prove nstrucng all who DESTROYS Of acquiring
an accurate knowledge Of the history Of 91, 7inr
Extract Of latter from Gen Leslie Combs Lexington, Ken
tgety, ishO read some portion Of The manuscript
events no, heretofore to the public and have been
much struck with its philosophical character and simplicity Of
arrangement"
hy Dear sl rejoice to hear you are so nearly prepared
il to be- entirely approve OF the manner execution
c. CoLros, Esq. WILLIS HALL"
"Ar Coons literary productions known, and his political
have had wide and deserved reputation and usefulness
the soundes, account and best illustration Of which any
mans biography eau be made the basis not only Of all that
long noble and brilliant career Of Mr. Clay"
[From the Philadelphia Morning Postl
desire faithful accomplished hographer.'
From the Yates County Wing, N.Y.
"a" cannot fail TO interest than publication
that has been written for many years.
From the scioo Gazette, Ohiol
Few men have The Industry Tie keen discrimination and the
that familiar acquaintance with the public a of the United
States requisite for the composition Of such work the de-
gree possessed by Mr. Cotton"
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