Title: Colonel William H. Russell, Sir
Description: Biography of protegee of Henry Clay. William Henry Russell ardently campaigned in Missouri to elect Clay to the presidency, fought in the Seminole War, helped lead an early wagon train to California, and served with John Fremont in the Mexican War.
Subjects: Politics and government, History, Clay, henry, 1777-1852, Missouri, history, California, history, West (u.s.), history, United states, politics and government, 19th century
Places: United States, Missouri, California, West (U.S.)
People: Henry Clay (1777-1852), William Henry Russell (1802-1873)
Time periods: 19th century