Henry Clay had opened his legal practice in 1799 and was, when this document was drafted in 1801, still two years from entering politics.

A one page autograph legal document in Clay's hand. In Good plus condition. Uneven moderate age-toning overall, with light wear to edges. Folded for mailing. w 6.5 in. x h 8 in.

The document records a plea entered to the Woodford County Court in a civil matter. Signed "H. Clay esq." at signature line. Verso states the name of the case ("Long v. Craig") and pertinent dates to its filing history. RW Consignment. Shelved in Case 7 (Americana binder).