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AMERICAN STATESMEN]. JOHNSON, Andrew (1808-1875), President . Autograph letter signed ("Andrew Johnson") as Governor of Tennessee, to Robert Mc[C]lelland, Greenville, Tenn., 10 August 1853. 1 page, 4to, blue paper, integral blank, spotting and minor staining. A fine recommendation sent by Andrew Johnson, Governor of Tennessee, to Secretary of the Interior Robert McClelland. Johnson writes, "Mr. Graham is a gentleman of character and high standing in the community; a uniform and consistent Democrat ... I know Mr. Graham personally... and recommend him as a suitable individual to fill the appointment referred to in the Hon. S.P. Maldo's letter of June 30th 1853." -- HAYES, Rutherford B. (1822-1893). President . Autograph letter signed ("R.B. Hayes") as President, to Mrs. Sarah Hale, Washington, 26 May 1877. 1 page, 8vo, Executive Mansion stationery. Hayes thanks Mrs. Hale, on behalf of his wife, for sending a copy of her book Distinguished Women : "she will prize the book for itself...and especially as the gift of a lady as distinguished and who has accomplished so much." -- HAMLIN, Hannibal (1809-1891). Vice President . Two autograph letters signed ("H. Hamlin") as Vice President, to Solomon Foot, Hampden and Bangor, [ME], 16 October 1861 and 7 November 1862. Together 2 pages, 8vo. Hamlin requests, on two separate occasions, that Senator Foote cover for him as he would arrive after the opening of the Senate session, explaining in one case: "so I may delay a week or ten days, in case I shall desire to do so." -- WEBSTER, Daniel (1782-1852). Autograph letter signed ("D. Webster") to an unknown recipient, Washington, 7 May [1837]. 4 pages, 4to. An interesting letter in which Webster expresses concern over "These secular difficulties, brought on by these times." Likely referring to the Panic of 1837 and its impact, Webster notes that "I feel half the time mad, & half the time sad" as he has "invested very liberally, in the western world, mostly in excellent Govt. Lands at 1.25 per acre." Acknowledging his substantial debt, he notes that the people that he relies upon for cash have none available. He states that he has invested in land in New Hampshire, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin as well as a house in Boston giving him over $100,000 in real estate, as well as stock. He broods that if nothing can be done to "furnish the necessary relief" he may have to return to Boston "& look up my lawyer's green bag." -- CLAY, Henry (1777-1852). Autograph letter signed ("H. Clay") to Colonel S. Lisle Smith, Ashland, 14 June 1843. 1 page, 4to . CLAY ON CAMPAIGNING FOR OFFICE. Clay discusses politics and the Whig Party one year before it nominated him as candidate for President of the United States. Obviously replying to a request concerning political campaigning, Clay writes: "In reference to political objects, I do not think it right to make any tour; and if it were right, it would be difficult to determine where to begin and where to end. Taking this view of the matter, I have foreborne to leave my own residence but in the pursuit of business or health." Not acknowledging the possibility of a nomination that he surely desired, Clay closes optimistically: "I congratulate you on the bright prospects of the Whig cause. Taking into view its goodness...and all the causes now in operation, the victory of 1844 will eclipse that of 1840." Together six items . (6)