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[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]
Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr. concerning Starks' introduction to Henry Clay, Jr. in which he tells of Clay, Jr.'s courage and ability as a pilot. Starks tells the story of Clay, Jr. shooting down a German plane and then taking parts of the plane as souvenirs.
Date:
December 5, 1918
Creator:
Starks, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to Jenni Hill, December 10, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to Jenni Hill describing his actions from 1917 to 1918. Clay left the U. S. on August 18, 1917 and then left England on March 17, 1918; he first went over the lines in April 1918.
Date:
December 10, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father, December 22, 1918]
Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his father back home wishing his family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well as saying he has nine solo flight hours.
Date:
December 22, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. by an Airplane]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. standing next to an airplane. According to the photo he is a part of the 41st Aero Squadron.
Date:
[1919..1917]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Grave]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s grave site in Koblenz, Germany. A woman is standing over his grave with a flower in her hand. His grave stone can be seen in the foreground of the photo. The back of the photo reads: "Memorial Day A. E. F. Cemetery Germany 1919."
Date:
1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Grave Marker]
Photograph of the A. E. F. Cemetery in Koblenz, Germany. This photo is focused in on Henry Clay, Jr.'s cross. His reads: "Henry R. Clay 1-Lt. HQ. 3 A. A. Ser."
Date:
1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lieutenant Whelihan to Henry Clay, Jr., February 4, 1919]
Telegram from Lieutenant Welihan to First Lieutenant Henry Clay, Jr. regarding his recent accepted proposal to be transferred.
Date:
February 4, 1919
Creator:
Whelihan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919]
Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of Henry Clay, Jr. Reinthal includes a message from his son that describes the amazing qualities of Clay, Jr.
Date:
April 4, 1919
Creator:
Reinthal, Sol
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance]
This official government document is a notification on how to make a claim because of a soldier's death in the war. Clear instructions are written at the bottom pertaining to the claiming of belongings or pay for Army personnel.
Date:
April 7, 1919
Creator:
Houlihan, H. C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Cluster of Crosses with Flowers]
Photograph of a group of crosses with one large cross in the back. This is a marker for the grave site of Henry Clay, Jr. who died February 4, 1919. The back of the photo reads: 'In loving memory of one of my den boys who passed to the Higher Life February 4, 1919. Evacuation Hospital 6 U.S. Army. Coblenz, Germany Lord knoweth best."
Date:
May 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Director of Air Service to Henry Clay, Jr., June 21, 1919]
Letter from A. C. York to Henry R. Clay, Jr. relaying information concerning the status of Henry Clay, Jr. The letter says that "Lieutenant Clay was recommended for, but not promoted to a captaincy."
Date:
June 21, 1919
Creator:
York, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jae P. Moore to Henry Clay, Sr., April 24, 1919]
Letter to Henry Clay, Sr. from Jae P. Moore concerning Moore's sending of Henry Clay, Jr.'s combat reports. Moore says that the reports are copies made "from the original that I took for myself."
Date:
August 24, 1919
Creator:
Moore, Jae P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings]
This bill of lading from the United States War Department stating the shipment of the belongs of Henry Clay, Jr. The form contains the number of packages, and the contents of the packages, as well as the weight.
Date:
November 10, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay]
This is a notice of settlement for Henry and Harriett Clay for compensation after the death of Henry Clay, Jr. The document outlines amounts owed, and the schedule of payments.
Date:
December 5, 1919
Creator:
Baity, J. L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to the Parents of Henry Clay, Jr., February 21, 1920]
Letter to the parents of Henry Clay, Jr. regarding his death in 1919, this letter solely expresses condolences to Clay, Jr.'s parents.
Date:
February 21, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. C. Harris to Henry R. Clay, Jr., September 16, 1920]
Letter from the Adjutant General P. C. Harris to Henry R. Clay, Sr., concerning an award to be awarded posthumously to Henry Clay, Jr. The letter documents two combats that Henry Clay, Jr. fought valiantly against a larger force.
Date:
September 16, 1920
Creator:
Harris, P. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Anderson Wright to Mr. and Mrs. Clay, April 15, 1921]
Letter from C. Anderson Wright, president of Tale-Spins Magazine Co. to the parents of Henry Clay, Jr. apologizing for the War Department having not altered Clay, Jr.'s status. He does off a complementary subscription to the magazine if they would like.
Date:
April 15, 1921
Creator:
Wright, C. Anderson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clayton Briseel to Henry and Harriett Clay, March 20, 1922]
Letter from Clayton Briseel to Mr. and Mrs. Clay regarding Briseel's acknowledgement of Henry Clay, Jr.'s burial in the United States. At the end Briseel mentions that he has not been able to locate any of Henry's accounts.
Date:
March 20, 1922
Creator:
Briseel, Clayton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing the Flight Personnel of Squadron 43]
This document contains the names of the men of Squadron 43 of the Royal Air Force 1916-1919. This document is organized by columns: "name, rank, duty, nationality, year, ref. code, casualty, remarks."
Date:
April 28, 1968
Creator:
Wakeman, George G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. and J. A., Jr. on the Porch]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. and J. A., Jr. on the front porch of a house. According to the photo Clay is standing in the doorway wearing a nice dress suit, and J. A., Jr. is sitting in the rocking chair with his arm around a woman.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. and J. A., Jr. with Two Cows]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. and another boy with two cows. Each boy has his own cow on a rope. There is a small farm silo among the trees in the background of the picture. According to the photo, the boy on the left is named "J. A., Jr."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. in His Football Uniform]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. in his football uniform and standing on the football field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Football Team in Missouri]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s football team in Missouri. Of the fourteen players, six are sitting in front and eight are standing behind them. According to the photo, Clay is sitting down and fourth from the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. with a Cow]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. working with a cow next to a large shed. The text on the back of the photo reads: "Henry Clay with cow in Missouri."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History