Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 28 May 1809
Title
Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 28 May 1809
Subject
Description
Clark writes his brother Jonathan from St. Louis regarding plans to travel east for a visit in the fall and their likely route. He reports how Julia and Lewis are doing, including Lewis being vaccinated with the cowpox and his reaction to being bathed. Sends regrets of George Rogers Clark's situation and hopes he will continue to recover. Talks of York's return to St. Louis from Kentucky and his continued bad attitude, punishment, and possible plans regarding him, and an enslaved woman Priscilla giving birth to a stillborn child and her little boy getting accidently scalded. He provides an update on the most recent news regarding Native American affairs and possible hostilities.
Creator
Source
Jonathan Clark papers, Temple Bodley Collection, Filson Historical Society
Date
Type
Identifier
Mss. A C593e f5
Collection
Citation
Clark, William, “Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 28 May 1809,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 19, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5713.