Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 26 August 1809
Title
Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 26 August 1809
Subject
Description
Clark writes his brother Jonathan from St. Louis reporting the distressing situation Meriwether Lewis is in regarding the government and his personal affairs. Clark believes all will work out. He is disgusted with York and wishes Jonathan to do with him as he wishes upon his arrival in Louisville - hire him out or sell him. Relays that Julia is in poor health, thinks family have rather forgotten them, but anticipates much joy in their upcoming visit.
Creator
Source
Jonathan Clark papers, Temple Bodley Collection, Filson Historical Society
Date
Type
Identifier
Mss. A C593e f6
Collection
Citation
Clark, William, “Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 26 August 1809,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 16, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5715.