Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 17 August 1811

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Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 17 August 1811

Description

Clark writes his brother Jonathan from St. Louis complaining that they don't hear very often from their Kentucky family and fears they are being forgotten. He mentions how scattered the family is at this time and wishes they all were together. American-Native affairs have been active east of the Mississippi, but they are tranquil west of the river. He mentions Indigenous delegations that have recently visited. He fears that The Prophet and his followers are stirring up trouble and need to be dispersed.

Creator

Source

Jonathan Clark papers, Temple Bodley Collection, Filson Historical Society

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Mss. A C593e f8

Citation

Clark, William, “Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 17 August 1811,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed March 29, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5728.