Letter from William Clark to Edmund Clark, 25 December 1814
Item
Title
Letter from William Clark to Edmund Clark, 25 December 1814
Subject
Description
Letter from William Clark in St. Louis to his brother, Edmund Clark, in Louisville. Writes that he has drawn on him for sixty dollars for a sword and printing. Inquires about his health. Mentions his enslaved man, York. Notes "the prospect of Indian war is unfavourable to us and it may be proper to send my family to Kentucky or Tennessee. It is most probable to Kentucky in that case."
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Source
Clark Family Papers, 1780-1833, Filson Historical Society
Date
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Identifier
Mss. A C592c f1
Collection
Citation
Clark, William, “Letter from William Clark to Edmund Clark, 25 December 1814,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 14, 2025, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5504.
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