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Letter from William Preston to William Clark, 2 May 1795

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Title

Letter from William Preston to William Clark, 2 May 1795

Description

Preston writes friendly greetings to Clark, mentioning he had wished to hear from him sooner because he is eager for news from Kentucky. Updates a little on the relations with Native American. Writes a recommendation for a man who wishes to become a clerk in the quartermasters department.

Source

Clark Family Papers, 1780-1833, Filson Historical Society

Date

Type

Identifier

Mss. A C592c f1

Citation

Preston, William, “Letter from William Preston to William Clark, 2 May 1795,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 19, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5506.