Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 5 October 1808
Item
Title
Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 5 October 1808
Description
Clark writes his brother Jonathan from St. Louis relating news about the fort [Fort Osage] he has built up the Missouri and a treaty he negotiated with the Osage nation. He is overwhelmed with official business. He very much wants to engage in mercantile business with John Hite Clark. He reviews possible opportunities in St. Louis for John Sullivan who is there.
Creator
Source
Jonathan Clark papers, Temple Bodley Collection, Filson Historical Society
Date
Type
Identifier
Mss. A C593e f3
Collection
Citation
Clark, William, “Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 5 October 1808,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 20, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5704.