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Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 31 January 1811

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Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 31 January 1811

Description

Clark writes his brother Jonathan from St. Louis reporting on a duel in which he acted as a second. Lieutenant John Campbell unfairly is in jail due to his role in the affair--although not one of the duelists-- and wishes Jonathan was there to give him advice.

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Source

Jonathan Clark papers, Temple Bodley Collection, Filson Historical Society

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Mss. A C593e f8

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Citation

Clark, William, “Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 31 January 1811,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed November 13, 2025, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5726.

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