Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 14 September 1811
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Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 14 September 1811
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Description
William Clark writes his brother, Jonathan Clark, from St. Louis, Missouri, that William Preston has been there on a visit but doesn't care for the area, and likely will settle near Jonathan in the Louisville area. Reports that Native American affairs are deteriorating and the British are to blame. Julia has delivered another son, a "great rough red headed fellow."
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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, 14 September 1811,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed January 19, 2025, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5730.
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