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Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 14 September 1811

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Title

Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 14 September 1811

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 Indian affairs are deteriorating and the British are to blame. Julia has delivered another son, a "great rough red headed fellow."

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Source

Jonathan Clark papers, Temple Bodley Collection, Filson Historical Society

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Identifier

Mss. A C593e f8

Citation

Clark, William, “Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 14 September 1811,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed March 28, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5730.