Edward Kern letter
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Kern, Edward Meyer, 1823-1863
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Edward Meyer Kern was an artist, scientist, and explorer from Philadelphia. In 1845, Edward accepted the position of artist and topographer for John Charles Frémont's third expedition, which was to explore the central route to California. The Frémont expedition merged California Battalion when the Mexican War began, and Edward was made commander of Sutter's Fort. From the description of Diary of Edward Meyer Kern, 1848, October 8-November 11. (Huntington Library, Art Collections &a...
Kern, Richard H., 1821-1853
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Richard H. Kern was the older brother of Edward Meyer Kern. Richard was also an illustrator and scientist who, like Edward, accompanied the surveyor John C. Frémont on an expedition through the Rocky Mountains. He later worked for the U.S. Army, drawing topographical views of Indian territories. Unfortunately, he was killed in an ambush in 1853. From the description of Richard H. Kern's trip with Sitgreaves', 1851, August 13-September 22. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & B...
