ALS, 1850 June 15 : Department of State, Washington, to John Charles Fremont.

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ALS, 1850 June 15 : Department of State, Washington, to John Charles Fremont.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15531096

Secretary Clayton informs JCF that the Royal Geographical Society's Founders Medal has arrived from Ambassador Laurence, acclaiming JCF's "valuable and distinguished services, which you have rendered, not only to your own country, but to the whole scientific world."

1 p. ; 22 x 18 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

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John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American explorer, military officer, and politician. He was a US Senator from California, and in 1856 was the first Republican nominee for President of the United States. A native of Georgia, Frémont acquired male protectors after his father's death, and became proficient in mathematics, science, and surveying. During the 1840s, he led five expeditions into the Western United States and became known as "The Pathfinder". During the...

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Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856

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Farmer, lawyer, and statesman. From the description of John M. Clayton papers, 1798-1868 (bulk 1819-1850). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980031 Clayton served as U.S. Secretary of State, 1849-1850. From the description of ALS, 1850 June 15 : Department of State, Washington, to John Charles Fremont. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 15531096 Politician Clayton, who was born in Delaware, served in the U.S. ...