Clark family : papers, 1780-1833.

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Clark family : papers, 1780-1833.

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Collection contains Clark family correspondence, including William Clark letters, 1806-1816; land records of Clark land in Kentucky and Indiana; an early plat of Clarksville, Indiana; and George Washington Clark papers. One of the William Clark letters is his famous 23 September 1806 letter giving a partial account of the Lewis and Clark expedition. This letter was published in the Frankfort, Kentucky Palladium, 9 October 1806, was reprinted in other papers throughout the country, and announced to the nation the successful return of the expedition.

0.33 cubic ft.

The Filson Historical Society

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The Filson Historical Society

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Clark, George Washington, 1798-1883

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Clark family.

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Prominent Virginia and Kentucky family. From the description of Clark family : papers, 1780-1833. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46764383 ...

Clark, William, 1770-1838

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Explorer, governor of the Territory of Missouri, army officer, and the U.S. superintendent of Indian Affairs. From the description of William Clark papers, 1816-1818. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452648 Explorer. From the description of [Codicil to will] 1837. (Denver Museum of Nature & Science). WorldCat record id: 29305311 Army officer best known for partnership in the Lewis and Clark expedition. In 1794, he was Lieutenant in the 4th sub-legion...