Letters, 1901-1902.

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Letters, 1901-1902.

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Letters from Eva Emery Dye (1855-1947), Oregon author and historian, written to Charles Harper Anderson and his wife Sarah (Sally) Travers Lewis Scott Anderson (1847-1926), regarding Dye's research for her historical novel The Conquest about the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Andersons were descendents of Meriwether Lewis and were the last of the family to live in the Lewis home, Locust Hill, in Ivy, Virginia. Most letters were written to Sarah Anderson. Subjects include: the Lewis family genealogy, the private life of Meriwether Lewis, and details on Dye's research and travels. Most letters are typescript. Also includes a draft of a letter from Sarah Anderson to Dye, a letter from a cousin of Sarah Anderson, news clippings, and pamphlets regarding Dye's works.

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Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

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After elected president, Thomas Jefferson wanted a direct and practicable water communication across the continent and US sovereignty over the land occupied by the many different Indian tribes along the Missouri River. In 1803, Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery and named Army Captain Meriwether Lewis its leader. Lewis selected William Clark as second in command. The Corps of Discovery departed from Camp Dubois (Illinois) on May 14, 1804, and met up with Lewis in St. Charles, Missour...

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