Lewis-Marks, papers [manuscript] 1791-1858.

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Lewis-Marks, papers [manuscript] 1791-1858.

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Correspondence and other papers of Lewis, his brother Reuben Lewis, and his half-brother, John Hastings Marks, concerning the Lewis and Marks land holdings in Albemarle Co., Va., Wilkes Co., Ga., and the Northwest Territory, financial affairs, settlement of estates, and Lewis' exploration with Clark. Correspondents and recipients include Nicholas Biddle, William Clark, Thomas A. Hendricks, commissioner, U.S. General Land Office, James Madison, Peter Provenchere, Valentine Wood Southall, John Wilson, commissioner, U.S. General Land Office, Richard M. Young, of the U.S. General Land Office, and various members of the Lewis, Marks, and Meriwether families.

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