Calista Willard Scott letter, 1903, undated.

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Calista Willard Scott letter, 1903, undated.

Calista Scott was the grand-daughter of Alexander H. Willard, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Her letter (March 34, 1903) comments on her grandfather. Also included is a short printed biographical sketch of Willard. [Typescript copy.] (SC 723) Her letter (March 34, 1903) comments on her grandfather. Also included is a short printed biographical sketch of Willard.

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