Letter, 1840.

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Letter, 1840.

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One letter written by Pierre-Jean de Smet in Westport, Missouri to J. N. Nicollet, French scientist and western explorer, who was then in Washington, D. C. The letter (in French), written April 21st, 1840 is extremely detailed with descriptions of the Potawatomie and journeys he had made during that winter. He talks about his planned trip to Oregon and visits among the Iroquois and Pawnee. He ends his letter with a postscript concerning the efforts of a Mr. McCoy, Baptist minister, and his efforts to derail the Catholic Missionaries. The collection includes a transcript of a translation into English.

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Spokane Public Library, Downtown Branch

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Spokane Public Library, Downtown Branch

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