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CLARK, WILLIAM, Explorer of American west. Autograph letter signed ("Wm Clark," with flourish) as Superintendant of Indian Affairs for the Louisiana Territory, to his nephew John O'Fallon, St. Louis, 10 October 1810. 2 pages, 4to, a few light stains.
A PARTNER IN THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION WRITES FROM ST. LOUIS
Clarke (1770-1838) had fought with Anthony Wayne in the old Northwest, then, at the invitation of Meriwether Lewis, joined in leading the historic overland expedition to the Pacific, 1804-1806. Lewis, from his frontier post at St. Louis, advises a nephew: "...I am much pleased to find you think it a duty incumbent on you to write to me frequently...[I]t is not in [my] power to write you very often, as my business occupy[s] the most of my time. I wish Ben to write to you...and relate any interesting occurence, but poor fellow he is so sickly, weakly, lazy...I hope John you will continue to make a profitable use of your time, you are at a stage of life which young men usually show themselves...this is a stage which the eyes of many are on you. You will gratify all who wish you well...[w]rite me more full[y]...and be particular in your situation...Do not seclude yourself from Society...I must conclude by wishing you every success in life..." In an initialled postscript, he gives some advice on financial matters.
A PARTNER IN THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION WRITES FROM ST. LOUIS
Clarke (1770-1838) had fought with Anthony Wayne in the old Northwest, then, at the invitation of Meriwether Lewis, joined in leading the historic overland expedition to the Pacific, 1804-1806. Lewis, from his frontier post at St. Louis, advises a nephew: "...I am much pleased to find you think it a duty incumbent on you to write to me frequently...[I]t is not in [my] power to write you very often, as my business occupy[s] the most of my time. I wish Ben to write to you...and relate any interesting occurence, but poor fellow he is so sickly, weakly, lazy...I hope John you will continue to make a profitable use of your time, you are at a stage of life which young men usually show themselves...this is a stage which the eyes of many are on you. You will gratify all who wish you well...[w]rite me more full[y]...and be particular in your situation...Do not seclude yourself from Society...I must conclude by wishing you every success in life..." In an initialled postscript, he gives some advice on financial matters.