Meriwether Lewis Clark's Letter to Samuel Churchill Clark, Delivering News Sent from His Brother in China and the Regarding the Civil War


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Description: ALS Meriwether Lewis Clark, New Madrid, to Samuel Churchill Clark. “Willie [William Hancock Clark] wrote from China, he had just learned of the inauguration of Civil War in our Country . . . I feel thankful that he is on our side of the Glorious Cause and I hope if he is not arrested on his arrival in New York . . . that he will join us.”.

























William Clark's Letter to Meriwether Lewis Clark, Transmitting Family News and Advice


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Description: ALS William Clark, St. Louis, to Meriwether Lewis Clark. He assures his son of his improving health following his fever. He also mentions that Mr Wash has been appointed one of the Supreme Judges. He is eager to learn of duties assigned to his son as a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.