William Clark's Letter to Meriwether Lewis Clark, Giving Advice on Entering the Corps of Topographical Engineers


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Description: ALS William Clark, St. Louis, to Meriwether Lewis Clark. Advice on entering the Corps of Topographical Engineers; warns him “to use every precaution in your power to preserve health and eyes.” He suggests pursuing "the appointment of civil engineer". He also remarks on social affairs and the health on Mr Kennerly.




William Clark's Letter to Meriwether Lewis Clark, Appealing that His Son to Stop Drawing


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Description: ALS William Clark, Washington City, to Meriwether Lewis Clark. Alarmed to hear of his son{u2019}s deteriorating eyesight and begs him to stop drawing ?except by the order of Col. Thayer.? He also remarks on having to return by the same route he had taken, and the delay this will cause to their meeting one another.




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.