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1805 Explorers Lewis & Clark; Letter from William Clark...



Item # 702413

August 02, 1805

THE REPERTORY, Boston, Aug. 2, 1805  The front page has a very detailed and informative letter from William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, addressed to future president William Henry Harrison, who was then the governor of the Indiana Territory.
The letter, which takes over a full column, chronicles the journey up the Missouri, with much about what they saw and experienced, particularly the rivers and terrain, the wildlife and resources and the various Indian tribes. A very vivid account with great content marking the famous journey and expedition of Lewis and Clark.
The letter is signed in type at its conclusion: Wm. Clark. Great detail on the journey, and terrific to have on the front page.
Four pages, great condition.

Item from Catalog 353 (released for April, 2025)

Category: Pre-Civil War