Letter signed Rene Jussomme, St. Louis, to Thomas Jefferson, December 3, 1807
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Identifier: D04404
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- Thomas Jefferson Collection | Letter signed Rene Jussomme, St. Louis, to Thomas Jefferson. Implores Jefferson's generosity, for he is no longer able to work and supply the needs of his poor family. Believes that Mr. Prior has informed Jefferson of the "bad success" of their expedition from which Jussomme returned crippled for life. He asks to be sent back to the Mandans so that the parents of his wife may take care of his children and says the Indians will not respect the flag of the United States until it is backed by force. (2 pages, in French), 1807 Dec 3
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