Letter of Meriwether Lewis, Washington, to William Clark, June 19, 1803
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Identifier: A0289-21435
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English
- Clark Family Collection | <emph render="bold">William Clark Series</emph> | Letter signed Meriwether Lewis, Washington, to William Clark. Encloses papers belonging to George Rogers Clark; explains delay in forwarding them. Tells Clark of the congressional act providing for the exploration of Louisiana, and details his preparations for the tour. Asks Clark to join him in this enterprise, and offers the commission of captain in return. (transcript included) [see Jackson, pages 57-60], 1803 June 19
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