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Title: June 11, 1819 Letter
Date: 1819-06-11
Description: This letter describes Clark's efforts to outfit the Atkinson Expedition to the Yellowstone River. The letter also discusses the City of Saint Louis, where Lt. Clark was staying at the time.

Title: P-064 Yellowstone Expedition Letters
Date: 1819-06-11
Description: This pair of autograph letters are from Lieutenant Isaac Clark to his Father, Colonel Isaac Clark of Vermont, describing his efforts to outfit the Atkinson Expedition to the Yellowstone River. Letters also discuss the City of Saint Louis, where Lt. Clark was staying at the time. The Yellowstone Expedition detailed in these letters is a little-known but significant early western expedition. It was organized in 18191 and was under the command of Col. (later Brigadier General) Henry Atkinson. The group was charged with ascending the Missouri River by steamboat (an early attempt at such travel on the Missouri) to establish a series of forts along the river to protect the American fur trade, guard against hostile Indians, and counteract the presence of the British Hudson’s Bay Company in the region. The expedition ultimately reached the “Council Bluff” in eastern Nebraska, where they established Fort Atkinson, near the Missouri River. The troops at Fort Atkinson endured a harsh winter in 1819-1820, and lack of provisions left them susceptible to scurvy and other diseases, which ultimately claimed between 100 and 200 lives. Clark’s letters give a rare firsthand account of the logistics and provisions of the expedition. Both letters are written by Lieut. Clark, to his father, Col. Isaac Clark in Castleton, Vermont. Isaac Clark, Sr. (1742-1822) had a military career that spanned some fifty years. He fought in the Revolutionary War, participating in the Battle of Bennington (1777) and the recapture of Fort Ticonderoga (1778). During the War of 1812 he led Vermont troops in patrolling the border with Quebec to prevent smuggling and led several military forays into Quebec. He also served in several political and judicial positions in Vermont.

Title: Letter of the Hon. J. Reynolds of Illinois, to his Constituents
Date: 1840-06
Description: City of Washington, June 1840.

Title: Letter from Governor William Henry Harrison to Captain Daniel Bissell, October 8, 1806
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1806-10-08
Description: Letter from William Henry Harrison to Daniel Bissell in October of 1806. Harrison tells Bissell of his actions with regard to the case of Zebulon Pike.
Text: the letter was returned to me & I intended to have written by Mr Greater but he left this place without my knowing it having called at my house when I was absent. Your letter of the 4th of April last was duly received & invoiced every difficulty with regard to the affairs of T. Harrison. indeed I never had an idea that Lt. Pike for whom I have a great esteem & friendship had done anything more
Show more the letter was returned to me & I intended to have written by Mr Greater but he left this place without my knowing it having called at my house when I was absent. Your letter of the 4th of April last was duly received & invoiced every difficulty with regard to the affairs of T. Harrison. indeed I never had an idea that Lt. Pike for whom I have a great esteem & friendship had done anything more
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Title: Letter from General James Wilkinson to Captain Daniel Bissell, May 17, 1800
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1800-05-17
Description: Letter from James Wilkinson to Daniel Bissell in May of 1800. Bissell discussing logistics and accommodations.
Text: Fort Adams 17th May 1800 ______ Dear Sir I have your two letters for the 3rd & 8th -Jany and note the contents. If no other accommodation presents, which you if possible to charter the Julian, if she can be got at such price or will enable me by taking a partial Load, to reimburce myself within 4. 5. or 6. or 700 dollars- but no passenger is to be permitted on Board the vessel engaged for me
Show moreFort Adams 17th May 1800 ______ Dear Sir I have your two letters for the 3rd & 8th -Jany and note the contents. If no other accommodation presents, which you if possible to charter the Julian, if she can be got at such price or will enable me by taking a partial Load, to reimburce myself within 4. 5. or 6. or 700 dollars- but no passenger is to be permitted on Board the vessel engaged for me
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Title: Henry Clay Indenture
Date: 1828-12-19
Description: This document appears to be a draft legal document or indenture written by Henry Clay in his role as executor of the estate of Mr. Thomas Hart deceased. As executor he has apparently sold a parcel of Mr. Hart’s land holdings to a Mr. Hezekiah Shulds for seventy five dollars. An indenture is a legal contract reflecting a debt or purchase obligation, specifically referring to two types of practices: in historical usage, an indentured servant status, and in modern usage and the case here, an instrument used for commercial debt or real estate transaction., The Indenture made this 19th day of December, 1829 between Henry Clay serving executor of Thomas Hart Sen(ior?) deceased of the one part, being of the County of Fayette, and Hezekiah Shulds of the County of Fleming of the other part. Witnesseth? that for and consideration of the sum of twenty five dollars to the said Clay paid, the receipt where of he doth hereby acknowledge, and in value of the last will and testament of the said Hart, the said Clay Both parted? bargained and sold unto the said Hezekiah Shulds the following _____? or parcel of land containing Seventy five acres lying and being in the County of Fleming, and bounded as following, to wit: Beginning at a blue ____? and sugar tree, corner of Joseph F. Farrow’s tract, then south 97 poles to a white oak and dogwood, hence East 123 poles and seven tenths of a pole, to a red oak in the line of the north and east lots of Mosby’s survey of three thousand acres on Fox Creek, thence West 123 poles and seven tenths of a pole to the beginning which said tract is part of the survey of Mosby, with the appearances? To have and to hold the said tract of land with the appentices?, to the said Shulds his heirs and assigns for ever: and the said Clay doth covenant and agree to and with the said Shulds that he will, to the extent of the Estate of the said Hart in his hands to be administraed? warrant and defend the right and title of the said land against any person claiming by this or under the said Hart of Clay: and that if it should be lost by any other better or superior claim, he will repay to the said Shulds his heirs or assigns the said sum of seventy five dollars, without interest, as a proportion there of equal to the land that may be lost. In testimony where of the said Clay hath his unto set his hand and seal the day and year first mentioned. Signed sealed and Delivered In presence of _____ H. Clay surviving Exec of the Hart Ten?

Title: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Captain Daniel Bissell, May 13, 1806
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1806-05-13
Description: Letter from Zébulon Pike to Daniel Bissell in May of 1806. Bissell discussing logistics the rejection of Colonel Hammond's promotion to Lieutenant Colonel.
Text: of paper. I am much oblidged to you for the pains you took relative to the letter addressed to Gove. Harrison by S. Harrison- I shall address a letter to the former, relative to his strictures on that letter; which may insince him to think, that he wanted foundation for his assertion: relative to my makeing use of the Arms of the United States de de. I have made a demand of the depositions you...
Show more of paper. I am much oblidged to you for the pains you took relative to the letter addressed to Gove. Harrison by S. Harrison- I shall address a letter to the former, relative to his strictures on that letter; which may insince him to think, that he wanted foundation for his assertion: relative to my makeing use of the Arms of the United States de de. I have made a demand of the depositions you requested
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Title: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Captain Daniel Bissell, June 15, 1806
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1806-06-15
Description: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Daniel Bissell in June of 1806. Pike asks for Bissell to handle various troop transfers.
Text: No 6 Dr. Sir St. Louis. 15 June 1806 When I last wrote to you I did not know that the Detach meet under my command belonged to you company; but within a a day or two since I learnt that piece of information. I have therefore enclosed you a muster Roll of the Detachment & have marked an R. opposite to those, who are mustered as [ ] Bissells- You will see on this Role the Alterations which ha...
Show moreNo 6 Dr. Sir St. Louis. 15 June 1806 When I last wrote to you I did not know that the Detach meet under my command belonged to you company; but within a a day or two since I learnt that piece of information. I have therefore enclosed you a muster Roll of the Detachment & have marked an R. opposite to those, who are mustered as [ ] Bissells- You will see on this Role the Alterations which have taken place- and can note them accordingly- I am aboute going on another long and Ardrous command and shall take the same Detachment- You would probably be serveing your company if you had them transferd to your Brothers- I acknowledge I am interested in the Idea, as it would then be possible I would get the m if promoted- but do not think that I ever have myself requested this thing to the Genl- and although they are a Darn�d set of rascals yet in the woods they are staunch fellows and very profile for such expeditions as I am engaged in- You have an account inclosed of the amount
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Title: Extract from a Letter from Zebulon Pike to William Henry Harrison, June 28, 1806
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1806-06-28
Description: Letter from Zebulon Pike to governor William Henry Harrison in June of 1806 discussing charges against him related to his seizure of property.
Text: No 7 Extract of a letter from Lieut. Pike, to Governor Harrison Dated 28th. June 1806 I have observed by a Letter and Deposition of Capt. Daniel Bissell, that Mr. L. Harrison wrote you a letter, complaining of me; and asserting that I had basely treated him (in conjunction with Captain Bissell) by taking a House from in his absence. This circumstance is fully explained by Capt. Daniel Bissell
Show moreNo 7 Extract of a letter from Lieut. Pike, to Governor Harrison Dated 28th. June 1806 I have observed by a Letter and Deposition of Capt. Daniel Bissell, that Mr. L. Harrison wrote you a letter, complaining of me; and asserting that I had basely treated him (in conjunction with Captain Bissell) by taking a House from in his absence. This circumstance is fully explained by Capt. Daniel Bissell
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Title: George Washington to Jabez Huntington. [Forgery]
Description: 1 letter, April 16, 1781. [Forgery- Robert Spring] To Jabez Huntington. [Authenticated by Mount Vernon Ladies' Association]

Title: Letter from Frederick Bates to Colonel Thomas Hunt, July 22, 1807
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1807-07-22
Description: Letter from Secretary of the Louisiana Territory Frederick Bates to Colonel Thomas Hunt about the formation of a an association of Indians between the Missouri River and the Great Lakes that could be a source of future conflict.
Text: No 13 Saint Louis July 22nd. 1807 Sir, I have lately received informations, which were I disposed to place implicit reliance in them, I should consider of the most alarming nature. The Interpreters of the upper country, particularly Oberrnon of the Lac village, writes me, that there been formed a powerful association of all the Indians between the Lakes and the Missouri for commending a war on ...
Show moreNo 13 Saint Louis July 22nd. 1807 Sir, I have lately received informations, which were I disposed to place implicit reliance in them, I should consider of the most alarming nature. The Interpreters of the upper country, particularly Oberrnon of the Lac village, writes me, that there been formed a powerful association of all the Indians between the Lakes and the Missouri for commending a war on the frontiers of the United States. He farther assures me that several [ ] Euripenes from the province of Upper Canada have dispersed themselves throughout the country, and are greatly instrumental in promoting there hostile dispositions. � The Ioways only we are told withhold themselves from this threatening corroboration. All the other nations
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Title: Thomas Jefferson Letter to Wm. Hunter
Date: 1790-06-13
Description: 1 letter, June 13, 1790. A. L. S., to Wm. Hunter concerning Congressional voting.

Title: M-012 Botts, John
Date: 1867-01-26
Description: One letter, autographed, signed, and dated 26 January, 1867, from John Botts; American congressman, lawyer, and author. Leader in the Whig party, called to Washington by Henry Clay to aid in the Constitutional Compromise of 1850.

Title: M-060 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Date: 1878-11-25
Description: One letter, autograph letter signed, dated 25 November 1878 from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1887-1882) 19th century American Poet, to a Miss Whiting concerning literary references.

Title: Letter of Hon. John A. McClernand, in Favor of Establishing a National Armory and Foundry in the Mississippi Valley
Date: 1848-03-04

Title: Letter from John Jacob Astor to Charles Gratiot, July 24, 1811
Date: 1811-07-24
Description: Letter from the fur trading businessman John Jacob Astor to Charles Gratiot of St. Louis in July of 1811 about the Astoria expedition led from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast under the leadership of Wilson Price Hunt. Astor asked if Gratiot had any information about Hunt's party.

Title: To the Citizens of the State of Missouri
Date: 1838-07-02
Description: An open letter from Missouri senator John Miller regarding an upcoming senatorial election.

Title: February 16, 1821 Letter
Date: 1821-02-16
Description: This letter describes Clark's efforts to outfit the Atkinson Expedition to the Yellowstone River. Letters also discuss the area of Belle Fontaine and the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, where Lt. Clark was staying at the time. Written from Belle Fontaine, Missouri and postmarked Saint Louis, Missouri.

Title: George Washington to To Hon.able James Wood. [Forgery]
Description: 1 letter, September 12, 1796. [Forgery- unknown] To Hon.able James Wood. [Authenticated by Mount Verson Ladies' Association]

Title: FOIA Letter
Date: 2016, 2016
Description: Letter from FBI FOIA Office regarding request for documents relating to the FBI's investigation of the wreck of The Federal.

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