Title: SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY Autograph Letter Signed by William Clark governor of Missouri Territory, to his nephew Benjamin O’Fallon, serving as Indian Agent Author: Clark, William Place: Maj. Croghan's [his brother-in-law] Publisher: Date: May 21, 1819 Description: 2 pages, in ink, on what was formerly a 4-page stampless lettersheet, with most of the conjugate leaf torn off. Quarto. William Clark former transcontinental explorer with Meriwether Lewis, and Governor of Missouri Territory at this time, writes to his nephew Benjamin O’Fallon, whom he had appointed Indian Agent two years earlier. O’Fallon is ascending the Missouri River with a scientific exploring party under Major Stephen H. Long, aboard the steamboat Western Engineer, the first steamboat to travel up the Missouri River into the Louisiana Purchase territory. Clark seems a bit concerned about the efficacy of this new-fangled invention: “Dear Ben, I find that Maj. Long’s Boat is only at this late period proceeding on, and I fear from accounts that her source of power is not sufficient to meet the objects of which it is expected that you are to effect, on this subject I have been a little uneasy on you account, being well apprised of the necessity of your having time to make the necessary impressions on the Indians, your boat should be taken up at all events, if not by the troops, by hired hands. I learn from Genl. Jessup that it is not expected that the Troops will get higher than the Council Bluffs & his going further than St. Louis is doubtful. Major Biddle has been with us several days you will find him a very clever fellow. I wish you and the Capt. to pay some attention to young Mr. W. Hamilton, who comes recommended from Genl. Harrison highly, he is the son of the distinguished Genl. Hamilton of the Revolution… Colonel Atkinson…is a valuable officer, you had best consult with him on subjects of Indian relations particularly as relates to your duties & the prosecution of them in relation & in connection with the military. I shall write to the Col. on that subject tomorrow. Your aunt joins me in affection & best wishes to you & the Captain [i.e. his brother John O'Fallon - Ben was known as the Major]…" Also present in the lot is a handwritten genealogy of the Clark family, 1 large sheet, in ink and pencil, likely late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Descended in the Benjamin O’Fallon family. Lot Amendments Condition: Some minor staining and foxing a closed tear into the letter, top corner chipped affecting only one letter of text, overall very good. Item number: 220172
Title: SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY Autograph Letter Signed by William Clark governor of Missouri Territory, to his nephew Benjamin O’Fallon, serving as Indian Agent Author: Clark, William Place: Maj. Croghan's [his brother-in-law] Publisher: Date: May 21, 1819 Description: 2 pages, in ink, on what was formerly a 4-page stampless lettersheet, with most of the conjugate leaf torn off. Quarto. William Clark former transcontinental explorer with Meriwether Lewis, and Governor of Missouri Territory at this time, writes to his nephew Benjamin O’Fallon, whom he had appointed Indian Agent two years earlier. O’Fallon is ascending the Missouri River with a scientific exploring party under Major Stephen H. Long, aboard the steamboat Western Engineer, the first steamboat to travel up the Missouri River into the Louisiana Purchase territory. Clark seems a bit concerned about the efficacy of this new-fangled invention: “Dear Ben, I find that Maj. Long’s Boat is only at this late period proceeding on, and I fear from accounts that her source of power is not sufficient to meet the objects of which it is expected that you are to effect, on this subject I have been a little uneasy on you account, being well apprised of the necessity of your having time to make the necessary impressions on the Indians, your boat should be taken up at all events, if not by the troops, by hired hands. I learn from Genl. Jessup that it is not expected that the Troops will get higher than the Council Bluffs & his going further than St. Louis is doubtful. Major Biddle has been with us several days you will find him a very clever fellow. I wish you and the Capt. to pay some attention to young Mr. W. Hamilton, who comes recommended from Genl. Harrison highly, he is the son of the distinguished Genl. Hamilton of the Revolution… Colonel Atkinson…is a valuable officer, you had best consult with him on subjects of Indian relations particularly as relates to your duties & the prosecution of them in relation & in connection with the military. I shall write to the Col. on that subject tomorrow. Your aunt joins me in affection & best wishes to you & the Captain [i.e. his brother John O'Fallon - Ben was known as the Major]…" Also present in the lot is a handwritten genealogy of the Clark family, 1 large sheet, in ink and pencil, likely late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Descended in the Benjamin O’Fallon family. Lot Amendments Condition: Some minor staining and foxing a closed tear into the letter, top corner chipped affecting only one letter of text, overall very good. Item number: 220172
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