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John Kern letter to Richard H. Kern and Edward M. Kern

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Description: In this letter to his brothers (the letter is addressed to "Dick & Ned"), John Kern writes of various business matters, including the journal of a Henry King which was said to have been given to Captain John C. Frémont, but then lost. John Kern hopes his brothers might have some information regarding the diary's whereabouts. Dated 1850, May 30-31.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1850.
Call number: mssHM 20654
Creator: Kern, John (1808-1886)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Henkels 33, date unknown.
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Richard H. Kern letter to Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

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Kern regrets being unable to meet with Schoolcraft to discuss the expedition of Coronado, and hopes to hear from him in the near future.

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Edward Meyer Kern letter to Richard H. Kern

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Edward Kern writes to his brother of the current situation and events at and near Sutter's Fort, where he is stationed with John Frémont. He writes of a skirmish with General José Castro of the Mexican Army, and a handwritten transcript of a statement by Castro is included. With sketch by the author.

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Edward Meyer Kern letter to "Mary"

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In this letter to "Mary", Kern reports that Frémont has moved on, leaving Kern in Taos, New Mexico. As Kern writes, "...he has broken faith with all of us.....he left us with no good wishes." However, he has been treated well in Taos since Frémont's departure, and is regaining the strength lost during the crossing of the mountains. Includes illustration by the author. One of his companions has attempted to retrieve some of the property they abandoned during their perilous journey through the mountains. Kern is hoping to soon begin traveling home by train. Signed "Ned." "Mary" may be Mary Kern Wolfe.

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J. H. Simpson letter to Edward M. Kern and John Kern

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Simpson writes to the Kern brothers regarding a ring worn by the late Richard H. Kern which was turned over to Brigham Young. Simpson gives several recommendations for tracking down the ring.

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Richard H. Kern letter to Augustus Murray Cathcart

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Kern writes that his men have just returned from an expedition "against the Navajoes." He will send Cathcart drawings later in the fall. He requests an extract of Cathcart's journal, and mentions letters of John C. Frémont. Kern would have returned earlier, but he was investigating the murder of one of his men. With cross-hatched note signed "Frémont."

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Benjamin Jordan Kern letter to "Joe,"

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In this letter to the otherwise unidentified "Joe", Benjamin Kern describes his treacherous journey with an unknown number of military companions through the wilderness of New Mexico. This was part of Colonel John C. Frémont's fourth expedition, searching for a route to the Pacific coast. Unfortunately, Kern lost his life during the expedition, as he was killed by Indians.

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John Kern letter to Richard H. Kern and Edward M. Kern

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