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William N. (William Nicholson) Jeffers letter to Richard H. Kern

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Description: Jeffers writes of a commodore who wishes to hire an artist for sketching an upcoming expedition to the West. However, there are insufficient funds available, and the resulting sketches could not be kept for private use, for they will be sent to the government. Jeffers writes, "I hope your love of adventure will induce you to accept." Apparently, Richard Kern then forwarded this letter to his brother Edward, along with a short note, to see if Edward might be interested in the opportunity.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1852, April 28.
Call number: mssHM 20710
Creator: Jeffers, William N (1824-1883)(Opens in new tab)
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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.

mssHM 20649

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William P. Reynolds letter to Edward J. Reynolds

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William writes that his plans to bring Edward to California have been delayed, as William has not yet had a chance to purchase a tract of land for farming and cattle. Nonetheless, he writes, "in a short time Sonoro & Chihuahua will belong to the U.S." and so there will be plenty of opportunity for surveying; William recommends that Edward "follow the study in its higher branches." He also recommends drafting and that Edward "be a more skillful penman."

mssHM 4217

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William Henry Harrison, headquarters Lower Sandusky, Ohio, letter to Governor Isaac Shelby, Frankfort, Kentucky :

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Harrison writes to the governor of Kentucky during the War of 1812 requesting troops be raised in his state for upcoming operations. He invites Shelby to accept a command "that would be nominal only," invoking the example of Scipio and Lucius. Has sent his aide-de-camp Major Trimble in person to communicate particulars.

mssHM 23002

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George C. Perkins letter to William Logue

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Perkins is ready to accept Logue's proposal "without any more talk" and hopes he "will be more prosperous in the years to come" for his "perseverance deserves to be rewarded." All Logue must do is pay the $500 principal, which Perkins advises him to do.

mssHM 27992

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J.W. (John Williams) Gunnison letter to Richard H. Kern

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Gunnison instructs Kern to meet him in Chicago to pick up some equipment for their journey west. From there, they will travel to St. Louis for additional supplies.

mssHM 21349

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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."

mssHM 20657

William N. (William Nicholson) Jeffers letter to Richard H. Kern

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