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Richard H. Kern's trip with Sitgreaves'
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Richard H. Kern diary
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Richard H. Kern's diary of his trip with Frémont's fourth expedition from October 20, 1848 through February 16, 1849.
mssHM 4273
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Benjamin Jordan Kern diary
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Benjamin Jordan Kern's diary of his trip with Frémont's fourth expedition.
mssHM 4272
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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.
mssHM 20655
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Richard H. Kern notes of a military reconnaissance
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Notes of a military Reconnaissance of Pais de Los Navajos from August 17 through September 22, 1849. Included are sketches.
mssHM 4274
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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
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J.H. (James Hervey) Simpson letters to Richard H. Kern
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In HM 20644, written 1851, December 1, Simpson wishes to be informed of Kern's reconnaissance, and is in need of a good draughtsman. He asks about the current status of George Houghton, and says that Kern will adore Minnesota and St. Paul once he arrives. In HM 20643, dated 1852, May 11, Simpson requests to hear more of the Indians Kern has met with, and is glad Kern has reconciled with Frémont. Both letters contain many inquiries and details concerning Kern's fellow soldiers and colleagues.
mssHM 20643-20644