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James Hervey Simpson letter to Josiah Simpson
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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
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J.H. (James Hervey) Simpson letter to Richard H. Kern
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J.H. Simpson writes of his travels to and arrival at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and of details of other troops.
mssHM 20646
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Josiah Simpson Mexican War papers
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Letter from Dr. Josiah Simpson, a surgeon with the United States 6th Infantry Regiment during the Mexican War, written to his brother. The letter is missing several pages but describes the fall of Mexico City and the negotiations of the United States treaty with Mexico. Also includes Simpson's military orders, field diary, and copy of the New Testament in Spanish and English.
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J. H. Simpson letter to Edward Meyer Kern
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Simpson expresses his regret that he could not have met Edward Kern before returning to Maryland, especially given the recent letter from Richard, Edward's brother. He writes of John Charles Frémont's candidacy for the U.S. Presidency, and tells of his search in Philadelphia to find members of Kern's family.
mssHM 20664
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J. H. Simpson letter to Edward M. Kern
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Simpson informs Kern that had he heard of Kern's plans to return to St. Louis earlier, Simpson would have hired him as an assistant, and sends his regrets. He also writes that Kern should soon receive a congressional copy of the Navajo report.
mssHM 20645
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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.
mssHM 20661