Lot 1025
(Jefferson, Thomas). The text of a letter written by Captain William Clark to President Thomas Jefferson on April 2, 1805 takes up over one column on the front page of The Independent Chronicle , Boston, 4pp, 19 x 12 in. Writing from "Fort Mandin, 1609 miles up the Missouri," Clark gives a wonderful, detailed description of the topography of the country, as well as the Indian tribes, the animals, minerals, etc. Toning and light foxing, else fine. Housed in a custom-made holder of black buckram with burgundy spine; the name of the paper, the date, and "The Lewis & Clark Expedition" are in gilt lettering.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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