Clark, William, 1770-1838
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1770 - 1838
Biography
Army officer best known for partnership in the Lewis and Clark expedition. In 1794, he was Lieutenant in the 4th sub-legion of the Legion of the U.S. under "Mad Anthony" Wayne.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Request for whiskey, 1794-05-30
Collection
Identifier: E83.794-C53-1794
Scope and Contents
A handwritten note, signed, from Clark, requesting a pint of whiskey for the Chickasaw Indians. Greenville [Ohio], 30 May 1794. Small hole in center, text unaffected. Some minor contemporary ink smudges. Also signed by John Mills, Legion's adjutant approving the request to the adjutant quartermaster. On verso, a note from James Donelson releasing the whisky.
Dates:
1794-05-30