American Philosophical Society
William Clark diary, August 25, 1808 - September 22, 1808
Clark, William, 1770-1838
Mss.917.3.L58c
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1 volume(s)
1 volume, 42 p.
August 25, 1808 - September 22, 1808
William Clark kept this diary on an expedition to make a treaty with the Osage Indians in the Missouri Territory. A sketch drawn under the September 16 entry is apparently a draft of Clark's Fort Osage map, while the first page of notes presents color scheme used on another draft. See Kate L. Gregg, Westward with Dragoons (1937: 48) for the map in printed version.
1 volume, 42 p.
LH-MV-E-16
English .
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Biographical / Historical
After the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), explorer and Indian agent, William Clark became governor of the Missouri Territory and acted as superintendent of Indian affairs at St. Louis.
Early American History Note
This document is a private journal of William Clark from his time as an Indian agent in the Midwest after the completion of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The journal chronicles his expedition to treat with the Osage Indians. The journal contains a wealth of information, including a vivid account of every days' events, a sketch of a map, and a chronicle of the Indian-white relations.
General
This diary was published in its entirety in Kate L. Gregg, ed., Westward with Dragoons, (Fulton, Mo., 1937).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift from Edward and Charles Biddle, 1915; presented by Charles J. Biddle and accessioned, 1949 (53055).
Osage Indians -- Treaties
Diaries.
Sketchbooks
Travel Narratives and Journals
Native America
Indians of North America -- Treaties
Missouri -- Description and travel.
Trade
Travel
Sketches.
Fort Osage (Mo.)
Map
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Fort Osage (draft)
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Clark, William, 1770-1838
1808
1 map, 10.2 x 16.5 cm
Other Finding Aids
Realms of Gold, 8 (2) and 28 (13).