XXXV. XXXV
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON[1]
TO CLARK
XXXV. [From original MS. in possession of Mrs. Julia Clark Voorhis and Miss Eleanor Glasgow Voorhis]
Vincennes 13th. Nov. 1803.
My Dear Sir—The map mentioned in your letter of the 5th.
Instant had been taken from me by Mr. Jones who claimed it as the
property of Mr. Hay of Cahokia but as it was still in the possession of
Mr. Jones I have had it copied & now send it to you by the Post Rider
whom I have been obliged to detain for that purpose, I hope it will
arrive safe.[2]
Your offer to let me hear from you occasionally I accept with a great
deal of pleasure & I beg of you to let know from Cahokia whether I can
do any thing for you in yr. absence.
The mail of last night brought us the information that the Senate had
advised the ratification of the French Treaty, 24 to 7. There were 8
of the opposition present but Dayton voted with the Majority.
Give my respects to Capt. Lewis & ask him to spend a few days with
me on his return.
I am your friend.
Willm. H. Harrison
Captn.. Wm.. Clark.
[Addressed:] Captain William Clark or Captain Meriwether Lewis on their way up the Mississippi
supposed to be at Cahokia
[Endorsed:] Gov. Harrison has sent by the post rider a map for Capt. Clark which Dr. Fisher will
be so obliging as to forward to Cahokia with this letter.
[Written across one end:] 100 rations Bread & Med. 1050 Whiskey 1 Barrel extra.
