Draper Manuscripts: George Rogers Clark Papers, 1756-1891

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Series: 35 J (Volume 35)
Scope and Content Note: Notes and correspondence mainly about George Rogers Clark's last years, 1801-1818, and about some of his relatives. Papers pertain particularly to his appearance and character; his health problems; his love of nature and science; his friendship with Thomas Jefferson; his visit (1805) with Aaron Burr; the early history of Clarksville, Indiana; and Dr. Richard W. Ferguson, the surgeon who amputated Clark's leg in 1809. Although many Clark family members are mentioned in this volume, there is substantial material on only a few, including Clark's brother Jonathan, Marston G. Clark, and the elder George Rogers Clark Floyd (circa 1781-circa 1823).