Rare manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Clark,” one page, 7.75 x 7, April 20, 1814. A receipt for military rations. In part, “Provisions return for forty five men under the command of Captain Yeisers command now in service of the United States by order of Gen. Clark for one day commencing Apl. 20th and ending the same day.” Light intersecting folds (one lightly affecting small portion of signature), scattered light toning, and light show-through from docketing on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.
During the War of 1812, Clark led several military campaigns, among them an 1814 campaign along the Mississippi River to the Prairie du Chien area, where he established short-lived Fort Shelby, the first post in what is now Wisconsin. The position was ultimately captured by the British, but not before Clark approved the aforementioned rations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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