Soldier and explorer (1770-1838) who, with Meriwether Lewis, undertook a two-year expedition in 1804 to discover a navigable route to the Pacific Ocean, in the process exploring and later describing much of the course along the Missouri River. Following the expedition, Clark resumed his military career, serving as agent for Indian affairs in St. Louis and leading a number of campaigns during the War of 1812. Rare manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Clark,” one page, 7.5 x 3, April 1, 1837. Financial document acknowledging a debt, in part: "Due R. Payne, late merchant of St. Louis, one hundred and twenty three dollars & sixty nine cents, on settlement of our a/c value received." In very good to fine condition, with chipping to the edges.
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