23 December 1827

Smith, Calvin, 1768-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smith

Apologizes for not writing sooner but he was suffering from rheumatism in his shoulder. Laments the fact that William's son was left crippled. Reports that he left Philadelphia on the last day of September and arrived in Natchez on 6 November. Tells about his journey. Talks about crops. Updates on his family and gives regards to William's. There is an unsigned, scrawled quotation or poem about the United States on the 4th page.

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11 December 1801

Smith, Calvin, 1768-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Begins by saying how happy he is to know Jedediah is alive. Tries to convince him to move to the Mississippi territory where the soil is so much more fertile than the stony ground of Massachusetts. Describes in detail all the advantages he would have if he moved. Gives him instructions and directions for the best way to make the journey. Talks about the mail for a bit. Mentions that the wife of Philander Smith, their brother, has died. Calvin informs that he and his wife have had a daughter. Discusses another brother named Luther who lives within the boundaries of Spanish territory and…

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