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Clark, William, 1770-1838 to Richard Graham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02146.03 Author/Creator: Clark, William, 1770-1838 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Letter signed Date: 1827/05/04 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the detrimental effects of "the introduction of spirituous liquors among the Indian Tribes" and their "duty to put a stop to this increasing evil." Instructs Graham to enforce the liquor laws among the tribes under his agency (the Illinois Territory). Emphasizes that such laws must be rigidly observed across all Indian Country.

Clark, William, 1770-1838
Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

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