Implores Jefferson's generosity, for he is no longer able to work and supply the needs of his poor family. States that he believes that Mr. Prior has informed Jefferson of the 'bad success' of their expedition from which Jussomme returned crippled for life. He asks to be sent back to the Mandans so that the parents of his wife may take care of his children, and writes that the Indians will not respect the flag of the United States until it is backed by force. Title: Letter signed Rene Jussomme, St. Louis, to Thomas Jefferson, December 3, 1807 . 3 December 1807. Jussomme, Rene

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