Lewis

Person · mentioned in 691 journal entries

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Also discussed in Coues 1893 (4-vol edition):
28 mentions via 9 variants: Captain Lewis (14) · Lewis (4) · Meriwether Lewis (4) · Governor Lewis (1) · Meriwether Lewis Clark 1st (1) · Meriwether Lewis Clark 2nd (1) …
Jefferson’s Memoir of Lewis Coues’s Supplement Coues’s Memoir of Clark
Lewis Prepares to Depart Pittsburgh
Aug 22, 1803
"overseeing keelboat construction in Pittsburgh"
Lewis Awaits the Keelboat in Pittsburgh
Aug 23, 1803
"waiting for keelboat completion in Pittsburgh"
Preparations Continue at Pittsburgh
Aug 24, 1803
"waiting in Pittsburgh, organizing instruments"
Lewis Reviews Supplies at Pittsburgh
Aug 25, 1803
"reviewed medical supplies while awaiting keelboat"
Final Days of Waiting in Pittsburgh
Aug 26, 1803
"anxious about falling Ohio River water levels"
Lewis Inspects the Nearly Complete Keelboat
Aug 27, 1803
"inspected the nearly complete keelboat"
Final Preparations at Pittsburgh
Aug 28, 1803
"made final preparations for departure"
Loading the Keelboat at Pittsburgh
Aug 29, 1803
"supervised loading of keelboat supplies"
Eve of Departure from Pittsburgh
Aug 30, 1803
"making final arrangements in Pittsburgh"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 1, 1803
Sep 1, 1803
"navigating the keelboat down Ohio"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 2, 1803
Sep 2, 1803
"hired oxen teams, recorded expenses"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 3, 1803
Sep 3, 1803
"noted the river's low state"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 4, 1803
Sep 4, 1803
"passed settlements along Ohio River"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 5, 1803
Sep 5, 1803
"directed crew through shallow riffles"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 6, 1803
Sep 6, 1803
"continuing tedious descent of Ohio River"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 7, 1803
Sep 7, 1803
"making natural history observations on Ohio"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 8, 1803
Sep 8, 1803
"progressed down the Ohio with crew"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 10, 1803
Sep 10, 1803
"stopped at Marietta to resupply"
Seaman Catches Squirrels Swimming Across the Ohio
Sep 11, 1803 · Ohio River, near Wheeling, Virginia
"recorded journal entry about Seaman"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 12, 1803
Sep 12, 1803
"made better progress down the Ohio"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 13, 1803
Sep 13, 1803
"continued down the Ohio"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 14, 1803
Sep 14, 1803
"noted coal deposits in riverbanks"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 15, 1803
Sep 15, 1803
"passed Blennerhassett Island"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 16, 1803
Sep 16, 1803
"practiced celestial observations for navigation"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 17, 1803
Sep 17, 1803
"moving downstream on the Ohio River"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 18, 1803
Sep 18, 1803
"navigated past the Hocking River mouth"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 19, 1803
Sep 19, 1803
"traveling downstream toward the falls"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 20, 1803
Sep 20, 1803
"passed Gallipolis on the Ohio"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 21, 1803
Sep 21, 1803
"progressing down the Ohio River"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 22, 1803
Sep 22, 1803
"passed the mouth of the river"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 24, 1803
Sep 24, 1803
"made progress on Ohio, organized supplies"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 25, 1803
Sep 25, 1803
"noted geology and vegetation while traveling"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 26, 1803
Sep 26, 1803
"neared confluence with Big Sandy River"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 27, 1803
Sep 27, 1803
"observed fertile bottomlands along river"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 28, 1803
Sep 28, 1803
"grew confident in the keelboat"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 29, 1803
Sep 29, 1803
"approached Scioto River confluence"
Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 30, 1803
Sep 30, 1803
"continuing descent of the Ohio River"
Lewis: October 1, 1803
Oct 1, 1803
"continued down the Ohio River"
Lewis: October 2, 1803
Oct 2, 1803
"continued down the Ohio River"
Lewis: October 3, 1803
Oct 3, 1803
"continued down the Ohio River"
Lewis: October 4, 1803
Oct 4, 1803
"continued down the Ohio River"
Lewis: October 5, 1803
Oct 5, 1803
"approaching Cincinnati along the Ohio"
Lewis: October 6, 1803
Oct 6, 1803
"approaching Cincinnati through settled country"
Lewis: October 7, 1803
Oct 7, 1803
"approaching Cincinnati along the Ohio"
Lewis: October 8, 1803
Oct 8, 1803
"approaching Cincinnati through settled country"
Lewis: October 9, 1803
Oct 9, 1803
"reached Cincinnati to resupply and recruit"
Lewis: October 10, 1803
Oct 10, 1803
"reached Cincinnati to resupply and recruit"
Lewis: October 11, 1803
Oct 11, 1803
"reached Cincinnati to resupply and recruit"
Lewis: October 12, 1803
Oct 12, 1803
"reached Cincinnati to resupply and recruit"
Lewis: October 13, 1803
Oct 13, 1803
"made good progress down the Ohio"
Lewis: October 14, 1803
Oct 14, 1803
"departed Cincinnati down the Ohio"
Lewis: October 15, 1803
Oct 15, 1803
"made good progress down the Ohio"
Lewis: October 16, 1803
Oct 16, 1803
"navigated the Ohio River below Cincinnati"
Lewis: October 17, 1803
Oct 17, 1803
"navigated the Ohio River below Cincinnati"
Lewis: October 18, 1803
Oct 18, 1803
"navigated the Ohio River below Cincinnati"
Lewis: October 19, 1803
Oct 19, 1803
"navigated the Ohio River below Cincinnati"
Lewis: October 20, 1803
Oct 20, 1803
"navigating the Ohio River below Cincinnati"
Lewis: October 21, 1803
Oct 21, 1803
"preparing to navigate Falls of Ohio"
Lewis: October 22, 1803
Oct 22, 1803
"preparing to navigate the Falls"
Lewis: October 23, 1803
Oct 23, 1803
"preparing to navigate the falls"
Lewis: October 24, 1803
Oct 24, 1803
"prepared to navigate the falls"
Lewis: October 25, 1803
Oct 25, 1803
"preparing to navigate Falls of the Ohio"
Lewis & Clark: October 26, 1803
Oct 26, 1803
"arrived at Falls of the Ohio"
Lewis & Clark: October 27, 1803
Oct 27, 1803
"arrived at Falls of the Ohio"
Lewis & Clark: October 28, 1803
Oct 28, 1803
"arrived at Falls of the Ohio"
Lewis & Clark: October 29, 1803
Oct 29, 1803
"began working with Clark at Clarksville"
Lewis & Clark: October 30, 1803
Oct 30, 1803
"reviewing recruits and planning expedition"
Lewis & Clark: October 31, 1803
Oct 31, 1803
"began working with Clark at Clarksville"
Lewis & Clark: November 1, 1803
Nov 1, 1803
"continuing down Ohio with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 2, 1803
Nov 2, 1803
"continuing down Ohio with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 3, 1803
Nov 3, 1803
"continued down Ohio River with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 4, 1803
Nov 4, 1803
"continued down Ohio River with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 5, 1803
Nov 5, 1803
"continuing down Ohio with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 6, 1803
Nov 6, 1803
"continued down Ohio River with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 7, 1803
Nov 7, 1803
"continuing down Ohio with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 8, 1803
Nov 8, 1803
"continued down Ohio River with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 9, 1803
Nov 9, 1803
"continued down Ohio River with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 10, 1803
Nov 10, 1803
"continued down Ohio River with recruits"
Lewis & Clark: November 21, 1803
Nov 21, 1803
"continuing up Mississippi River"
Lewis & Clark: November 22, 1803
Nov 22, 1803
"continued up the Mississippi River"
Lewis & Clark: November 23, 1803
Nov 23, 1803
"leading expedition up Mississippi River"
Lewis & Clark: November 24, 1803
Nov 24, 1803
"continued up Mississippi with Clark"
Lewis & Clark: November 25, 1803
Nov 25, 1803
"continued up the Mississippi River"
Lewis & Clark: November 26, 1803
Nov 26, 1803
"continued up Mississippi toward Missouri mouth"
Lewis & Clark: November 27, 1803
Nov 27, 1803
"continued up the Mississippi River"
Lewis & Clark: November 28, 1803
Nov 28, 1803
"continued up the Mississippi River"
Lewis & Clark: November 29, 1803
Nov 29, 1803
"leading expedition up Mississippi"
Lewis & Clark: November 30, 1803
Nov 30, 1803
"continued up Mississippi toward Missouri"
Camp Dubois: December 1, 1803
Dec 1, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 2, 1803
Dec 2, 1803
"arrived at Wood River mouth"
Camp Dubois: December 3, 1803
Dec 3, 1803
"arrived at Wood River with Clark"
Camp Dubois: December 4, 1803
Dec 4, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 5, 1803
Dec 5, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 6, 1803
Dec 6, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 7, 1803
Dec 7, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 8, 1803
Dec 8, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 9, 1803
Dec 9, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 10, 1803
Dec 10, 1803
"arrived at Wood River mouth"
Camp Dubois: December 11, 1803
Dec 11, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 12, 1803
Dec 12, 1803
"arrived at mouth of Wood River"
Camp Dubois: December 13, 1803
Dec 13, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 14, 1803
Dec 14, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence"
Camp Dubois: December 15, 1803
Dec 15, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 16, 1803
Dec 16, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 17, 1803
Dec 17, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 18, 1803
Dec 18, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 19, 1803
Dec 19, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 20, 1803
Dec 20, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence"
Camp Dubois: December 21, 1803
Dec 21, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 22, 1803
Dec 22, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 23, 1803
Dec 23, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 24, 1803
Dec 24, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 25, 1803
Dec 25, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 26, 1803
Dec 26, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 27, 1803
Dec 27, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 28, 1803
Dec 28, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 29, 1803
Dec 29, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence"
Camp Dubois: December 30, 1803
Dec 30, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: December 31, 1803
Dec 31, 1803
"traveled to St. Louis for intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: January 4, 1804
Jan 4, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: January 7, 1804
Jan 7, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis to gather intelligence"
Camp Dubois: January 11, 1804
Jan 11, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: January 14, 1804
Jan 14, 1804
"away at St. Louis gathering intelligence"
Camp Dubois: January 18, 1804
Jan 18, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois with supplies"
Camp Dubois: January 21, 1804
Jan 21, 1804
"frequently away at St. Louis meeting traders"
Camp Dubois: January 25, 1804
Jan 25, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: January 28, 1804
Jan 28, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis gathering intelligence"
Camp Dubois: February 3, 1804
Feb 3, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: February 6, 1804
Feb 6, 1804
"frequently away at St. Louis meeting traders"
Camp Dubois: February 10, 1804
Feb 10, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois with supplies"
Camp Dubois: February 13, 1804
Feb 13, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis to gather intelligence"
Camp Dubois: February 17, 1804
Feb 17, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: February 20, 1804
Feb 20, 1804
"frequently away at St. Louis meeting traders"
Camp Dubois: February 24, 1804
Feb 24, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: February 27, 1804
Feb 27, 1804
"frequently traveling to St. Louis for intelligence"
Camp Dubois: March 2, 1804
Mar 2, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois with intelligence and supplies"
Camp Dubois: March 5, 1804
Mar 5, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis gathering intelligence"
Camp Dubois: March 9, 1804
Mar 9, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: March 12, 1804
Mar 12, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis to meet officials"
Camp Dubois: March 16, 1804
Mar 16, 1804
"returned to camp from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: March 19, 1804
Mar 19, 1804
"frequently traveling to St. Louis for meetings"
Camp Dubois: March 23, 1804
Mar 23, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois with supplies"
Camp Dubois: March 26, 1804
Mar 26, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis for intelligence gathering"
Camp Dubois: March 30, 1804
Mar 30, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois with supplies"
Camp Dubois: April 1, 1804
Apr 1, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: April 4, 1804
Apr 4, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis gathering intelligence"
Camp Dubois: April 8, 1804
Apr 8, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: April 11, 1804
Apr 11, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis for meetings"
Camp Dubois: April 15, 1804
Apr 15, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois with supplies"
Camp Dubois: April 18, 1804
Apr 18, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis for intelligence gathering"
Camp Dubois: April 22, 1804
Apr 22, 1804
"returned to Camp Dubois from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: April 25, 1804
Apr 25, 1804
"traveling to St. Louis for meetings"
Camp Dubois: April 29, 1804
Apr 29, 1804
"returned to camp from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: May 1, 1804
May 1, 1804
"reviewed roster of permanent party"
Camp Dubois: May 3, 1804
May 3, 1804
"attending to last-minute business"
Camp Dubois: May 5, 1804
May 5, 1804
"sent final dispatches from St. Louis"
Camp Dubois: May 8, 1804
May 8, 1804
"returned from St. Louis to camp"
Camp Dubois: May 9, 1804
May 9, 1804
"held final review of men and equipment"
Departure: May 13, 1804
May 13, 1804
"to join from St. Louis next day"
Sgt. Ordway Describes the Departure from Camp Dubois
May 14, 1804 · Camp River Dubois, Illinois
"co-leader referenced in commentary"
St. Charles, Missouri — Charles Floyd: May 19, 1804
Charles Floyd · May 19, 1804 · St. Charles, Missouri
"joined the party this day" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 20, 1804
William Clark · May 20, 1804 · St. Charles, Missouri
"arrived from St Louis in rain" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 22, 1804
William Clark · May 22, 1804 · Missouri River near Tavern Cave
"walked on shore briefly" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: May 23, 1804
William Clark · May 23, 1804 · Missouri River near Tavern Cave
"ascended cliffs, nearly fell 300 feet" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Tavern Cave — John Ordway: May 24, 1804
John Ordway · May 24, 1804 · Missouri River near Tavern Cave
"chief official witness at transfer ceremony" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: May 31, 1804
William Clark · May 31, 1804 · Missouri River near Gasconade River
"went into woods examining plants" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Osage River — Charles Floyd: June 2, 1804
Charles Floyd · Jun 2, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"went hunting" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 3, 1804
William Clark · Jun 3, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"walked out, killed deer, returned for observations" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Osage River — Charles Floyd: June 3, 1804
Charles Floyd · Jun 3, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"went hunting with Drouillard" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 4, 1804
William Clark · Jun 4, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"camped under hill while Clark explored" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 6, 1804
William Clark · Jun 6, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"took meridian altitude of sun" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Osage River — Joseph Whitehouse: June 7, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 7, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"went to buffalo lick with hunters" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Osage River — John Ordway: June 7, 1804
John Ordway · Jun 7, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"went with men to a lick" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 7, 1804
William Clark · Jun 7, 1804 · Missouri River near Osage River
"went to salt licks up creek" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Jefferson City area — Charles Floyd: June 10, 1804
Charles Floyd · Jun 10, 1804 · Missouri River near Jefferson City area
"killed a buck during halt" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Jefferson City area — John Ordway: June 10, 1804
John Ordway · Jun 10, 1804 · Missouri River near Jefferson City area
"killed a buck above the river" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 10, 1804
William Clark · Jun 10, 1804 · Missouri River near Jefferson City area
"killed a buck, took meridian altitude" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 13, 1804
William Clark · Jun 13, 1804 · Missouri River near Jefferson City area
"walked to hill with Clark" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 17, 1804
William Clark · Jun 17, 1804 · Missouri River near Boonville area
"provided cable at Pittsburgh" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Boonville area — John Ordway: June 19, 1804
John Ordway · Jun 19, 1804 · Missouri River near Boonville area
"provided mosquito bars for sleeping" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 22, 1804
William Clark · Jun 22, 1804 · Missouri River near Boonville area
"walked on shore in the prairie" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 23, 1804
William Clark · Jun 23, 1804 · Missouri River near Arrow Rock
"examined arms; walked ashore; killed deer" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Missouri River near Arrow Rock — Charles Floyd: June 24, 1804
Charles Floyd · Jun 24, 1804 · Missouri River near Arrow Rock
"went hunting with Floyd" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Arrow Rock — John Ordway: June 24, 1804
John Ordway · Jun 24, 1804 · Missouri River near Arrow Rock
"killed a deer and turkey" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 24, 1804
William Clark · Jun 24, 1804 · Missouri River near Arrow Rock
"walked on shore and killed a deer" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 28, 1804
William Clark · Jun 28, 1804 · Mouth of Kansas River
"weighed water temperature of two rivers" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 1, 1804
William Clark · Jul 1, 1804 · Missouri River near Leavenworth area
"took meridian altitude observation" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Leavenworth area — Charles Floyd: July 3, 1804
Charles Floyd · Jul 3, 1804 · Missouri River near Leavenworth area
"walked on shore" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: July 5, 1804
William Clark · Jul 5, 1804 · Missouri River near St. Joseph area
"his dog drove beavers out" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: July 7, 1804
William Clark · Jul 7, 1804 · Missouri River near St. Joseph area
"bled sick man and gave niter" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near St. Joseph area — Joseph Whitehouse: July 9, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Jul 9, 1804 · Missouri River near St. Joseph area
"took altitude reading 39°55' N" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 10, 1804
William Clark · Jul 10, 1804 · Missouri River near St. Joseph area
"killed two goslings this evening" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Joseph Whitehouse: July 12, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Jul 12, 1804 · Missouri River near Platte River mouth
"took altitude reading at camp" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Charles Floyd: July 17, 1804
Charles Floyd · Jul 17, 1804 · Missouri River near Platte River mouth
"went out hunting for fresh meat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Platte River mouth — John Ordway: July 17, 1804
John Ordway · Jul 17, 1804 · Missouri River near Platte River mouth
"rode out hunting" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: July 17, 1804
William Clark · Jul 17, 1804 · Missouri River near Platte River mouth
"rode out to Neesh-nah-ba-to-na Creek" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 19, 1804
William Clark · Jul 19, 1804 · Missouri River near Platte River mouth
"walked on shore after dinner" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — John Ordway: July 22, 1804
John Ordway · Jul 22, 1804 · Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area
"referenced in footnote regarding journal"
Clark: July 30, 1804
William Clark · Jul 30, 1804 · Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site)
"walked in prairie observing landscape" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site) — Charles Floyd: August 1, 1804
Charles Floyd · Aug 1, 1804 · Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site)
"met Indians at hand-shaking ceremony" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site) — Joseph Whitehouse: August 2, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 2, 1804 · Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site)
"brought Indians to a treaty" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: August 2, 1804
William Clark · Aug 2, 1804 · Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site)
"met with the visiting Indians" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
First Council with Otoe and Missouri Nations
Aug 3, 1804 · Council Bluff, Nebraska
"named site Council Bluff, delivered speech"
Missouri River near Soldier River — Patrick Gass: August 7, 1804
Patrick Gass · Aug 7, 1804 · Missouri River near Soldier River
"killed a large pelican" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: August 7, 1804
William Clark · Aug 7, 1804 · Missouri River near Soldier River
"killed a pelican on Pelicans Island" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Soldier River — Patrick Gass: August 8, 1804
Patrick Gass · Aug 8, 1804 · Missouri River near Soldier River
"killed a large pelican" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: August 11, 1804
William Clark · Aug 11, 1804 · Missouri River near Little Sioux River
"ascended hill to gravesite" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Little Sioux River — Charles Floyd: August 15, 1804
Charles Floyd · Aug 15, 1804 · Missouri River near Little Sioux River
"led fishing party of 12 men" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 15, 1804
William Clark · Aug 15, 1804 · Missouri River near Little Sioux River
"sent interpreter to investigate prairie smoke" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Little Sioux River — Patrick Gass: August 15, 1804
Patrick Gass · Aug 15, 1804 · Missouri River near Little Sioux River
"led fishing party of twelve men" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Missouri River near Little Sioux River — Charles Floyd: August 16, 1804
Charles Floyd · Aug 16, 1804 · Missouri River near Little Sioux River
"led fishing party with 12 men" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 16, 1804
William Clark · Aug 16, 1804 · Missouri River near Little Sioux River
"led 12 men fishing at pond" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 22, 1804
William Clark · Aug 22, 1804 · Missouri River near Vermillion area
"nearly poisoned testing minerals" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 23, 1804
William Clark · Aug 23, 1804 · Missouri River near Vermillion area
"took men to retrieve buffalo, killed goose" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: August 24, 1804
William Clark · Aug 24, 1804 · Missouri River near Vermillion area
"proposed visit to spirit hill" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 25, 1804
William Clark · Aug 25, 1804 · Spirit Mound, South Dakota
"co-leader, fatigued visiting the mound" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Patrick Gass: August 25, 1804
Patrick Gass · Aug 25, 1804 · Spirit Mound, South Dakota
"went to see hill on north side" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Patrick Gass: August 26, 1804
Patrick Gass · Aug 26, 1804 · Spirit Mound, South Dakota
"returned to camp around 10 o'clock" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: August 28, 1804
William Clark · Aug 28, 1804 · Spirit Mound, South Dakota
"much indisposed, possibly from food" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: August 29, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 29, 1804 · Spirit Mound, South Dakota
"sent tobacco to the Sioux" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Joseph Whitehouse: August 30, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 30, 1804 · Near Gavins Point / Yankton, SD — Yankton Sioux council
"demonstrated air gun to the Indians" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Patrick Gass: August 30, 1804
Patrick Gass · Aug 30, 1804 · Near present-day Gavins Point area / Yankton, SD — Yankton Sioux council
"made chiefs, gave deer skin for drum" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Calumet Bluff, meeting with Yankton Sioux — Joseph Whitehouse: August 31, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 31, 1804 · Calumet Bluff, meeting with Yankton Sioux
"held treaty with Bois Brulé tribe" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Calumet Bluff, meeting with Yankton Sioux — John Ordway: September 1, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 1, 1804 · Calumet Bluff, meeting with Yankton Sioux
"crossed river to see beaver pond" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Joseph Whitehouse: September 7, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Sep 7, 1804 · Near Crow Creek / Bad River confluence area, South Dakota (Teton Sioux encounter region)
"went to see the Indians' camps" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Patrick Gass: September 7, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 7, 1804 · Missouri River near present-day Chamberlain, SD area / White River confluence region
"went to view hill, hunted prairie dogs" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain — John Ordway: September 8, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 8, 1804 · Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain
"went out with party, killed buffalo" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 8, 1804
William Clark · Sep 8, 1804 · Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain
"killed a buffalow in the river" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain — Patrick Gass: September 8, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 8, 1804 · Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain
"hunting party, reported old trading house" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: September 9, 1804
William Clark · Sep 9, 1804 · Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain
"went out to kill a buffalow" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near White River — John Ordway: September 11, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 11, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"mentioned in footnote regarding boat plans"
Clark: September 13, 1804
William Clark · Sep 13, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"killed a porcupine on cottonwood" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near White River — John Ordway: September 15, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 15, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"came on board above black bluff" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 15, 1804
William Clark · Sep 15, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"went up White River with Clark" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near White River — John Ordway: September 16, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 16, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"killed deer and buffalo, hunted island" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 16, 1804
William Clark · Sep 16, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"hunted, killed buffalo and deer" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near White River — John Ordway: September 17, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 17, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"returned with party in evening" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 17, 1804
William Clark · Sep 17, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"went hunting, killed buffalo and bird" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near White River — Patrick Gass: September 17, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 17, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"led hunting party during the day" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Missouri River near Big Bend — Patrick Gass: September 18, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 18, 1804 · Missouri River near Big Bend
"killed a bird while hunting" — transcribed as captain Lewis
Missouri River near Big Bend — Joseph Whitehouse: September 19, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Sep 19, 1804 · Missouri River near Big Bend
"hunted on an island with Drewyer" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Big Bend — Patrick Gass: September 20, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 20, 1804 · Missouri River near Big Bend
"went hunting, killed game" — transcribed as captain Lewis
Missouri River near Big Bend — John Ordway: September 21, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 21, 1804 · Missouri River near Big Bend
"shot plovers for his dinner" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 23, 1804
William Clark · Sep 23, 1804 · Missouri River near Big Bend
"went hunting on island, walked on shore" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Big Bend — John Ordway: September 24, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 24, 1804 · Missouri River near Big Bend
"captain of expedition"
Tense Confrontation with the Teton Sioux
Sep 25, 1804 · Mouth of the Bad River, South Dakota
"ordered swivel gun aimed at shore"
John Ordway: September 25, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 25, 1804 · Near Bad River (Teton River) confluence, Pierre, South Dakota – Teton Sioux encounter
"spoke and treated with Teton chiefs" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Patrick Gass: September 25, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 25, 1804 · Bad River confluence, Pierre, South Dakota – Teton Sioux encounter
"went ashore, carried to council house" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD — Joseph Whitehouse: September 26, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Sep 26, 1804 · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD
"went ashore to meet natives" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 26, 1804
William Clark · Sep 26, 1804 · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD
"went ashore with chiefs, attended council" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 27, 1804
William Clark · Sep 27, 1804 · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD
"accompanied chiefs to lodges, returned with chiefs" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD — Patrick Gass: September 27, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 27, 1804 · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD
"received Indian promise to return prisoners" — transcribed as capt. Lewis
Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD — John Ordway: September 28, 1804
John Ordway · Sep 28, 1804 · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD
"angry, ordered men to stations, gave tobacco"
Clark: September 28, 1804
William Clark · Sep 28, 1804 · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD
"at bow during cable confrontation" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD — Patrick Gass: September 28, 1804
Patrick Gass · Sep 28, 1804 · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD
"nearly ordered rope cut, retrieved Indian" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: October 4, 1804
William Clark · Oct 4, 1804 · Missouri River near Cheyenne River
"walked on shore to old village island" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River near Cheyenne River — John Ordway: October 6, 1804
John Ordway · Oct 6, 1804 · Missouri River near Cheyenne River
"went hunting on timbered bottom" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 6, 1804
William Clark · Oct 6, 1804 · Missouri River near Cheyenne River
"walked on shore, saw prairie hens" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 8, 1804
William Clark · Oct 8, 1804 · Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge
"went to Ricara village with interpreters" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge — Patrick Gass: October 9, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 9, 1804 · Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge
"went to lodges, treated kindly" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge — John Ordway: October 10, 1804
John Ordway · Oct 10, 1804 · Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge
"read speech to Arikara chiefs" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge — Patrick Gass: October 10, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 10, 1804 · Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge
"held council with the Indians" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge — John Ordway: October 11, 1804
John Ordway · Oct 11, 1804 · Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge
"took observation with instrument at village" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge — Patrick Gass: October 11, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 11, 1804 · Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge
"gave American flag to Rickarees yesterday" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge — Patrick Gass: October 12, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 12, 1804 · Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge
"visited 2nd village to talk with chief" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Missouri River approaching Cannonball River — John Ordway: October 15, 1804
John Ordway · Oct 15, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"refused to abate punishment, later recommended clemency"
Clark: October 15, 1804
William Clark · Oct 15, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"visited Ricara huts with Clark" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River approaching Cannonball River — Patrick Gass: October 16, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 16, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"went out and killed three antelopes" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Missouri River approaching Cannonball River — John Ordway: October 16, 1804
John Ordway · Oct 16, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"went out hunting on south side" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 16, 1804
William Clark · Oct 16, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"walked on shore with hunter and chief" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River approaching Cannonball River — Patrick Gass: October 17, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 17, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"gave presents to visiting Indians" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: October 17, 1804
William Clark · Oct 17, 1804 · Missouri River approaching Cannonball River
"took altitude of sun, saw beaver house" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 24, 1804
William Clark · Oct 24, 1804 · Missouri River near Heart River, approaching Mandan
"went with chiefs to lodges" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Arrival at the Mandan Villages
Oct 26, 1804 · Mandan Villages, North Dakota
"walked up to the village" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 27, 1804
William Clark · Oct 27, 1804 · Building Fort Mandan
"walked to 2d Mandan village with interpreter" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 28, 1804
William Clark · Oct 28, 1804 · Building Fort Mandan
"walked up river to examine fort site" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Building Fort Mandan — Patrick Gass: October 29, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 29, 1804 · Building Fort Mandan
"delivered speech and distributed gifts" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Building Fort Mandan — Patrick Gass: October 30, 1804
Patrick Gass · Oct 30, 1804 · Building Fort Mandan
"led party upriver to view island" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: October 31, 1804
William Clark · Oct 31, 1804 · Building Fort Mandan
"wrote to NW Company agent" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Building Fort Mandan — Joseph Whitehouse: November 1, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Nov 1, 1804 · Building Fort Mandan
"co-commander, granted Mandan request for aid" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: November 1, 1804
William Clark · Nov 1, 1804 · Building Fort Mandan
"called at village, returned next morning" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Joseph Whitehouse: November 2, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Nov 2, 1804 · Fort Mandan construction site, near Washburn, North Dakota
"granted assistance, led buffalo hunt" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 7, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 7, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"explored prairie hill, hunted prairie dogs" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 8, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 8, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"out hunting, reported passing trading house" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: November 9, 1804
William Clark · Nov 9, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"walked to hill about 3/4 mile" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: November 12, 1804
John Ordway · Nov 12, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"mentioned in editorial footnote"
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: November 15, 1804
John Ordway · Nov 15, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"co-captain on return journey 1806"
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 17, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 17, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"led hunting party that day" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 18, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 18, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"killed an unusual bird while hunting" — transcribed as captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 20, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 20, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"went hunting, killed game" — transcribed as captain Lewis
Clark: November 20, 1804
William Clark · Nov 20, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"moved into huts with Clark" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: November 25, 1804
William Clark · Nov 25, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"set out to visit Indian towns/camps" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 26, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 26, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"went ashore, met peaceably with Indians" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 27, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 27, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"received Indian promise to free prisoners" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: November 27, 1804
William Clark · Nov 27, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"returned from villages with two chiefs" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: November 28, 1804
Patrick Gass · Nov 28, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"nearly ordered rope cut and fire" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: November 30, 1804
William Clark · Nov 30, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"agreed with Clark's plan to aid Mandans" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: December 3, 1804
Joseph Whitehouse · Dec 3, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"gave another glass in afternoon" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: December 7, 1804
John Ordway · Dec 7, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"started with 12 men to hunt" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 7, 1804
Patrick Gass · Dec 7, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"led party to hunt buffalo" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: December 9, 1804
John Ordway · Dec 9, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"led 12 men hunting party" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 9, 1804
Patrick Gass · Dec 9, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"encamped out with party after hunt" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: December 9, 1804
William Clark · Dec 9, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"led 18 men hunting buffalo" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 10, 1804
Patrick Gass · Dec 10, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"set out for the fort" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: December 10, 1804
William Clark · Dec 10, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"returned at noon from hunting camp" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: December 13, 1804
John Ordway · Dec 13, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"had cold night in snow with blanket" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: December 21, 1804
William Clark · Dec 21, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"administered medicine to child with abscess" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 25, 1804
Patrick Gass · Dec 25, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"gave whiskey on New Year's Day" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 26, 1804
Patrick Gass · Dec 26, 1804 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"went up to second village" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: January 2, 1805
William Clark · Jan 2, 1805 · Fort Mandan (winter)
"visited the 2nd Village with interpreter" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Mandan (winter) — Patrick Gass: January 15, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jan 15, 1805 · Fort Mandan (winter)
"gave whiskey to celebrate New Year" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan (winter) — Patrick Gass: January 16, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jan 16, 1805 · Fort Mandan (winter)
"went to second village to dance" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan (winter) — Patrick Gass: January 23, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jan 23, 1805 · Fort Mandan (winter)
"arrived with party in evening" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: January 27, 1805
William Clark · Jan 27, 1805 · Fort Mandan (winter)
"amputated frostbitten toes from boy" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Birth of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
Feb 11, 1805 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"assisted delivery, recorded folk remedy"
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — Patrick Gass: February 14, 1805
Patrick Gass · Feb 14, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"called for twenty volunteers at midnight" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: February 15, 1805
John Ordway · Feb 15, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"led party of 20+ to fight Sioux" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: February 15, 1805
William Clark · Feb 15, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"led pursuit of Sioux raiders" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: February 16, 1805
John Ordway · Feb 16, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"led party down river to lodges" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: February 16, 1805
William Clark · Feb 16, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"leading party pursuing horse thieves" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — Patrick Gass: February 20, 1805
Patrick Gass · Feb 20, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"called for twenty volunteers to pursue Indians" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: February 21, 1805
William Clark · Feb 21, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"returned with two sleighs loaded with meat" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — Patrick Gass: February 25, 1805
Patrick Gass · Feb 25, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"led party up North branch" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — Patrick Gass: March 1, 1805
Patrick Gass · Mar 1, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"agreed to take a large periogue along" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: March 9, 1805
William Clark · Mar 9, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"at the fort to receive Minetarre chief" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — Patrick Gass: March 29, 1805
Patrick Gass · Mar 29, 1805 · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
"went to see large spring" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Departure from Fort Mandan — Into the Unknown
Apr 7, 1805 · Fort Mandan, North Dakota
"reflected on departure, wrote optimistically"
John Ordway: April 7, 1805
John Ordway · Apr 7, 1805 · Fort Mandan / Mandan villages vicinity, ND
"recorded reflections at departure" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Missouri River near Little Missouri — John Ordway: April 13, 1805
John Ordway · Apr 13, 1805 · Missouri River near Little Missouri
"quoted on alkali springs, April 11"
Clark: April 14, 1805
William Clark · Apr 14, 1805 · Missouri River near Little Missouri
"walked out, killed elk, shot at bears" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 15, 1805
William Clark · Apr 15, 1805 · Missouri River near Little Missouri
"walked on shore and killed a goose" — transcribed as Captn Lewis
Lewis: April 15, 1805
Meriwether Lewis · Apr 15, 1805 · Missouri River near Little Missouri
"walked on Stard. shore, narrating entry" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 17, 1805
William Clark · Apr 17, 1805 · Missouri River near Little Missouri
"killed 2 buffalo bulls near water" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Native Nations Astonished by Seaman — Offer Horses in Trade
Apr 18, 1805 · Missouri River, North Dakota
"recorded observations about Seaman and refused offers"
Missouri River near Little Missouri — John Ordway: April 20, 1805
John Ordway · Apr 20, 1805 · Missouri River near Little Missouri
"walked on shore, killed deer and white-tailed deer" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 20, 1805
William Clark · Apr 20, 1805 · Missouri River near Little Missouri
"walked through point, killed deer and elk" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: April 22, 1805
William Clark · Apr 22, 1805 · Missouri River near Yellowstone approach
"walked to river, ascended hill for view" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 23, 1805
William Clark · Apr 23, 1805 · Missouri River near Yellowstone approach
"joined Clark in the evening" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Yellowstone approach — John Ordway: April 25, 1805
John Ordway · Apr 25, 1805 · Missouri River near Yellowstone approach
"crossed to S. shore for observations" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Yellowstone approach — Patrick Gass: April 25, 1805
Patrick Gass · Apr 25, 1805 · Missouri River near Yellowstone approach
"set off by land to Yellowstone river" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: April 25, 1805
William Clark · Apr 25, 1805 · Missouri River near Yellowstone approach
"decided to proceed by land ahead" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Yellowstone-Missouri confluence — John Ordway: April 26, 1805
John Ordway · Apr 26, 1805 · Yellowstone-Missouri confluence
"took observations, sent men, dog Scamon" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Yellowstone-Missouri confluence — Patrick Gass: April 26, 1805
Patrick Gass · Apr 26, 1805 · Yellowstone-Missouri confluence
"arrived in evening with his party" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: April 26, 1805
William Clark · Apr 26, 1805 · Yellowstone-Missouri confluence
"up the Roche johne, joined in evening" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: April 27, 1805
William Clark · Apr 27, 1805 · Yellowstone-Missouri confluence
"walked on shore to examine country" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Ordway Records the First Encounter with Grizzly Bears
Apr 29, 1805 · Near Yellowstone Confluence, Montana
"wrote scientific descriptions of grizzly bears"
Patrick Gass: April 29, 1805
Patrick Gass · Apr 29, 1805 · Missouri River near Fort Peck area, eastern Montana
"travelled by land, killed a white bear" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Yellowstone-Missouri confluence — John Ordway: April 30, 1805
John Ordway · Apr 30, 1805 · Yellowstone-Missouri confluence
"killed an Elk in a bottom" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Yellowstone-Missouri confluence — Patrick Gass: April 30, 1805
Patrick Gass · Apr 30, 1805 · Yellowstone-Missouri confluence
"killed a large elk at camp" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: April 30, 1805
William Clark · Apr 30, 1805 · Yellowstone-Missouri confluence
"walked on shore, killed an elk" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 3, 1805
William Clark · May 3, 1805 · Missouri River near Porcupine River
"joined Clark at camp after walking" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 5, 1805
William Clark · May 5, 1805 · Missouri River near Porcupine River
"walked on shore, killed a deer" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River near Porcupine River — John Ordway: May 8, 1805
John Ordway · May 8, 1805 · Missouri River near Porcupine River
"quoted on dry creeks"
Clark: May 9, 1805
William Clark · May 9, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"killed buffalo and four plover" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River Breaks area — John Ordway: May 10, 1805
John Ordway · May 10, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"described Milk River water in footnote"
Missouri River Breaks area — John Ordway: May 11, 1805
John Ordway · May 11, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"footnote: describes bear encounter"
Clark: May 12, 1805
William Clark · May 12, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"walked on shore this morning" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: May 14, 1805
William Clark · May 14, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"on shore during perogue accident" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River Breaks area — Joseph Whitehouse: May 14, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · May 14, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"editor note naming Gibson's Creek"
Missouri River Breaks area — John Ordway: May 14, 1805
John Ordway · May 14, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"crossed the river with Clark" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 16, 1805
William Clark · May 16, 1805 · Missouri River Breaks area
"walked out and killed cow and calf" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Joseph Whitehouse: May 19, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · May 19, 1805 · Missouri River near Milk River confluence, north-central Montana
"killed an elk at camp" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
John Ordway: May 19, 1805
John Ordway · May 19, 1805 · Missouri River near Milk River confluence, north-central Montana
"his dog Semon was bitten by beaver" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Seaman Bitten by a Beaver — Nearly Dies
May 19, 1805 · Near Musselshell River, Montana
"recorded incident and tended Seaman's wound"
Missouri River near Musselshell River — Patrick Gass: May 20, 1805
Patrick Gass · May 20, 1805 · Missouri River near Musselshell River
"took observation for latitude" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Missouri River near Musselshell River — John Ordway: May 20, 1805
John Ordway · May 20, 1805 · Missouri River near Musselshell River
"walked ashore, killed deer and buffalo" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: May 22, 1805
William Clark · May 22, 1805 · Missouri River near Musselshell River
"walked out before dinner, killed deer" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 25, 1805
William Clark · May 25, 1805 · Missouri River near Musselshell River
"obtained bighorn bones at Big Bone Lick" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lewis First Sees the Rocky Mountains
May 26, 1805 · Near Judith River, Montana
"first glimpse of the Rocky Mountains"
Joseph Whitehouse: May 26, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · May 26, 1805 · Missouri River near Judith River area, central Montana
"killed 2 buffalo with hunter" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Buffalo Bull Charges Camp — Seaman Sounds the Alarm
May 29, 1805 · Near Judith River, Montana
"recorded incident and credited Seaman"
Clark: May 31, 1805
William Clark · May 31, 1805 · Missouri River, first view of Rocky Mountains
"walked on shore, observed pine and fox" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 2, 1805
William Clark · Jun 2, 1805 · Missouri River near Marias River approach
"walked on shore with hunters" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
The Marias River Decision
Jun 3, 1805 · Confluence of Marias and Missouri Rivers, Montana
"named the Marias; identified true Missouri"
Patrick Gass: June 3, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 3, 1805 · Marias River confluence (Decision Point), Loma, MT
"took meridian altitude at the point" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: June 4, 1805
William Clark · Jun 4, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"led party up N. fork" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Marias River decision camp — John Ordway: June 5, 1805
John Ordway · Jun 5, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"had not returned from scouting party" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 6, 1805
William Clark · Jun 6, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"expected to meet at camp, did not return" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Marias River decision camp — Joseph Whitehouse: June 6, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 6, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"did not return this evening" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Marias River decision camp — Patrick Gass: June 6, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 6, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"had not returned with his party" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: June 7, 1805
William Clark · Jun 7, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"had not yet returned to camp" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Marias River decision camp — Joseph Whitehouse: June 7, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 7, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"had not returned with his party" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 8, 1805
William Clark · Jun 8, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"returned after exploring south fork 60 miles" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Marias River decision camp — Joseph Whitehouse: June 8, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 8, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"returned from exploring north fork" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Marias River decision camp — Patrick Gass: June 8, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 8, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"returned to camp after exploring north branch" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: June 9, 1805
William Clark · Jun 9, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"a little unwell, taking salts" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 10, 1805
William Clark · Jun 10, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"plans land expedition to Snow mountains" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 11, 1805
William Clark · Jun 11, 1805 · Marias River decision camp
"set out at 8 oClock" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Discovery of the Great Falls of the Missouri
Jun 13, 1805 · Great Falls, Montana
"discovered the Great Falls of Missouri"
Clark: June 14, 1805
William Clark · Jun 14, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"sent letter from Great Falls of Missouri" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Great Falls of the Missouri — Patrick Gass: June 14, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 14, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"killed two bears, scouting falls ahead" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: June 15, 1805
William Clark · Jun 15, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"Clark sent message to him" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 16, 1805
William Clark · Jun 16, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"joined Clark from the falls" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Great Falls of the Missouri — John Ordway: June 16, 1805
John Ordway · Jun 16, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"scouted falls, killed buffalo, rejoined party" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Great Falls of the Missouri — Patrick Gass: June 16, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 16, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"explored falls; rejoined party at noon" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: June 17, 1805
William Clark · Jun 17, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"unloaded perogue, kept party employed portaging" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 20, 1805
William Clark · Jun 20, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"carried canoes up the creek" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Great Falls of the Missouri — John Ordway: June 20, 1805
John Ordway · Jun 20, 1805 · Great Falls of the Missouri
"took baggage up hill, worked on iron boat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 21, 1805
William Clark · Jun 21, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"takes baggage and canoe up hill" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Joseph Whitehouse: June 21, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 21, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"set out with party to portage" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Joseph Whitehouse: June 22, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 22, 1805 · Great Falls Portage, upper end — White Bear Islands area, MT
"led party with wagon to upper portage" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Joseph Whitehouse: June 23, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 23, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"stayed at upper camp to prepare iron boat" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Patrick Gass: June 23, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 23, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"assembling iron boat at upper portage camp" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Patrick Gass: June 24, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 24, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"had left two men in morning" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: June 25, 1805
William Clark · Jun 25, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"working on Iron Boat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Great Falls Portage — John Ordway: June 25, 1805
John Ordway · Jun 25, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"leading hunting and fitting iron boat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: June 26, 1805
William Clark · Jun 26, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"his desk to be buried/cached" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Patrick Gass: June 26, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 26, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"bled sick man with penknife" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Great Falls Portage — John Ordway: June 26, 1805
John Ordway · Jun 26, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"forgot thermometer, walked on shore" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Joseph Whitehouse: June 27, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jun 27, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"forgot his thermometer in shade" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Patrick Gass: June 29, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jun 29, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"went to see large spring, returned drenched" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lewis: June 30, 1805
Meriwether Lewis · Jun 30, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"narrating, killed a goatsucker"
Clark: July 1, 1805
William Clark · Jul 1, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"camp at White Bear Islands, fitting iron boat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 2, 1805
William Clark · Jul 2, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"crossed to island to hunt bear" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 5, 1805
William Clark · Jul 5, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"engaged in completing the leather boat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lewis: July 8, 1805
Meriwether Lewis · Jul 8, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"applied composition to boat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Patrick Gass: July 10, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jul 10, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"took observation, buried boat" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Great Falls Portage — Patrick Gass: July 12, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jul 12, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"remained at old camp" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: July 13, 1805
William Clark · Jul 13, 1805 · Great Falls Portage
"arrived overland at 9 oClock" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Seaman Suffers from Prickly Pear During the Great Falls Portage
Jul 15, 1805 · Great Falls Portage, Montana
"tended Seaman's paws, noted dog's distress"
Clark: July 16, 1805
William Clark · Jul 16, 1805 · Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains
"went to mountain for meridian altitude" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains — Patrick Gass: July 16, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jul 16, 1805 · Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains
"went ahead to mountain for observation" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: July 17, 1805
William Clark · Jul 17, 1805 · Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains
"caught up with him at pine rapid" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis: July 17, 1805
Meriwether Lewis · Jul 17, 1805 · Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains
"narrator making botanical observations" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains — Patrick Gass: July 17, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jul 17, 1805 · Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains
"his camp reached at rapid place" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: July 22, 1805
William Clark · Jul 22, 1805 · Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains
"arrived with party at 4 oClock" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Seaman Tormented by Mosquitoes on the Missouri
Jul 25, 1805 · Missouri River, above the Great Falls, Montana
"recorded sympathetic description of Seaman's suffering"
Clark: July 27, 1805
William Clark · Jul 27, 1805 · Three Forks of the Missouri
"found encamped at point, arrived 2 oClock" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Sacagawea Recognizes Home — Three Forks
Jul 28, 1805 · Three Forks of the Missouri, Montana
"recorded the story in detail"
Patrick Gass: July 28, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jul 28, 1805 · Three Forks of the Missouri, MT (Jefferson/Madison/Gallatin confluence)
"took meridian altitude reading" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 30, 1805
William Clark · Jul 30, 1805 · Three Forks of the Missouri
"walked on shore, did not rejoin camp" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Three Forks of the Missouri — Joseph Whitehouse: July 30, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jul 30, 1805 · Three Forks of the Missouri
"walked on shore, did not join camp" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 31, 1805
William Clark · Jul 31, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"out all night, killed a duck" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — Joseph Whitehouse: July 31, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Jul 31, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"camped alone overnight, rejoined party" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — Patrick Gass: July 31, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jul 31, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"went ahead alone, encamped in wilderness" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: August 1, 1805
William Clark · Aug 1, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"left Clark at 8 oClock" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — Joseph Whitehouse: August 1, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 1, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"set out by land to find Indians" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — Patrick Gass: August 1, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 1, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"went ahead to look for Snake Indians" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: August 4, 1805
William Clark · Aug 4, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"left camp and note about Indian signs" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — Joseph Whitehouse: August 4, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 4, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"left note at his camp of 2nd inst." — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — John Ordway: August 4, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 4, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"left a note at his camp" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — John Ordway: August 5, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 5, 1805 · Jefferson River ascending toward divide
"uncertain which fork he ascended" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 6, 1805
William Clark · Aug 6, 1805 · Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon
"explored forks, left letter on pole" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon — John Ordway: August 6, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 6, 1805 · Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon
"found at the forks with his party" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon — Patrick Gass: August 7, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 7, 1805 · Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon
"took a meridian altitude for latitude" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon — John Ordway: August 7, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 7, 1805 · Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon
"took observation and shot air gun"
Clark: August 9, 1805
William Clark · Aug 9, 1805 · Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon
"set out to examine river and find portage" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon — John Ordway: August 9, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 9, 1805 · Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon
"set out ahead to find Indians" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon — Patrick Gass: August 9, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 9, 1805 · Jefferson/Beaverhead River near present-day Dillon
"started ahead with three men" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lewis Crosses the Continental Divide
Aug 12, 1805 · Lemhi Pass, Montana/Idaho Border
"led advance party across Continental Divide"
Clark: August 15, 1805
William Clark · Aug 15, 1805 · Camp Fortunate / Shoshone contact
"no word from him since departure" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Camp Fortunate / Shoshone contact — Joseph Whitehouse: August 15, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 15, 1805 · Camp Fortunate / Shoshone contact
"had left deer skins on the 10th" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Camp Fortunate / Shoshone contact — Patrick Gass: August 15, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 15, 1805 · Camp Fortunate / Shoshone contact
"had taken dinner with party here" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Camp Fortunate / Shoshone contact — John Ordway: August 15, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 15, 1805 · Camp Fortunate / Shoshone contact
"had left deer skins at mountain entrance" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Sacagawea Reunites with Her Brother Cameahwait
Aug 17, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Montana
"named the camp Camp Fortunate"
Joseph Whitehouse: August 17, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 17, 1805 · Camp Fortunate / Forks of Beaverhead River, Montana
"met Snake band, crossed mountain to Columbia" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
John Ordway: August 17, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 17, 1805 · Camp Fortunate / Forks of the Beaverhead (Beaverhead/Horse Prairie Creek confluence), Montana
"reunited with party at the forks" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Patrick Gass: August 17, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 17, 1805 · Camp Fortunate / Forks of Beaverhead River, Montana
"had been to Columbia waters, met natives" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Joseph Whitehouse: August 18, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 18, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"bought horses from natives, gave gifts" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Joseph Whitehouse: August 19, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 19, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"takes observations at upper fork" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: August 20, 1805
William Clark · Aug 20, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"to be assisted across by Indians" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Joseph Whitehouse: August 20, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 20, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"scouted location for cache downriver" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Patrick Gass: August 20, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 20, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"to be assisted bringing baggage" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — John Ordway: August 20, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 20, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"scouted spot for cache downstream" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 21, 1805
William Clark · Aug 21, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"tomahawk possibly stolen from his party" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Joseph Whitehouse: August 21, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 21, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"took observations to determine latitude" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Joseph Whitehouse: August 22, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 22, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"counciled with Snake Indians, traded horses" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — John Ordway: August 22, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 22, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"councilled with Snake Indians, traded horses" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Joseph Whitehouse: August 23, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 23, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"trading with natives for more horses" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — John Ordway: August 23, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 23, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"gave Cameahwait dried squashes (footnote)"
Clark: August 24, 1805
William Clark · Aug 24, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"wrote letter outlining two plans" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait — Patrick Gass: August 24, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 24, 1805 · Camp Fortunate, Sacagawea reunites with Cameahwait
"received letter sent by horseback" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — John Ordway: August 25, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 25, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"prevailed on chief to countermand orders" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 27, 1805
William Clark · Aug 27, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"expected to join Clark by noon" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — Joseph Whitehouse: August 27, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 27, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"gave flags to chiefs, traded for horses" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — Patrick Gass: August 27, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 27, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"no word received from him" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: August 28, 1805
William Clark · Aug 28, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"at upper Village, procured 22 horses" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — Joseph Whitehouse: August 28, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Aug 28, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"trading for horses with Indians" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — Patrick Gass: August 28, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 28, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"buying horses at upper village" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — John Ordway: August 28, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 28, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"trading for horses with natives" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: August 29, 1805
William Clark · Aug 29, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"engaged in counseling at upper Snake village" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — Patrick Gass: August 29, 1805
Patrick Gass · Aug 29, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"his camp visited by Clarke's party" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots — John Ordway: August 29, 1805
John Ordway · Aug 29, 1805 · Lemhi Valley, preparing to cross Bitterroots
"bought two more horses" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 3, 1805
William Clark · Sep 3, 1805 · North Fork Salmon River, impassable route
"his horse sent back for load" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Joseph Whitehouse: September 4, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Sep 4, 1805 · Ross's Hole / Bitterroot Valley near Sula, Montana
"received white robe from Flathead natives" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 13, 1805
William Clark · Sep 13, 1805 · Lolo Trail, ascending into Bitterroot Mountains
"lost horses, detained to hunt them" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lolo Trail, ascending into Bitterroot Mountains — Joseph Whitehouse: September 13, 1805
Joseph Whitehouse · Sep 13, 1805 · Lolo Trail, ascending into Bitterroot Mountains
"his horse lost, joined party later" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lolo Trail, ascending into Bitterroot Mountains — Patrick Gass: September 14, 1805
Patrick Gass · Sep 14, 1805 · Lolo Trail, ascending into Bitterroot Mountains
"took meridian latitude reading" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Patrick Gass: September 16, 1805
Patrick Gass · Sep 16, 1805 · Lolo Trail / Warm Springs area, Bitterroot Mountains, Idaho
"rejoined party after searching for lost horse" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lost and starving in Bitterroot Mountains — Patrick Gass: September 17, 1805
Patrick Gass · Sep 17, 1805 · Lost and starving in Bitterroot Mountains
"provided portable soup; horse returned by hunters" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
John Ordway: September 20, 1805
John Ordway · Sep 20, 1805 · Western slope of Bitterroot Mountains near Weippe Prairie, Idaho
"winter clothes on strayed horse" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 21, 1805
William Clark · Sep 21, 1805 · Weippe Prairie, rescued by Nez Perce
"to be met by R. Fields with Indian" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 22, 1805
William Clark · Sep 22, 1805 · Weippe Prairie, rescued by Nez Perce
"met at first village, encamped fatigued" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 23, 1805
William Clark · Sep 23, 1805 · Nez Perce villages on Clearwater
"sick this evening, invited to lodge" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Nez Perce villages on Clearwater — Patrick Gass: September 23, 1805
Patrick Gass · Sep 23, 1805 · Nez Perce villages on Clearwater
"his clothes and baggage on lost horse" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 24, 1805
William Clark · Sep 24, 1805 · Nez Perce villages on Clearwater
"sick, scarcely able to ride horse" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 25, 1805
William Clark · Sep 25, 1805 · Nez Perce villages on Clearwater
"very sick at camp" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 26, 1805
William Clark · Sep 26, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"sick during canoe camp preparations" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 27, 1805
William Clark · Sep 27, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"very sick at canoe camp" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Canoe Camp on Clearwater River — Patrick Gass: September 28, 1805
Patrick Gass · Sep 28, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"very sick and taking medicine" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Canoe Camp on Clearwater River — Patrick Gass: September 29, 1805
Patrick Gass · Sep 29, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"procured a fine buffalo robe in trade" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: October 1, 1805
William Clark · Oct 1, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"recovering, getting much better" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Canoe Camp on Clearwater River — Patrick Gass: October 2, 1805
Patrick Gass · Oct 2, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"received letter dispatched by horseback" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: October 4, 1805
William Clark · Oct 4, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"still sick but able to walk" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 5, 1805
William Clark · Oct 5, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"ate roots supper; unwell" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 9, 1805
William Clark · Oct 9, 1805 · Clearwater to Snake River
"recovering fast from illness" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 13, 1805
William Clark · Oct 13, 1805 · Snake River rapids, near Lewiston
"set out with two canoes down rapid" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 17, 1805
William Clark · Oct 17, 1805 · Columbia River near Wallula Gap
"took vocabulary of native languages" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: October 18, 1805
William Clark · Oct 18, 1805 · Columbia River near Wallula Gap
"took vocabulary of native languages" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Columbia River near Wallula Gap — John Ordway: October 18, 1805
John Ordway · Oct 18, 1805 · Columbia River near Wallula Gap
"completed observations for latitude" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Columbia River near Wallula Gap — Patrick Gass: October 18, 1805
Patrick Gass · Oct 18, 1805 · Columbia River near Wallula Gap
"took noon observation for latitude" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: October 19, 1805
William Clark · Oct 19, 1805 · Columbia River near Wallula Gap
"came down with canoes rear" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 22, 1805
William Clark · Oct 22, 1805 · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
"examined river and root with Clark" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: October 23, 1805
William Clark · Oct 23, 1805 · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
"went to lodges to see canoes" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage — Patrick Gass: October 23, 1805
Patrick Gass · Oct 23, 1805 · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
"took latitude observation at the falls" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage — John Ordway: October 23, 1805
John Ordway · Oct 23, 1805 · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
"took latitude reading at grand falls" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: October 24, 1805
William Clark · Oct 24, 1805 · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
"crossed river to view the falls" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 25, 1805
William Clark · Oct 25, 1805 · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
"walked down to inspect bad channel" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 26, 1805
William Clark · Oct 26, 1805 · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
"received present of deer meat from chief" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: October 29, 1805
William Clark · Oct 29, 1805 · Cascades of the Columbia, portage
"entered houses with Clark" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: October 30, 1805
William Clark · Oct 30, 1805 · Cascades of the Columbia, portage
"visited village, shot at buzzard" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: November 3, 1805
William Clark · Nov 3, 1805 · Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary
"walked up river, hunted swans at night" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary — Patrick Gass: November 3, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 3, 1805 · Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary
"had canoe carried to pond for hunting" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: November 4, 1805
William Clark · Nov 4, 1805 · Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary
"landed with party for dinner" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: November 14, 1805
William Clark · Nov 14, 1805 · Columbia estuary, storm-bound, vote on winter camp
"set out by land to find white traders" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Columbia estuary, storm-bound, vote on winter camp — John Ordway: November 14, 1805
John Ordway · Nov 14, 1805 · Columbia estuary, storm-bound, vote on winter camp
"set out by land to river mouth" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Columbia estuary, storm-bound, vote on winter camp — Patrick Gass: November 14, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 14, 1805 · Columbia estuary, storm-bound, vote on winter camp
"started by land with four men" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: November 15, 1805
William Clark · Nov 15, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"recovered stolen guns from Indians" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia — Patrick Gass: November 15, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 15, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"arrived in morning, recovered stolen arms" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia — Patrick Gass: November 16, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 16, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"awaited return with his party" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: November 17, 1805
William Clark · Nov 17, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"returned from Point Disappointment trip" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia — Patrick Gass: November 17, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 17, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"returned from circuit around the bay" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 18, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 18, 1805 · Cape Disappointment, WA (near modern Ilwaco, WA)
"collected specimen of Chinook language" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: November 19, 1805
William Clark · Nov 19, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"particular friend, point named after him"
Clark: November 20, 1805
William Clark · Nov 20, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"negotiated for sea otter robe" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia — Patrick Gass: November 20, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 20, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"gave medal to native chief" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: November 23, 1805
William Clark · Nov 23, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"branded tree with name and date" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: November 29, 1805
William Clark · Nov 29, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"set out with 5 men to hunt elk" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia — Patrick Gass: November 29, 1805
Patrick Gass · Nov 29, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"departed with 4 men to scout"
Clark: December 1, 1805
William Clark · Dec 1, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"no account since he left Clark" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: December 2, 1805
William Clark · Dec 2, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"expected to return with hunters" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: December 4, 1805
William Clark · Dec 4, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"absent, Clark fears accident befell him" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: December 5, 1805
William Clark · Dec 5, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"returned after long delay, found wintering site" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Building and occupying Fort Clatsop — John Ordway: December 5, 1805
John Ordway · Dec 5, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"returned with three men from scouting" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Building and occupying Fort Clatsop — Patrick Gass: December 5, 1805
Patrick Gass · Dec 5, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"returned to camp after scouting" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: December 7, 1805
William Clark · Dec 7, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"selected site for winter quarters" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Building and occupying Fort Clatsop — John Ordway: December 7, 1805
John Ordway · Dec 7, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"supposed first to survey bay"
Building and occupying Fort Clatsop — Patrick Gass: December 8, 1805
Patrick Gass · Dec 8, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"had left two men with meat" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: December 10, 1805
William Clark · Dec 10, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"found felling trees building huts" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: December 13, 1805
William Clark · Dec 13, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"purchased 2 Loucirvia skins for coat" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Building and occupying Fort Clatsop — John Ordway: December 13, 1805
John Ordway · Dec 13, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"bought curious skins from natives" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: December 16, 1805
William Clark · Dec 16, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"found in camp with 3 Indians" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: December 23, 1805
William Clark · Dec 23, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"moved into hut with Clark" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Building and occupying Fort Clatsop — Patrick Gass: December 23, 1805
Patrick Gass · Dec 23, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"took latitude observation at the falls" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: December 24, 1805
William Clark · Dec 24, 1805 · Building and occupying Fort Clatsop
"received gifts from Cuscalah" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Christmas Day at Fort Clatsop
Dec 25, 1805 · Fort Clatsop, Oregon
"received small Indian basket from Clark"
Patrick Gass: December 25, 1805
Patrick Gass · Dec 25, 1805 · Fort Clatsop, OR (near modern Astoria, OR)
"distributed tobacco as Christmas gift" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Clatsop, salt works established — Patrick Gass: December 26, 1805
Patrick Gass · Dec 26, 1805 · Fort Clatsop, salt works established
"distributed tobacco as Christmas gift" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: December 27, 1805
William Clark · Dec 27, 1805 · Fort Clatsop, salt works established
"shown mosquito, gave chief sheep skin cap" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: December 29, 1805
William Clark · Dec 29, 1805 · Fort Clatsop, salt works established
"ready to go collect whale oil" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: January 1, 1806
William Clark · Jan 1, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, salt works established
"presented marrow bone and tongue by hunters" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: January 3, 1806
William Clark · Jan 3, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, salt works established
"gave satin breeches to Chief Cania" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark's party to see beached whale at Tillamook Head — John Ordway: January 8, 1806
John Ordway · Jan 8, 1806 · Clark's party to see beached whale at Tillamook Head
"reconciled to eating dog meat"
Clark: January 10, 1806
William Clark · Jan 10, 1806 · Clark's party to see beached whale at Tillamook Head
"examined merchandise at fort" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: January 13, 1806
William Clark · Jan 13, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"led men to retrieve elk meat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: January 13, 1806
John Ordway · Jan 13, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"led party to retrieve elk meat" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: January 15, 1806
William Clark · Jan 15, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"received finished coat of tiger cat skins" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: January 24, 1806
John Ordway · Jan 24, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"quoted on hat manufacture"
Clark: February 1, 1806
William Clark · Feb 1, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"devised lead canister powder storage" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: February 12, 1806
John Ordway · Feb 12, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"notes excellent supper at fort"
Clark: February 19, 1806
William Clark · Feb 19, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"saw fox species near natural walls" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: February 20, 1806
John Ordway · Feb 20, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"treating sick man with remedies"
Clark: February 21, 1806
William Clark · Feb 21, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"gave needles to Clatsop visitor" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: February 22, 1806
William Clark · Feb 22, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"received custom-made cedar bark hat" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: February 24, 1806
William Clark · Feb 24, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"traded coat and vest for otter skin" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: February 26, 1806
William Clark · Feb 26, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"has tiger cat skin coat lined" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: March 14, 1806
William Clark · Mar 14, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"offered laced uniform coat for canoe" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: March 17, 1806
William Clark · Mar 17, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"traded uniform laced coat for canoe" — transcribed as Captn Lewis
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: March 17, 1806
John Ordway · Mar 17, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"quoted journal note about Chinook visitors"
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: March 22, 1806
John Ordway · Mar 22, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, winter quarters
"comments on canoe value and uniform"
Departure from Fort Clatsop — Heading Home
Mar 23, 1806 · Fort Clatsop, Oregon
"reflecting on departure from Fort Clatsop"
Departed Fort Clatsop, ascending Columbia River — John Ordway: March 29, 1806
John Ordway · Mar 29, 1806 · Departed Fort Clatsop, ascending Columbia River
"identifies Cathlahpohtle nation in note"
Clark: March 30, 1806
William Clark · Mar 30, 1806 · Departed Fort Clatsop, ascending Columbia River
"walked out and saw several deer" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Departed Fort Clatsop, ascending Columbia River — John Ordway: March 31, 1806
John Ordway · Mar 31, 1806 · Departed Fort Clatsop, ascending Columbia River
"referenced in footnote about camp location"
Clark: April 2, 1806
William Clark · Apr 2, 1806 · Departed Fort Clatsop, ascending Columbia River
"left in command of weakened camp" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 3, 1806
William Clark · Apr 3, 1806 · Portaging Cascades of the Columbia upstream
"remained at camp during Clark's reconnaissance" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Portaging Cascades of the Columbia upstream — John Ordway: April 9, 1806
John Ordway · Apr 9, 1806 · Portaging Cascades of the Columbia upstream
"cited in footnote about beacon rock"
Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses — John Ordway: April 10, 1806
John Ordway · Apr 10, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"purchased mountain sheep skin" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses — Patrick Gass: April 10, 1806
Patrick Gass · Apr 10, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"got natives to retrieve drifting canoe" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Native Americans Attempt to Steal Seaman
Apr 11, 1806 · Columbia River, near The Dalles, Oregon
"furious over Seaman's theft, threatened violence" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 12, 1806
William Clark · Apr 12, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"took vocabulary of natives' language" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 13, 1806
William Clark · Apr 13, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"crossed river to purchase canoes" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses — John Ordway: April 13, 1806
John Ordway · Apr 13, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"crossed to villages to purchase canoe" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses — Patrick Gass: April 13, 1806
Patrick Gass · Apr 13, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"crossed south to purchase canoes" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: April 14, 1806
William Clark · Apr 14, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"rejoined after Clark walked on shore" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: April 17, 1806
William Clark · Apr 17, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"to be informed of Clark's ill success" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: April 18, 1806
William Clark · Apr 18, 1806 · Columbia near The Dalles, trading for horses
"arrived with canoes at the bason" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: April 19, 1806
William Clark · Apr 19, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"purchased one horse at the bason" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: April 20, 1806
William Clark · Apr 20, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"expected to arrive but did not" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit — John Ordway: April 20, 1806
John Ordway · Apr 20, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"took back horse lost in gambling" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: April 21, 1806
William Clark · Apr 21, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"arrived with party and horses from Skillutes" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit — John Ordway: April 21, 1806
John Ordway · Apr 21, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"mentioned in footnote chastising Indian"
Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit — Patrick Gass: April 21, 1806
Patrick Gass · Apr 21, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"struck Indian who stole iron articles" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: April 22, 1806
William Clark · Apr 22, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"delayed by rear party retrieving robe" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lewis: April 25, 1806
Meriwether Lewis · Apr 25, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"author, offered dirk for horses" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: April 29, 1806
William Clark · Apr 29, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"his pistol given as gift" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis: April 29, 1806
Meriwether Lewis · Apr 29, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"author, mentions his case pistols"
Clark: April 30, 1806
William Clark · Apr 30, 1806 · Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit
"his horse taken by Yelleppit in search" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 6, 1806
William Clark · May 6, 1806 · Nez Perce camps, reuniting with horses
"exchanged horses, named Clarks river" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Nez Perce camps, reuniting with horses — John Ordway: May 6, 1806
John Ordway · May 6, 1806 · Nez Perce camps, reuniting with horses
"referenced in footnote about deception"
Nez Perce camps, reuniting with horses — Patrick Gass: May 6, 1806
Patrick Gass · May 6, 1806 · Nez Perce camps, reuniting with horses
"acted as physician to sick villagers" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: May 12, 1806
William Clark · May 12, 1806 · Nez Perce camps, reuniting with horses
"answered Indians while Clark gave medical aid" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: May 14, 1806
William Clark · May 14, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"received gray horse from chief" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: May 19, 1806
William Clark · May 19, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"rode horse across rocky mountains last fall" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: May 20, 1806
William Clark · May 20, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"wet in bed from leaky covering" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt — Patrick Gass: May 20, 1806
Patrick Gass · May 20, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"small lodge made for him" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: May 21, 1806
William Clark · May 21, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"cautious about poisonous parsley species"
Clark: May 22, 1806
William Clark · May 22, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"examined injured horse, joined deer chase" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt — John Ordway: May 27, 1806
John Ordway · May 27, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"captain, considered electricity treatment"
Clark: May 31, 1806
William Clark · May 31, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"had purchased nearly white bear skin" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: June 9, 1806
William Clark · Jun 9, 1806 · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt
"received horse gift from young chief" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Bitterroot crossing attempt, turned back by snow — John Ordway: June 10, 1806
John Ordway · Jun 10, 1806 · Bitterroot crossing attempt, turned back by snow
"quoted author of footnote"
Waiting for Nez Perce guides at Weippe Prairie — John Ordway: June 18, 1806
John Ordway · Jun 18, 1806 · Waiting for Nez Perce guides at Weippe Prairie
"sewed up Potts's wound" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis: June 20, 1806
Meriwether Lewis · Jun 20, 1806 · Waiting for Nez Perce guides at Weippe Prairie
"author, proposed leading advance party"
Nez Perce Guides Lead Them Over the Bitterroots
Jun 26, 1806 · Lolo Trail, Bitterroot Mountains, Idaho
"acknowledged value of Nez Perce guides"
Clark: July 1, 1806
William Clark · Jul 1, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"parting company, leading northern party" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south — John Ordway: July 1, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 1, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"received a horse as gift from guide" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south — Patrick Gass: July 1, 1806
Patrick Gass · Jul 1, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"to lead party up Maria's river" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 2, 1806
William Clark · Jul 2, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"fell down steep mountain, unhurt" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis: July 2, 1806
Meriwether Lewis · Jul 2, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"given name Yo-me-kol-lick by chief"
Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south — John Ordway: July 2, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 2, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"called for volunteers for Marias route" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 3, 1806
William Clark · Jul 3, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"parted from Clark this morning" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south — John Ordway: July 3, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 3, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"parted with party at this point" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south — Patrick Gass: July 3, 1806
Patrick Gass · Jul 3, 1806 · Travelers' Rest - party splits: Lewis north, Clark south
"led party down Clarke's river" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lewis: to Great Falls / Clark: to Three Forks — John Ordway: July 4, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 4, 1806 · Lewis: to Great Falls / Clark: to Three Forks
"to be joined at Marias River mouth" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lewis: to Great Falls / Clark: to Three Forks — Patrick Gass: July 4, 1806
Patrick Gass · Jul 4, 1806 · Lewis: to Great Falls / Clark: to Three Forks
"took direct road to falls of Missouri" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: July 8, 1806
William Clark · Jul 8, 1806 · Lewis: to Great Falls / Clark: to Three Forks
"articles to be sent down to him" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 9, 1806
William Clark · Jul 9, 1806 · Lewis: to Great Falls / Clark: to Three Forks
"informed Clark of buried tobacco location" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: July 13, 1806
William Clark · Jul 13, 1806 · Lewis: Great Falls / Clark: crossing to Yellowstone
"Clark wrote letter to him" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis: Great Falls / Clark: crossing to Yellowstone — John Ordway: July 14, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 14, 1806 · Lewis: Great Falls / Clark: crossing to Yellowstone
"left men at camp above Great Falls"
Lewis: Great Falls / Clark: crossing to Yellowstone — Patrick Gass: July 15, 1806
Patrick Gass · Jul 15, 1806 · Lewis: Great Falls / Clark: crossing to Yellowstone
"planning excursion up Maria's river" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lewis: up Marias River / Clark: down Yellowstone — Patrick Gass: July 16, 1806
Patrick Gass · Jul 16, 1806 · Lewis: up Marias River / Clark: down Yellowstone
"took six horses up Maria's river" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lewis: up Marias River / Clark: down Yellowstone — John Ordway: July 19, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 19, 1806 · Lewis: up Marias River / Clark: down Yellowstone
"lost 7 horses, set out up Marias" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis: up Marias River / Clark: down Yellowstone — John Ordway: July 23, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 23, 1806 · Lewis: up Marias River / Clark: down Yellowstone
"notes his dog tormented by mosquitoes"
Violent Encounter with the Blackfeet
Jul 27, 1806 · Two Medicine River, Montana
"led small party exploring Marias River"
John Ordway: July 27, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 27, 1806
"expected to arrive at Marias mouth" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — John Ordway: July 28, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 28, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"rejoined party after exploration" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — Patrick Gass: July 28, 1806
Patrick Gass · Jul 28, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"rejoined party after skirmish with Indians" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — John Ordway: July 29, 1806
John Ordway · Jul 29, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"had specimens skeletonized for government" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — Patrick Gass: July 29, 1806
Patrick Gass · Jul 29, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"had bighorn sheep skeletonized for government" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — John Ordway: August 1, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 1, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"killed brown bear with Drewyer" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — Patrick Gass: August 1, 1806
Patrick Gass · Aug 1, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"concerned about dampness spoiling big-horn skins" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — Patrick Gass: August 2, 1806
Patrick Gass · Aug 2, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"decided to stay and dry baggage"
Clark: August 4, 1806
William Clark · Aug 4, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"Clark wrote note informing him of intentions" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 5, 1806
William Clark · Aug 5, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"Clark awaiting his arrival" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — John Ordway: August 7, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 7, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"wrote a note for trailing men" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — Patrick Gass: August 7, 1806
Patrick Gass · Aug 7, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"left lines for two men in canoe" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: August 8, 1806
William Clark · Aug 8, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"expected to recognize Clark's sign" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — John Ordway: August 8, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 8, 1806 · Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion
"decided to halt and dry baggage" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis Accidentally Shot by Cruzatte
Aug 11, 1806 · Near Williston, North Dakota
"shot in buttock during elk hunt"
Patrick Gass: August 11, 1806
Patrick Gass · Aug 11, 1806
"shot accidentally through the hips" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: August 12, 1806
William Clark · Aug 12, 1806 · Lewis and Clark reunite at Missouri-Yellowstone confluence
"accidentally shot in thigh" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis and Clark reunite at Missouri-Yellowstone confluence — John Ordway: August 12, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 12, 1806 · Lewis and Clark reunite at Missouri-Yellowstone confluence
"gave powder to trappers" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Lewis and Clark reunite at Missouri-Yellowstone confluence — Patrick Gass: August 12, 1806
Patrick Gass · Aug 12, 1806 · Lewis and Clark reunite at Missouri-Yellowstone confluence
"wounded but in good spirits" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Down Missouri, approaching Mandan villages — John Ordway: August 14, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 14, 1806 · Down Missouri, approaching Mandan villages
"fainted while wound was being dressed" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: August 19, 1806
William Clark · Aug 19, 1806 · Mandan villages, Charbonneau family stays
"recovering from wounds, healing fast" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Mandan villages, Charbonneau family stays — Patrick Gass: August 19, 1806
Patrick Gass · Aug 19, 1806 · Mandan villages, Charbonneau family stays
"recovering, getting much better" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Clark: August 22, 1806
William Clark · Aug 22, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"recovering, walked a little today" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 23, 1806
William Clark · Aug 23, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"recovering from gunshot wound" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 27, 1806
William Clark · Aug 27, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"hurt himself walking too far, remained unwell" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: August 28, 1806
William Clark · Aug 28, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"had bad night, not well" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — John Ordway: August 28, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 28, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"terminated journal due to wound"
Clark: August 30, 1806
William Clark · Aug 30, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"mending slowly from gunshot wound" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 1, 1806
William Clark · Sep 1, 1806 · Missouri River through Dakota territory
"hobled up bank to form party" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 3, 1806
William Clark · Sep 3, 1806 · Missouri River through Dakota territory
"recovering, able to walk with ease" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 4, 1806
William Clark · Sep 4, 1806 · Missouri River through Dakota territory
"ascended hill to Floyd's grave" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 5, 1806
William Clark · Sep 5, 1806 · Missouri River through Dakota territory
"still in convalescent state" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 8, 1806
William Clark · Sep 8, 1806 · Missouri River through Dakota territory
"walked up bluffs with Clark" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 12, 1806
William Clark · Sep 12, 1806 · Missouri near Floyd's Bluff and Council Bluffs
"inquired after by interpreters" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 15, 1806
William Clark · Sep 15, 1806 · Missouri River through Kansas-Missouri area
"ascended hill to view fort site" — transcribed as Capt Lewis
Clark: September 17, 1806
William Clark · Sep 17, 1806 · Missouri River through Kansas-Missouri area
"acquaintance of McClellin" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Clark: September 24, 1806
William Clark · Sep 24, 1806 · St. Louis - expedition complete
"wrote letter to president; trunk papers wet" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Patrick Gass: October 20, 1806
Patrick Gass · Oct 20, 1806
"small lodge built for him from rain" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 2, 1806
Patrick Gass · Nov 2, 1806
"to lead party to falls of Missouri" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 12, 1806
Patrick Gass · Nov 12, 1806
"planning excursion up Maria's river" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 16, 1806
Patrick Gass · Nov 16, 1806
"took six horses over portage, went up Maria's" — transcribed as Capt. Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 25, 1806
Patrick Gass · Nov 25, 1806 · Upper Missouri River, North Dakota – portage near Mandan
"encountered Indians, recovered horses near Maria's river" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 27, 1806
Patrick Gass · Nov 27, 1806 · Mouth of Knife River / Little Missouri vicinity, North Dakota
"left lines for two men in canoes" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 29, 1806
Patrick Gass · Nov 29, 1806 · Burnt Hills area, Missouri River, North Dakota/Montana border
"went hunting, returned wounded by accident" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Patrick Gass: November 30, 1806
Patrick Gass · Nov 30, 1806 · Missouri River, eastern Montana – downstream travel
"wounded, in good spirits, stiff and sore" — transcribed as Captain Lewis
Patrick Gass: December 1, 1806
Patrick Gass · Dec 1, 1806 · Missouri River, eastern Montana – halted awaiting message
"recovering, getting much better" — transcribed as Captain Lewis

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