Camp Dubois: January 7, 1804
During this period at the expedition's winter staging area, Lewis spent much of his time traveling to St. Louis. There he met with traders, Spanish officials, and other informed individuals to collect information about the Missouri River, the territory upstream, and the Native nations the expedition would encounter. The intelligence he gathered on geography, river conditions, and tribal relations helped shape the planning and intended route of the journey westward.
Lewis was frequently away at St. Louis, meeting with traders, Spanish officials, and anyone who had knowledge of the Missouri River and the lands beyond. He gathered crucial intelligence about Native nations, river conditions, and geography that would inform the expedition’s route.
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Lewis was frequently away at St. Louis, meeting with traders, Spanish officials, and anyone who had knowledge of the Missouri River and the lands beyond. He gathered crucial intelligence about Native nations, river conditions, and geography that would inform the expedition's route.
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