Final Preparations at Pittsburgh
Lewis made final preparations to depart down the Ohio River, loading supplies onto the keelboat and hiring experienced river hands to help navigate the difficult low waters expected downstream. He also purchased a pirogue to supplement the keelboat and recruited eleven men from the garrison at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, who would assist with the river journey as far as the Mississippi. The day's work focused on assembling the crew and equipment needed for the demanding passage ahead.
Lewis made final preparations for departure, loading supplies onto the keelboat and arranging for additional crew members to help navigate the Ohio River. He hired several experienced river hands for the downstream journey, knowing the low water would make the passage difficult.
Lewis also purchased a pirogue and recruited eleven men from the garrison at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, who would assist with the river journey to the Mississippi.
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Lewis made final preparations for departure, loading supplies onto the keelboat and arranging for additional crew members to help navigate the Ohio River. He hired several experienced river hands for the downstream journey, knowing the low water would make the passage difficult.
Lewis also purchased a pirogue and recruited eleven men from the garrison at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, who would assist with the river journey to the Mississippi.
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