Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 2, 1803
The expedition continued its journey down the Ohio River, encountering shallow stretches that the boat could not easily pass. To overcome these obstacles, Lewis hired local oxen teams to haul the vessel across the riffles. The laborers charged a fee for each riffle they helped navigate, and Lewis kept a careful record of these expenses as part of his ongoing accounting for the expedition.
Continued down the Ohio River. Lewis hired local oxen teams to help pull the boat over particularly shallow stretches. The laborers charged by the riffle, an expense Lewis carefully recorded.
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Continued down the Ohio River. Lewis hired local oxen teams to help pull the boat over particularly shallow stretches. The laborers charged by the riffle, an expense Lewis carefully recorded.
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