Loading the Keelboat at Pittsburgh
With the keelboat finally completed, Lewis oversaw the loading of supplies and equipment for the expedition. The cargo included 14 bales of Indian presents such as beads, mirrors, ribbons, knives, and medals, along with weapons, ammunition, scientific instruments, medicines, and provisions. Drawing on his Army officer experience, Lewis organized the loading with military precision, taking care to distribute weight evenly across the boat while ensuring that essential items remained readily accessible for use during the journey ahead.
With the keelboat finally ready, Lewis supervised the loading of supplies and equipment. The cargo included 14 bales of Indian presents (beads, mirrors, ribbons, knives, and medals), weapons, ammunition, scientific instruments, medicines, and provisions.
The packing had to be done carefully to distribute weight evenly and keep essential items accessible. Lewis organized the cargo with military precision, drawing on his experience as an Army officer.
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With the keelboat finally ready, Lewis supervised the loading of supplies and equipment. The cargo included 14 bales of Indian presents (beads, mirrors, ribbons, knives, and medals), weapons, ammunition, scientific instruments, medicines, and provisions. The packing had to be done carefully to distribute weight evenly and keep essential items accessible. Lewis organized the cargo with military precision, drawing on his experience as an Army officer.
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