William Clark: May 13, 1804
River a Dubois opposet the mouth of the Missourie River Sunday May the 13th 1804. I despatched an express this morning to Capt. Lewis at St. Louis, all our provisions Goods and equipage on Board of a Boat of 22 oars a large Perogue of 7 oares [in which 8 French] a Second Perogue of 6 oars, (Soldiers) Complete with Sails &c. &c. Men compl with Powder Cartragies and 100 Balls each, all in health and readiness to set out. Boats and everything Complete, with the necessary stores of provisions.
Source: Thwaites, Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1904–05). Public domain.
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