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Lewis and Clark: "We send from this place with dispatches" |
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![]() ![]() These examples of western animal life and botanical and mineral specimens forwarded by Lewis led to not only public delight but also to serious interest and examination by Jefferson and other enthusiasts in the scientific and intellectual communities of the East. Perhaps of greatest importance among the items sent to Washington were Clark's map of the Lower Missouri, portions of his personal journal, and statistical information about Indian tribes and their activities. The National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser of February 21, 1806 summarized President Jefferson's report to Congress on February19*. ![]() By April 25, 1805, the expedition had reached the Missouri's junction with the Yellowstone River with some days of remarkable progress alternating with others hampered by cold mornings, head winds, and blowing sand. Beyond were plains rich with animal life - buffalo, elk, antelope, beaver, innumerable birds - and the first and sometimes hair-raising encounters with the infamous grizzly bear. On at least two occasions sudden squalls almost capsized one of the pirogues, endangering the expedition's instruments, medicines, and papers. Sacagawea's quick thinking and actions were responsible for saving many of these valuables.
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