Day-by-Day / May 18, 1804

May 18, 1804

Shifting the cargo

Based on what was learned coming this far up the Missouri, Clark shifts the boats‘ loads to the front. Interpreter and hunter George Drouillard leaves for St. Louis where Lewis is still working. More supplies are purchased, and some of the men pass the evening dancing with St. Charles ladies.

Stocking Up on Supplies

by Yellowstone Public Radio[1]Originally aired weekdays by Yellowstone Public Radio during the Bicentennial observance of 2003-2006. Narrated by Hal Hansen. Scripts by Whit Hansen and Ed Jacobson. Produced by Leni Holliman. © … Continue reading

Kentucky Keelboats

Two Keel Boats arrive from Kentucky to day loaded with whiskey Hats &c. &.
William Clark

Dimensions:

Length: 63 feet
Width: 18 feet
Depth: 4 feet
Scale: ¼ inch = 1 foot

Reloading the Boats

I had the Boat & Pierogue reloded So as to Cause them to be heavyer in bow than asturn
—William Clark

Lorimier and Drouillard Leave

Mr. Lauriesme returned from the Kickapoo Town to day [He] delayed a Short time & Set out for St. Louis, I Sent George Drewyer with Mr. Lauriesmus to St Louis & wrote to Cap Lewis
—William Clark

Shopping and Dancing

we bought some acceseries &c. for the voiage. passed the evening verry agreeable dancing with the french ladies, &c—
Joseph Whitehouse

recved of Mr. Lyon 136 lb. Tobacco on act. of Mr. Choteau   Gave out tin Cups & 3 Knives to the French hands
—William Clark

 
 

Notes

Notes
1 Originally aired weekdays by Yellowstone Public Radio during the Bicentennial observance of 2003-2006. Narrated by Hal Hansen. Scripts by Whit Hansen and Ed Jacobson. Produced by Leni Holliman. © 2003 by Yellowstone Public Radio.

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