After storing botanical and zoological specimens in Pierre Chouteau’s St. Louis warehouse, the captains attend a ball. At Christy’s Tavern, eighteen toasts are given in honor of the United States, its officials, and the “Missouri expedition”.
While under Spanish arrest, fellow explorer Zebulon Pike learns of Facundo Malgares’ failed attempt to stop the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
A Hero’s Welcome
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
American Fur Company Warehouse
Walnut Street, north side, between Main and Levee, 1764
Original ink on Paper by sketch by Clarence Hoblitzelle c. 1890–1899, Missouri Historical Society, N10411. Colorized by Kris Townsend.
St. Louis Events
had all of our Skins &c. Suned and Stored away in a Storeroom of Mr. Caddy Choteau [Pierre Chouteau]. payed Some visits of form, to the gentlemen of St. Louis. in the evening a dinner & Ball
—William Clark
Pewter Mug
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Eighteen Toasts
1. The President of the United States — The friend of science, the polar star of discovery, the philosopher and the patriot.
3. The Missouri expedition — May the knowledge of the newly explored regions of the West, be the least benefit that we may derive from this painful and perilous expedition.
15. The Missouri — Under the auspices of America, may it prove a vehicle of wealth to all the nations of the world.
18. Captains Lewis and Clark — Their perilous services endear them to every American heart.[2]“Arrival of Captains Lewis and Clark at St. Louis,” Western World (Frankfort, Kentucky: 11 October 1806.
Weather Diary
State of the weather at Sun rise Course of the wind at Sun rise State of the weather at 4 oClock Course of wind at 4 P. M cloudy N E. fair —William Clark[3]To assist the reader of this web page, the date column is not presented and some abbreviations have been spelled out.
Malgares’ Mission
Zebulon Pike tells of Lt. Facundo Malgares’ experience at a Pawnee village. The information was gained from Malgares while Pike himself was under Spanish arrest in 1807. Pike was unaware that the ultimate purpose of Melgares’ mission was to arrest the returning members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (see Spanish Opposition).
. . . struck off N.E. and crossed the country to the Arkansaw, where lieut. Malgares left 240 of his men, with the lame and tire horses, whilst he proceeded on with the rest to the Pawnee republic; here he was met by the chiefs and warriors of the Grand Pawnees; held councils with the two nations, and presented them the flags, medals, &c. which were destined for them. He did not proceed on to the execution of his mission with the Pawnee Mahaws and Kans . . .
—Zebulon Pike
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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| ↑2 | “Arrival of Captains Lewis and Clark at St. Louis,” Western World (Frankfort, Kentucky: 11 October 1806. |
| ↑3 | To assist the reader of this web page, the date column is not presented and some abbreviations have been spelled out. |
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Discover More
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Day by Day by Gary E. Moulton (University of Nebraska Press, 2018). The story in prose, 14 May 1804–23 September 1806.
- The Lewis and Clark Journals: An American Epic of Discovery (abridged) by Gary E. Moulton (University of Nebraska Press, 2003). Selected journal excerpts, 14 May 1804–23 September 1806.
- The Lewis and Clark Journals. by Gary E. Moulton (University of Nebraska Press, 1983–2001). The complete story in 13 volumes.
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Unless otherwise noted, journal excerpts are from The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, edited by Gary E. Moulton, 13 vols. (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1983-2001).