St. Charles hospitality
by Kristopher K. Townsend
Starting at 7 am, the enlisted men paddle and row the 48 miles from La Charrette to St. Charles where they are greeted with great cheer and hospitality. Lewis starts a letter to President Jefferson that includes the phrase “Voyage of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean.”
St. Charles arrival
by Kristopher K. Townsend
The boats set out early, pass the coal beds of Charbonier Bluff, and reach St. Charles, an early French settlement on the Missouri River. Many citizens come out to see the event and socialization commences.
Still in St. Louis, Lewis authorizes Amos Stoddard, the commandant of Upper Louisiana Territory, to act as his agent concerning any Indian delegations and engagés sent to St. Louis.
From Washington City, the Secretary of War Henry Dearborn asks Capt. Amos Stoddard to continue as Civil Commandant of Upper Louisiana.
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