In St. Louis, the expedition’s botanical and zoological specimens are stored in Pierre Chouteau‘s warehouse. The captains attend a ball and at William Christy’s Tavern, eighteen toasts are given in honor of the United States and the “Missouri expedition”.
At a Republican Pawnee village near the western Nebraska-Kansas border, explorer Zebulon Pike learns of Facundo Malgares’ visit but is unaware that his mission was 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
Colorized from th original ink on paper sketch by Clarence Hoblitzelle c. 1890–1899, Missouri Historical Society, N10411.
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
. . . 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
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). Pike learned of Melgare’s ultimate mission while under Spanish arrest in 1807.
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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. |
