MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION
Dates:
August 30 - December 12, 1803; 1810
Abstract:
This item is Lewis' narrative journal of the river trip from Pittsburgh to the winter camp of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, together with meteorological observations. There are also entries by William Clark. Of the 126 leaves in this journal, 31 contain questions by Nicholas Biddle, with William Clark's replies, dated 1810. Includes parts II and III of Nicholas Biddle, "Notes on Indians...", and list of measurements of bones and other natural history specimens, in Lewis' hand. Also contains some sketches and two small maps.
Call #:
Mss.917.3.L58p
Extent:
1 volume(s)
Subjects:
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Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844 | Clark, William, 1770-1838 | Exploration. | Indians of North America | Journals (notebooks). | Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809 | Louisiana Purchase -- Discovery and exploration. | Native America | Sketches. | Travel | Travel Narratives and Journals | United States -- Discovery and exploration. | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel.
