To start with, I would like to tell you about my discovered topic: Lewis and Clark expedition during may, 1804. I have discovered their expedition on May in day-by-day form.
Since May 10 till May 14 Lewis and Clark had been doing preparations, before they started their journey.They decided what way to choose, and how long they will travel around the USA.
May 14, 1804
The Corps of Discovery leaves Camp Wood and begins its journey up the Missouri River "under a gentle breeze."
May 15,1804
It was raining during the greater part of last night, after which the Party proceeded, passed two Islands and incamped on the Stard. shore at Mr. Pipers' landing opposite an Island.
May 16, 1804
They arrived opposite St. Charles (St Charles was the earliest white settlement west of the Mississippi and north of the Missouri). This Village is at the foot of a Hill from which it takes its real name Petite Coete or the "little hill" , which contains about 100 different houses, and abot 450 inhabitants principally french.
May 17, 1804
3 men were confined for misconduct, Clark had a Court martial & punishment and some applications to join the expedition. Several Indians, who informed Clark that the Saukees had lately Crossed to war against the Osage Nation.
May 18, 1804
That morning were very pleasant, part of this day they were employ'd, procuring necessary's for their Voyage; in the Evening they were amused at a Ball, which was attended by a number of the French ladies, who were remarkably fond of dancing.
May 19, 1804
That Morning proved Rainey & wet, Captain Lewis, and some officers from Saint Louis, arrived there in the afternoon; all hands were employed in getting every thing ready to start the remainder of the day.
May 20, 1804
Set forward to that village in order to join Lewis' friend companion and fellow labourer Capt. William Clark, who had previously arrived at that place with the party destined for the discovery of the interior of the continent of North America." The letter George lost was found by a Country man, Clark gave the party leave to go to and hear a Sermon to day delivered by a roman Carthlick Priest. Capt Lewis and Several Gentlemen arrived from St Louis thro a violent Shoure of rain.
May 21, 1804
"This morning we had some Rain, part of this day was employed in taking in Provisions &ca.— about 4 o'clock P.M. we took our departure from Saint Charles, (a number of the Inhabitants had assembled to see us set off) we fired our Swivel, from the Bow of our boat; and gave them three Cheers, which they returned; we then proceeded up the River about 3 Miles, and came to, on the North side of said River where we encamped.",- Clark said.
May 22, 1804
Delay one hour for 4 french men who got liberty to return to arrange some business they had forgotten in Town, at 6 o'clock they proceeded on, passed Several Small farms on the bank, and a large creek on the Lbd. Side Called Bonom, a Camp of Kickapoos (an Indian nation residing on the heads of Kaskaskia & Illinois river 90 miles) on the St. Side.
May 24, 1804
They started early that morning, having fair weather; and proceeded on as usual. Passed a country that appeared to be well timbered, on both sides of the River.The current of the River was still being strong, and their course nearly West, in the evening they encamped on the south side of the River, the banks of which was high.
May 25, 1804
Lewis and Clark proceeded three miles and passed a creek on the south side, called Wood river the banks of the river were there high and the land rich: arrived at St. John's, a small French village La Charette, situated on the north side, and encamped a quarter of a mile above it. That was the last settlement of white people on the river.
May 26, 1804
They passed a Creek laying on the North side of the River, called Otter Creek.
May 27, 1804
Cajaux or rafts loaded with furs and peltres came too one from the Paunees. L&C passed Ash creek where there were high cliffs on the south side, and arrived at the mouth of Gaskenade river. They encamped for the night on an island opposite the mouth of Gaskenade river.
May 28,1804
This morning being fair they went out hunting with several of our Men, for the day; and on their route, they discovered a Cave on the south side or fork of a small River, about 100 Yards from said fork. Lewis and Clark had proceeded on with the Boat, and had left a pettiauger and some hands waiting.
May 31,1804
L&C were obliged to remain at this encampment (Near present day Jefferson City, Missouri ) all day, on account of a strong wind from the west. a Cajaux of Bear Skins and pelteries came down from the Grand Osarge, one french man and one half Indian and a Squar, they had letters from the man Mr. Choteau sent to that part of the Osarge Nation settled on Arkansa River mentioning that his letter was commited to the flaims, the Inds. believing that the Americans had possession of the Countrey they disregarded St Louis & their supplies - several rats of considearble size was cought in the woods to day - Capt Lewis went out to the woods & found many curious Plants & Srubs.
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