John Ordway letter to his parents [manuscript], 1804 Apr. 8.

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John Ordway letter to his parents [manuscript], 1804 Apr. 8.

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Letter informing his parents of his participation in the Lewis and Clark Expedition, providing some description, written from Camp River Dubois.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

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After elected president, Thomas Jefferson wanted a direct and practicable water communication across the continent and US sovereignty over the land occupied by the many different Indian tribes along the Missouri River. In 1803, Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery and named Army Captain Meriwether Lewis its leader. Lewis selected William Clark as second in command. The Corps of Discovery departed from Camp Dubois (Illinois) on May 14, 1804, and met up with Lewis in St. Charles, Missour...

Ordway, John, approximately 1775-

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John Ordway accompanied Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. From the guide to the John Ordway journal, 1804-1806, 1804-1806, (American Philosophical Society) ...