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Lewis & Clark just arrived an hour ago...
Lewis & Clark just arrived an hour ago...
Item # 702429
October 29, 1806
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1806 Page 2 has a brief yet notable report datelined at St. Louis: "Concerning the safe arrival of Messers. Lewis and Clark, who went 2 years and 4 months ago to explore the Missouri, to be anxiously wished for by every one, I have the pleasure to mention, that they arrived here about one hour ago, in good health, with only the loss of one man, who died. They visited the Pacific Ocean, which they left on the 27th of March last. They would have been here about the 1st of August, but for the detention they met with from sons and frost in crossing mountains on which are eternal snows. Their journal will no doubt be not only importantly interesting to us all, but a fortune for the worthy and laudable adventurers. When they arrived, three cheers were fired. They really have the appearance of Robinson Crusoes--dressed entirely in buckskin. We shall know all very soon--I have no particulars yet."
Four pages, archivally strengthened at the blank spine, a few foxing spots to the front page, nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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