Lewis and Clark Expedition Index
Journal
Summaries Index
Lewis and
Clark Journal Summary 10: Dates October 7, 1805 - November
9, 1805
The following
is a summary of the journal entries made by Lewis and
Clark. Dates: October 7, 1805 - November 9, 1805
Approaching
the Pacific Ocean
October
7, 1805
The canoes were loaded and the Corps of Discovery resumed
its journey on the Snake River. Over the next few days
they crossed several rapids and had to repair damage
caused to the canoes. They encountered many Indians
on the way, and traded with some of them. They bought
some dogs for food, to supplement the roots and dried
fish.
October
13, 1805
William Clark wrote in his journal that Sacagawea reconciled
all the Indians to the expedition’s friendly intentions.
It was clear that the presence of a woman was seen as
a token of peace.
October
18, 1805
An Indian and an Indian Chief sketched a map showing
the merging of the Snake and Columbia Rivers for Lewis
and Clark. It also detailed the tribes living along
the banks.
October
19, 1805
Lewis & Clark set out on their canoes, followed by Indians
on land and shore. Clark pushed on ahead and arrived
at another Indian settlement where the Indians were
frightened of him. As with a previous settlement, when
Sacagawea arrived they were relaxed and convinced of
the expedition’s friendly intentions.
The party continued its journey along the river where
they encountered many sets of rapids which often resulted
in them having to get out of the canoes to drag them
along. Occasionally they had to carry the canoes and
equipment over the land until the river was accessible
again. The expedition still had to eat fish and dog
as no other meat was available.
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