Lewis and Clark Expedition Index
Journal
Summaries Index
Lewis and
Clark Journal Summary 8: Dates August 13, 1805 - August
29, 1805
The following
is a summary of the journal entries made by Lewis and
Clark. Dates: August 13, 1805 - August 29, 1805
Meeting
and Trading With Sacagawea’s Nation, the Shoshone
August 13,
1805
Meriwether Lewis spotted some Indian women. He managed
to assure them of his peaceful intentions and asked
them to take him to their camp. On route they met up
with the Indian Chief, Cameahawait, and around 60 warriors
on horseback. Lewis and his party were received peacefully
and taken to the Indian camp where they explained their
reasons for being there, and were entertained with pipe
smoking, food and dancing.
August
15, 1805
Lewis set off to meet up with Clark. He was accompanied
by Cameahwait and most of the men, and a few women,
from his village.
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