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Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Extract of letter from Kaskaskias, Indiana Territory, dated December 8, reports Captains Lewis and Clark, presidential commissioners exploring the Mississippi source, arrived six days prior and departed up the river that day. They are qualified and spirited, but Spanish government may block Missouri River entry due to U.S. disputes.
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Captains Lewis and Clark, (commissioners appointed by the President to ascertain the source of the Mississippi, &c.) arrived here six days ago, and this day set out again proceeding on their voyage up the Mississippi. They appear to be gentlemen well qualified for the enterprise, and in good health and spirits and seem disposed to brave every difficulty. But from information however, from high authority, I am persuaded the Spanish government will not at this moment permit them to enter the Missouri river. Thus situated they will be under the necessity of remaining below its mouth until the existing differences are adjusted between the United States and that nation.
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Kaskaskias, (Indiana Territory)
Event Date
December 8
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potential delay below missouri river mouth due to spanish restrictions until u.s.-spain differences adjusted.
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Captains Lewis and Clark, commissioners appointed by the President to ascertain the source of the Mississippi, arrived in Kaskaskias six days before December 8 and set out that day up the Mississippi. They are well qualified, in good health and spirits, disposed to brave difficulties, but Spanish government likely will not permit entry to Missouri River.