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Domestic News
June 8, 1804
Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter from St. Louis dated May 5, 1804, reports that Capt. Lewis, on his expedition to explore Louisiana territory, is returning to Washington accompanied by 20 Indian Chiefs, possibly prevented from further progress by the tribes.
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PITTSBURGH, June 1.
A gentleman at St. Louis on the Mississippi, writes to his friend in this town, under date of May 5th, 1804, that Capt. Lewis who had been sent by the President of the United States to explore the newly acquired territory of Louisiana, was at that place, and intended leaving it in a few days on his return to the city of Washington, accompanied by 20 Indian Chiefs.
The letter does not mention the distance Capt. Lewis had been from that place, but we presume he was prevented from proceeding by the nations of Indians to whom the Chiefs belong that are accompanying him to visit the President.
A gentleman at St. Louis on the Mississippi, writes to his friend in this town, under date of May 5th, 1804, that Capt. Lewis who had been sent by the President of the United States to explore the newly acquired territory of Louisiana, was at that place, and intended leaving it in a few days on his return to the city of Washington, accompanied by 20 Indian Chiefs.
The letter does not mention the distance Capt. Lewis had been from that place, but we presume he was prevented from proceeding by the nations of Indians to whom the Chiefs belong that are accompanying him to visit the President.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Lewis Expedition
Indian Chiefs
Louisiana Territory
St Louis
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Lewis
Where did it happen?
St. Louis On The Mississippi
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Louis On The Mississippi
Event Date
May 5th, 1804
Key Persons
Capt. Lewis
Outcome
capt. lewis intended to leave st. louis in a few days on his return to washington, accompanied by 20 indian chiefs; presumed prevented from proceeding further by the indian nations.
Event Details
Capt. Lewis, sent by the President to explore the Louisiana territory, was at St. Louis and planned to return to Washington with 20 Indian Chiefs.