William Clark journal, January 6-10, 1806

Mss.917.3.L58.cl

Date: January 6-10, 1806 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 48 p.
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Abstract

Kept during the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this diary notes distances covered and a draft of suggestions for routes for the fur trade.

Background note

Explorers William Clark and Meriwether Lewis led the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806).

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 48 p.

Provenance

Deposited by Edward and Charles Biddle, 1915; presented by Charles J. Biddle and accessioned, 1949 ((53055).

General

Compare this rough draft to the final version printed in Reuben G. Thwaites, ed., "Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806," (New York, 1904-06)3:316-337 [not inclusive].

Early American History Note

This document is a private journal of William Clark, one of the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It describes possible trade routes in the west and also contains a sketch, estimated locations of places, and distances between them. There are also extended entries on daily activities for January 6-10, 1806. It is believed that this daily account is either a rough draft or another account of the days' events.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

Genre(s)

  • Journals (notebooks).
  • Maps.
  • Travel Narratives and Journals

Geographic Name(s)

  • West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration.

Subject(s)

  • Exploration
  • Fur trade -- United States.
  • Louisiana Purchase -- Discovery and exploration.
  • Native America
  • Trade
  • United States - Discovery and exploration.


Detailed Inventory

 Map
  
 Clark, William, 1770-1838.
River basin
1806 Jan. 6-101 map, 10.8 x 16.5 cm