Meriwether Lewis Quotes

A collection of quotes by Meriwether Lewis.

Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator. He is best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which explored the western portion of the United States in the early 1800s. Lewis was chosen to lead the expedition by President Thomas Jefferson due to his intelligence, physical abilities, and knowledge of natural history. Despite facing numerous challenges and dangers, Lewis successfully completed the expedition, providing valuable information about the uncharted territories. However, his later life was marred by personal troubles, and his untimely death remains a subject of debate.

The rain, which had continued yesterday and last night, ceas

The rain, which had continued yesterday and last night, ceased this morning. We then proceeded, and after passing two small islands about ten miles further, stopped for the night at Piper's landing, opposite another island.

Meriwether Lewis

Morning

A clear cold morning with high wind: we caught in a trap a l

A clear cold morning with high wind: we caught in a trap a large gray wolf, and last night obtained in the same way a fox who had for some time infested the neighbourhood of the fort.

Meriwether Lewis

Morning

We had high and boisterous winds last night and this morning

We had high and boisterous winds last night and this morning: the Indians continue to purchase repairs with grain of different kinds.

Meriwether Lewis

Morning