On this day in Lewis & Clark history...
The expedition leaves the Arikara villages. They meet one of their old engageés who, having spent all his wages, asks to return with them. Camp is near present Mobridge, South Dakota. Lewis walks for the first time since being shot.
From the journals...
Friday 22nd August 1806.
we proceeded on passed the Marapa and the We ter hoo Rivers, and landed to dry our bedding and robes &c which were all wet. here we delayed untill 6 P M. and dryed our things which were much Spoiled.
Missouri River near Mobridge
Friday 22nd August 1806.
those dresses usially fall as low as mid leg, they are frequently ornemented with beeds and Shells & Elk tuskes of which all Indians are very fond of.
Cheyenne woman
Friday 22nd August 1806.
Their women are homely, corse feetured wide mouthes
Cheyenne woman
Friday 22nd August 1806.
their ornaments are but fiew and those are composed principally of Such articles as they precure from other indians Such as blue beeds, Shell, red paint rings of brass broaches &c.
Trade beads
Friday 22nd August 1806.
they also ware Bears Claws about their necks, Strips of otter Skin (which they as well as the ricaras are excessively fond of) around their neck falling back behind.
River otter, Lontra canadensis
