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On this day in Lewis & Clark history...

During the day, the skins and specimens are dried in the sun and safely stored. In the evening, a dinner and ball is held at a tavern where 18 toasts are given honoring President Jefferson and Captains Lewis and Clark.

From the journals...

Thursday 25th of Septr. 1806

had all of our Skins &c. Suned and Stored away in a Storeroom of Mr. Caddy Choteau. payed Some visits of form, to the gentlemen of St. Louis. in the evening a dinner & Ball

William Clark

The affair was held at William Christy's tavern. Eighteen toasts were drunk, starting with one to President Jefferson, "The friend of science, the polar star of discovery, the philosopher and the patriot," and ending with "Captains Lewis and Clark—Their perilous services endear them to every American heart."
Ronda quoted in Moulton.

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Historical paintings of Lewis and Clark

Painting of Lewis circa 1807 by Charles Willson Peale, alterations made my Connormah.
Painting of Clark circa 1810 by Charles Willson Peale.