The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, May 19, 1804

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

Clark, May 19, 1804

May 19th Satturday 1804

A Violent Wind last night from the W. S. W. accompanied with rain which lasted about three hours Cleared away this morn'g at 8 oClock, I took receipt for the pay of the men up to the 1st. of Decr. next, R. Fields Kill a Deer to day, I recve an invitation to a Ball, it is not in my power to go. George Drewyer return from St Louis and brought 99 Dollars, he lost a letter from Cap Lewis to me, Seven Ladies visit me to day