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Was Clark an army officer in the Northwest Territory prior to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Yes he was. William Clark was a lieutenant-captain and was in fact Lewis' superior prior to the expedition. However, once Jefferson assigned Lewis to the expedition, Lewis was promoted to Captain. Lewis always considered Clark his "co-captain" and kept secret the fact that Clark was of lower rank from the other members.
When did Lewis buy Seaman?
Lewis' dog, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was of the Newfoundland breed. Historians differ on whether the dog was named "Seaman" or "Scannon", depending on how you read Lewis' writing. Lewis purchased him for some $20 from a riverboat captain before he left Washington D.C for Pittsburgh in 1803. The captain had won him and his mother playing cards.
Who led the corps of Discovery?
Meriwether Lewis his captain was William Clark.
Where did Lewis the explorer of the Louisiana Territory purchase Seaman his dog?
Lewis' dog, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was of the Newfoundland breed. Historians differ on whether the dog was named "Seaman" or "Scannon", depending on how you read Lewis' writing. Lewis purchased him for some $20 from a riverboat captain before he left Washington D.C for Pittsburgh in 1803. The captain had won him and his mother playing cards.
Who did president Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition : Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark .
Who shot Meriwether Lewis in the behind?
Private Pierre Cruzate. He shot Captain Lewis because he had mistaken him for a elk.
Why did Lewis get shot?
Lewis from the Lewis and Clark expedition was shot because one of his men thought he saw an elk, and shot at it, but he accidently shot Lewis in the butt. he wasnt killed, but he was wounded.
When did Frederick Lewis Maitland - Royal Navy captain - die?
Frederick Lewis Maitland - Royal Navy captain - died in 1786.
When was Frederick Lewis Maitland - Royal Navy captain - born?
Frederick Lewis Maitland - Royal Navy captain - was born in 1730.
What were Lewis and clark called by their men?
Captain
What are some bad things that happened to Lewis and Clark?
lewis got shot
Did meriwether Lewis die from a shot in THE BUT?
No he didn’t die from being shot in that area.
How do you spell Lewis' name from Lewis and Clark?
Lewis was Captain Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and Clark was Lt. William Clark (1770-1838).
Was Clark an army officer in the Northwest Territory prior to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Yes he was. William Clark was a lieutenant-captain and was in fact Lewis' superior prior to the expedition. However, once Jefferson assigned Lewis to the expedition, Lewis was promoted to Captain. Lewis always considered Clark his "co-captain" and kept secret the fact that Clark was of lower rank from the other members.
Did Captain Cook get shot or stabbed?
Captain Cook was speared to death by the natives of Hawaii.
Who was Meriwether Lewis' step-father?
Captain John marks
Why was Lewis shot in the butt?
Well its because it was meant to be
