A Valuable and Neglected Original Document

Happily, even after more than 200 years, previously unknown information about Lewis and Clark is still being discovered. Just such a discovery involves a letter written by Meriwether Lewis to William Linnard in Philadelphia on June 6, 1803. By all indications, this letter was heretofore unknown to most Lewis and Clark authors, scholars, aficionados, students and fans. The contents of this letter serves to correct a few misconceptions and fill in several critical gaps regarding the preparation phase of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition. Through the letter we meet some interesting historical figures as well as gaining an understanding of where and when Lewis traveled by land and how he acquired, packed and shipped his supplies from Philadelphia and Harpers Ferry to Pittsburgh.

Lorna Hainesworth will speak on the “Lewis to Linnard Letter” along with related documents using a PowerPoint presentation and live narrative. Images of original documents are included in the presentation and attendees receive a transcript of each letter included in Lorna's talk.

Admission: is free for members of the Oregon Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Heritage Foundation and also free for members of the National Foundation.

Dates & Times:
Tuesday, March 23, 3-4:30 pm
Ashland Public Library
410 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland OR
541-774-6996

Thursday, March 25, 7-8:30 pm
Mission Mill Museum (Dye House)
1313 Mill St. S.E.
Salem OR
503-585-7012

Saturday, March 27, 1-2:30 pm
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Fort Nisqually WA
Located in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park
Fort # - 253-591-5339

Monday, March 29, 7-8:30 pm
Tualatin Heritage Center
8700 SW Sweek Drive
Tualatin OR
503-885-1926

Wednesday, March 31, 1-2:30 pm
Fort Clatsop in the Netul River Room
92343 Fort Clatsop Rd.
Warrenton OR
503-861-2471