Near Dallesport, Washington
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N 45° 38.936 W 121° 09.366
10T E 643677 N 5056696
Sign about Lewis & Clark along the Columbia River at Jct. of U.S. 197 and Wash. 14.
Waymark Code: WM6XDA
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member A & W
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Lewis and Clark History Sign at Jct. of U.S. Hwy. 197 and Wash. Hwy. 14.
Marker Name: Preparing to Leave the RIver
Marker Text: ”ill Suckcess in precureing horses”
The Lewis and Clark Expedition prepared to depart the river in this area while eastbound in April 1806. The explorers wanted to obtain horses and proceed overland to the Nez Perce villages. To acquire the horses, they were forced to barter away some of their most prized posscessions:
Many tribes gathered here to trade and socialize, and Lewis and Clark hoped they could easily buy horses from them. However, the native people of this region were experienced traders. During one transaction, Clark paid “at least more than double” the expected price for four horses.
April 17, 1806
”I made a bargin with the Chief who has more horses than all the village besides for 2 horses. Soon after he Canseled his bargin, and we again bargined for 3 horses, they were brought forward, and only one fit for Service . . . as I would not take the 3 he would not Sell the good one to me, and we were off the bargin.” - William Clark
April 18, 1806
”those people bantered the Skillutes to play at a Singular kind of game. in the Course of the day the Skillutes won all their beeds Skins arrows Ec. This game was Composed of 9 men on a Side . . . this is a very intricate game . . . .” - William Clark

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Date Waymark Created: 08/01/2009

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