Annotated Bibliography
Documents
1783: Jefferson Suggests Transcontinental Expedition to George Rogers Clark
Letter in which Thomas Jefferson addresses the recently acquired Louisiana Purchase and the importance of exploring the territory. From Wisconsin Historical Society. |
1805: Letter on Journey up the Missouri River, Fort Mandan
The group has arrived at the Pacific Ocean, halfway through the journey. Clark remarks on their progress and ambitions after adjusting to the realities of the trip and gives an estimate for their return. From Wisconsin Historical Society. |
1806: The Palladium News Extra
John Mullanphy briefly describes the expedition's progress and goals for the rest of the journey shortly after Clark's letter. Printed as a news extra in the Palladium newspaper, Frankfort, KY. From Lewis and Clark In Kentucky newspaper archives. |
National History Day Project by Liam Mullen
May 21, 2015 for U.S. History Honors
LaFollete High School
May 21, 2015 for U.S. History Honors
LaFollete High School