LOADING THE SUPPLIES

Description: Artist's rendering of Captain Meriwether Lewis inspecting his weapons and articles before departing for Pittsburgh, Pa. on July 8, 1803. The wagon left Harpers Ferry the following day.

List of Inventory Acquired by Lewis at Harpers Ferry:

15 Rifles
24 Pipe tomahawks
36 Pipe tomahawks for "Indian Presents"
24 Large knives
15 Powderhorns and pouches
15 Pairs of bullet molds
15 Wipers or gun worms
15 Ball screws
15 Gun slings
Extra parts of locks and tools for repairing arms
40 Fish giggs
Collapsible iron boat frame
1 Small grindstone

Artist: Keith Rocco/Tradition Studios

Year: November 2002

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Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry

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