They brought with them 15 regular flintlock rifles and one air gun that Lewis purchased in Pittsburgh which could fire 55 yards. They also took other necessary equipment, including powder horns,...
Meriwether Lewis was best known as the leader of the expedition. He was born on August 18, 1774 in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was the second child and first son of William and Lucy Meriwether...
Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr is the grandson of William Clark. His father was William Clark's son Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. William Clark had named his son after his friend Meriwether Lewis.