Receipt for Wine and Kegs Purchased by Meriwether Lewis for the Expedition to the West
6/1/1803
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In a secret message to Congress dated January 18, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson asked for $2,500 to explore lands west to the Pacific. Jefferson worked closely with Lewis, co-commander of the expedition, to ensure that he was well-prepared to anticipate the party's needs. While the party ran out of such luxuries as whiskey, tobacco, and salt, they had plenty of rifles, powder, paper, and ink.
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Philad. June 1 st 1803Israel Whelan Esq for Cap. Lewis —
B[illegible] of David Jackson
30 Gallons Strong Sp. Wine @ 233 1 / 3 $70
6 Iron Bound Kegs 1.20 7.20
$77.20
Duplicate,
Received the above articles
[signed] Meriwether Lewis
Capt. 1 st US Regt. Infty.
30 Gallons Strong Sp. Wine @ 233 1 / 3 $70
6 Iron Bound Kegs 1.20 7.20
$77.20
Duplicate,
Received the above articles
[signed] Meriwether Lewis
Capt. 1 st US Regt. Infty.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General.
National Archives Identifier: 300351
Full Citation: Receipt for Wine and Kegs Purchased by Meriwether Lewis for the Expedition to the West; 6/1/1803; Lewis and Clark Expedition; Consolidated Correspondence Files, 1794 - 1890; Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/receipt-wine-kegs, June 19, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
