11From Thomas Jefferson to White Hair and Others, 12 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieve you with great pleasure at the seat of the govmt of the 17. United nations, and tender you a sincere welcome . I thank the Great Spirit who has inspired you with a desire to visit your new friends, & who has conducted you in safety to take us this day by the hand. the journey you have come is long, the weather has been warm & wet, & I fear you have suffered on the road, not...
12Notes on Speeches of White Hair and Dog Soldier, 12 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
he has come on the recomedn of Capt Lewis * has come on his recommedn. quite ignorant * has come thro’ midst of enemies but is now satisfied & glad he has come that Choteau has brot up all these young men has taught them our ways, & therefore he has chosen them to come with him. * he has seen truly that the murders were on people not coming by order of the govmt ☞ come crying 5. killed 2....