There is an I in "Lewis." LewIs. LewIs. LewIs. July 9, 1805—Killer rapids on the Columbia River. For once, I'm glad I'm number two. If Lewis' canoe doesn't make it, I'll give him a nice eulogy ...

We begin this month with Jefferson’s June 20, 1803, directive to Meriwether Lewis outlining ... whether the Columbia, Oregan, Colorado or any other river may offer the most direct & practicable ...