Lewis Keeps Vigil on Nightly Watch with Marines
On July 18 1806 Captain Lewis reports to the Marins his strict nightly lookout. He describes performing a regular tour of watch with the men, maintaining vigilance and discipline aboard.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2006
Page
2
On July 18 1806 Captain Lewis reports to the Marins his strict nightly lookout. He describes performing a regular tour of watch with the men, maintaining vigilance and discipline aboard.
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