Then, it was out to the Pacific Ocean and back for Patrick Gass and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Here is what Captain Lewis wrote about Gass, dated St. Louis, October 10, 1806, attesting to his high character and good conduct:
"As a tribute justly due to the merits of said Patrick Gass, I with cheerfulness declare, that with ample support, which he gave me, under every difficulty; the manly firmness, which he evinced on every necessary occasion; and the fortitude with which he bore the fatigues and painful sufferings incident to that long voyage, entitles him to my highest confidence and sincere thanks, while it eminently recommends him to the consideration and respect of his fellow citizens."
Remaining but a short time in St. Louis, Gass then went to Vincennes, Indiana, and later to Louisville, Kentucky, where, with a couple of his comrades, rejoined Lewis and Clark. They had with them a delegation of Indians, headed by Chief Big White, whom the were taking to Washington.
They paid their respected to President Jefferson, made their report to the proper officials, delivered their specimens and curiosities, and were discharged.
--Brock-Perry
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