11.1.2003

Updated 9.4.2008

Buckskin Diplomacy

The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say.

by Christopher Reed

From The November-December 2003 Issue

Published in the print edition of the November-December 2003 issue, in the Features section.

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