November 1, 2003 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 November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section. Read more articles by Christopher Reed Most popular In 2004, a frenzy spread across Harvard Yard in days. Four billion users later, we are only just catching up. Long-discussed reorganization includes layoffs and the end of the Dudley Community. FAS leaders say restructuring will be complete by mid-October. Explore More From Current Issue Students The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows Editor’s Letter The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September. Arts & Culture The Gretel and the Great War author on how the Lampoon derailed his science career—and set him on a literary path.