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 All That’s Unseen charts the Harvard graduate’s uneasy journey from Appalachia to Cambridge and back. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Explore More From Current Issue Harvard History Derek Bok donated his car for a good cause. Tell us about how social media impacts your daily life. Arts & Culture The Gretel and the Great War author on how the Lampoon derailed his science career—and set him on a literary path.