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 A former Harvard College writing tutor changes her mind on LLMs. 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 Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement. Arts & Culture The play Spare Parts is a contemporary fable about the quest to live forever. Research The stakes are high for this husband and wife: one of them will die if they don’t find a cure.