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<ul><li><b>Scope and content:</b>  In a secret message to Congress dated January 18, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson asked for $2,500 to explore lands west to the Pacific. Jefferson worked closely with Lewis, co-commander of the expedition, to ensure that he was well-prepared to anticipate the party's needs. While the party ran out of such luxuries as whiskey, tobacco, and salt, they had plenty of rifles, powder, paper, and ink.</li>
<li><b>General notes:</b>  Box 560A. Exhibit History: "American Originals," December 1996 - December 1997, National Archives Washington, DC, Exhibit No. 624.0116.</li></ul></div>
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