Who We Met...

          While on our expedition, the groups of people were mostly Indian. One group of people was the Missouri and Oto Indians. We met them along the Missouri River living in small villages. They had been nearly wiped out from an epidemic of smallpox. Although we had tried to remain peaceful, we were unsuccessful. Some other groups we met were the Yankton Sioux and the Teton Sioux. They were found near the mouth of the James River. We were able to make a trade agreement with the Yankton Sioux, but they warned us about the dangers of the upriver nations, such as the Teton Sioux. Along meeting the Teton Sioux, we were faced with a three day fight. Even with us trying to be as peaceful as possible, most Indian tribes have just seen us as intruders and won't welcome us. We are still trying to make these efforts though.