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Why did Jefferson write the letter to Lewis and Clark

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Answer: The expedition was to the find the most direct river route to the Pacific Ocean

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(September 23, 1806) Meriwether Lewis to Thomas Jefferson

Lewis writes to Jefferson saying that he has arrived at Saint Louis and that he has successfully penetrated the Continent of North America to the Pacific Ocean. He describes the most practical route across the West and praises CaptainClark's efforts.

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