Aricaras

He was in the Leavenworth campaign against the Aricaras, and afterward he went as a hunter with the Henry expedition.

The River and I John G. Neihardt 1927

They reported that the Mandans, who were of the party, had urged an attack on Mr. Hunt's boat, when it was in the situation already described, which they (the Aricaras) had prevented.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

On my return to the boats, I found that some of the leaders of our party were extremely apprehensive of treachery on the part of Mr. Lisa, who being now no longer in fear of the Sioux, they suspected had an intention of quitting us shortly, and of doing us an injury with the Aricaras.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

I received by the hands of Mr. Brackenridge some small articles for trade, which I had delivered to him at the Aricaras.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

- It was arranged that Mr. Crooks should go to the Company's Fort for the horses; and as more than thirty had been bought from the Aricaras, the men who were to accompany him began to select from amongst them such as they thought the best able to perform the journey.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

- We hoped this day to arrive at the Aricaras, but did not derive so much benefit from the wind as we expected; and after passing the river Ma-ra-pa, encamped about six miles below the town, near an island on which they were formerly settled.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

They were tall and well proportioned men, but of a darker complexion than the Aricaras.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

Mr. Lisa having announced to us his intention to depart on the 6th for the Aricaras, I employed myself during the 5th in packing up carefully my collection, and on the morning of the 6th we set out.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

- Mr. M'Clellan, with two of our men, and three belonging to Lisa, were despatched to the Aricaras, to apprise them of our coming, and to see how far it was practicable to procure horses for the journey by land.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819

None of these would be sold by the Aricaras to Mr. Hunt.

Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811 1819