Lewis wrote, “The general idea is that the army is the school of debauchery but believe me it has ever proven the school of experience and prudence to your affectionate son.” But setbacks in the west, Congressional hearings would be be heard and organizations would be reorganized. Conventions would be convened and proclamations proclaimed. In the interim, between the pivotal year of 1794, Clark joins the army as a continuation of a world knew while Lewis gave up the day-to-day responsibilities at home to for a chance at study at the school of experience.
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#28 – 'The general idea is that the army is the school of debauchery’ [MM4.7]