York (c. 1770 – c. 1832)
York was Captain William Clark’s slave. They had been together
since childhood. During Lewis & Clark’s expedition, York was
given the same treatment as the other corps members during the exploration
of the Louisiana Purchase. York’s dark skin caused a sensation
among the region’s Native Americans, who had never before seen
a black man. They considered him special because of his color and strength. |
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