Chapter 42

BEFORE THE MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Return to St. Louis.--Lecture at Mercantile Library Hall.--Brilliant audience.--The Missouri Historical Society present.--Eloquent introduction by Judge Todd.--"Pioneers of the Mississippi."--Presentation of the "Itasca" to the Historical Society.--Remarks of Captain Silas Bent on accepting the canoe.--Congratulations of the audience.--Closing scene 496