Other documents are set off with a background color. His brief, immediate comments about the hardships and triumphs often provide a compelling picture of events for the reader. The Journal of Henry Hamilton, lieutenant governor of Detroit and commander of the British force at Fort Sackville, is very briefly excerpted. It provides a British point of view, with the Americans often called rebels. In the Clark Memoir, italic type in parentheses indicates prior editorial additions.
All illustrative material is from later time periods.
Several images demonstrate what these artists thought about Clark's march and victory. Some captions suggest ways of looking at the images. Maps and diagrams have been provided to clarify the geographical location, context, and events of the march. The 1770 map on the back cover provides a description of the North American British Empire. The map on page 4 demonstrates relevant information around the time of Clark's march.