To Indian tribes, the presence of an infant meant that they were a peaceful party. So, if Lewis, Clark, and mother Indian were to have stopped at any tribes, the tribe would know that they were not a war party.
To Indian tribes, the presence of an infant meant that they were a peaceful party. So, if Lewis, Clark, and mother Indian were to have stopped at any tribes, the tribe would know that they were not a war party.--- So then they would not be worried about being attacked or have to prepare for an attack