Signs
Cultural · mentioned in 8 journal entries
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Clark: July 20, 1805
William Clark · Jul 20, 1805 · Missouri River above Great Falls, Gates of the Mountains
"left to show Indians they were not enemies"
Clark: September 22, 1805
William Clark · Sep 22, 1805 · Weippe Prairie, rescued by Nez Perce
"communicated by signs without interpreter"
Canoe Camp on Clearwater River — Patrick Gass: September 30, 1805
Patrick Gass · Sep 30, 1805 · Canoe Camp on Clearwater River
"only means of communication with natives"
— transcribed as signs
John Ordway: October 16, 1805
John Ordway · Oct 16, 1805 · Snake River / Columbia River confluence, near Pasco, Washington
"Indians communicated by signs"
— transcribed as Sign
Clark: October 18, 1805
William Clark · Oct 18, 1805 · Columbia River near Wallula Gap
"used to communicate friendly intentions"
— transcribed as signs
Clark: November 11, 1805
William Clark · Nov 11, 1805 · Columbia estuary, storm-bound, vote on winter camp
"Indians communicating by sign language"
Clark: November 29, 1805
William Clark · Nov 29, 1805 · Exploring for winter camp site, south shore of Columbia
"Indians communicated elk location by signs"
Clark: April 9, 1806
William Clark · Apr 9, 1806 · Portaging Cascades of the Columbia upstream
"natives made signs to explain tomahawk"
