blunderbusses

Weapon · mentioned in 5 journal entries

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Blunderbusses (Pirogue-Mounted)
Missouri River near Musselshell River — John Ordway: May 20, 1805
John Ordway · May 20, 1805 · Missouri River near Musselshell River
"injured in perogue by buffalo"
Lewis and Clark reunite at Missouri-Yellowstone confluence — John Ordway: August 12, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 12, 1806 · Lewis and Clark reunite at Missouri-Yellowstone confluence
"fired in celebration of reunion"
Down Missouri, approaching Mandan villages — John Ordway: August 14, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 14, 1806 · Down Missouri, approaching Mandan villages
"fired in salute, answered by natives"
Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — John Ordway: August 21, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 21, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"fired upon arrival at village"
Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — John Ordway: August 30, 1806
John Ordway · Aug 30, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"fired 2 rounds in response"

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