Journal Entry

Camp Dubois: December 28, 1803

December 28, 1803

Editorial note: no detailed primary-source journal entry survives for December 28, 1803 that is distinct from the surrounding days. The Corps was active in the Planning & Preparation phase during this period.

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At Camp Dubois, the men built winter huts and began the demanding training program that would prepare them for the journey ahead. Clark supervised daily drills, discipline, and camp construction, while Lewis frequently traveled to St. Louis to gather information about the Missouri River from fur traders and to arrange for additional supplies.

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