Camp Dubois: January 3, 1804
At Camp Dubois, expedition members continued organizing supplies for the upcoming journey. Stores were cataloged, packed, and arranged to allow efficient loading onto the keelboat and pirogues. Because the vessels would have to push against the Missouri River's strong current, careful attention was paid to the weight of each item, with every piece of equipment and provisions evaluated to determine whether it was essential enough to bring along on the expedition.
Supply organization continued at Camp Dubois. The expedition’s stores were cataloged, packed, and arranged for efficient loading onto the keelboat and pirogues. Every item had to justify its weight, as the boats would be fighting the Missouri’s powerful current.
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Supply organization continued at Camp Dubois. The expedition's stores were cataloged, packed, and arranged for efficient loading onto the keelboat and pirogues. Every item had to justify its weight, as the boats would be fighting the Missouri's powerful current.
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