Journal Entry

Clark: December 19, 1804

December 19, 1804
Fort Mandan, North Dakota
AI Summary

On Wednesday, December 19, 1804, the wind blew from the southwest and the weather moderated somewhat compared to previous days. Clark spent the day occupied with mapping work, piecing together a picture of the surrounding country based on information he had gathered from others rather than direct observation. He also noted that the river rose slightly. No significant events, encounters, or decisions were recorded for the day.

19th December Wednesday 1804 The wind from S. W. the weather moderated a
little, I engage my self in Connecting the Countrey from information.
river rise a little

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19th December, Wednesday, 1804. The wind was from the southwest; the weather moderated a little. I occupied myself with mapping out the country based on information gathered. The river rose a little.

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