Clark: December 25, 1804
On Christmas Day, the party celebrated at their winter quarters. Clark was awakened before dawn by three platoon volleys fired by the American men and the French in celebration. He distributed taffia (a rum-like spirit) to the men and allowed three cannon to be fired as the flag was raised. Some men went out hunting while others spent the day dancing. The festivities continued until 9 p.m., when the celebration ended. The mood throughout the day was merry.
25th December Christmass Tuesday I was awakened before Day by a discharge
of 3 platoons from the Party and the french, the men merrily Disposed, I
give them all a little Taffia and permited 3 Cannon fired, at raising Our
flag, Some men went out to hunt & the Others to Danceing and Continued
untill 9 oClock P, M, when the frolick ended &c.
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25th December, Christmas, Tuesday. I was awakened before day by a discharge of 3 platoons from the party and the French. The men were merrily disposed; I gave them all a little taffia and permitted 3 cannon to be fired at the raising of our flag. Some men went out to hunt and the others to dancing, and continued until 9 o'clock P.M., when the frolic ended, etc.
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