Clark: February 24, 1805
On a fine Sunday, the expedition began work early to free their boat from the ice, finding it more difficult than freeing the pirogues. Using large pry levers, they loosened the boat and flipped the second pirogue onto the ice, preparing to haul it out. While freeing the boat, some caulking pulled loose and caused a brief leak, which was quickly located and stopped. Interpreter Jessaume returned from the villages with his family, and several Indians visited the camp.
24th February Sunday 1805 The Day fine, we Commenced very early to day the
Cutting loose the boat which was more difficuelt than the perogus with
great exertions and with the assistance of Great prises we lousened her
and turned the Second perogue upon the ice, ready to Draw out, in
Lousening the boat from the ice Some of the Corking drew out which Caused
her to Leake for a few minits untill we Discovered the Leake & Stoped
itJessomme our interpeter & familey returned from the Villages
Several Indians visit us today
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24th February, Sunday, 1805. The day was fine. We started very early today cutting the boat loose, which was more difficult than freeing the pirogues. With great effort and the help of large pry bars, we loosened her and turned the second pirogue up onto the ice, ready to draw out. While loosening the boat from the ice, some of the caulking pulled out, which caused her to leak for a few minutes until we discovered the leak and stopped it. Jessomme (Jessaume), our interpreter, and his family returned from the villages. Several Indians visited us today.
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