Journal Entry

Clark: February 24, 1805

February 24, 1805
William Clark Fort Mandan, preparing for departure

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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