Journal Entry

Clark: January 21, 1805

January 21, 1805
Fort Mandan (winter)
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At Fort Mandan on Monday, January 21, 1805, the day was fine and unremarkable. A number of Indians visited the fort. Clark noted that one man was suffering badly from the pox (likely syphilis or smallpox).

Fort Mandan 21st Monday January 1805 a number of Indians hereto day a fine
day nothing remarkable one ban verry bad with the pox

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Fort Mandan, Monday, January 21st, 1805. A number of Indians here today. A fine day, nothing remarkable. One man very bad with the pox.

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