Clark: January 8, 1805
The day was cold with the wind blowing from the northwest. Few Native Americans visited the fort, and one of the expedition's men was at the nearby village. The entry is brief and records no significant events or decisions, simply noting the weather conditions and the limited activity at Fort Mandan on this winter day during the expedition's encampment among the Mandan people.
8th of January Tuesday 1805 a Cold Day but fiew indians at the fort to day
wind from the N, W, one man at the Village
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8th of January, Tuesday, 1805. A cold day. Only a few Indians were at the fort today. Wind from the N.W. One man at the village.
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