Clark: July 29, 1805
On a fair Monday morning with winds from the north, William Clark reported feeling somewhat better in health. He carried out celestial observations, taking two meridian altitudes that placed the camp at latitude 45° 22' 34" North. Meanwhile, the men of the expedition spent the day occupied with dressing skins and similar camp tasks. The brief entry reflects a quiet, productive day focused on navigation work and routine maintenance rather than travel or significant events.
July 29 Monday 1805 A fair morning wind from the North I feel my Self
something better to day, made some Celestial observations took two Merdn.
altitudes which gave for Latd. 45° 22′ 34″ N men all dressing Skins &c.
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July 29, Monday, 1805. A fair morning, wind from the north. I feel myself somewhat better today. Made some celestial observations, took two meridian altitudes which gave for latitude 45° 22' 34" N. The men are all dressing skins, etc.
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