Journal Entry

Clark: March 14, 1805

March 14, 1805
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
AI Summary

On a fine Thursday with a westerly wind, Clark put all hands to work shelling corn and other tasks at the winter camp. Mr. McKenzie, a North West Company trader who had been visiting, departed that day. Many Indians came by, as had become typical. The river continued to rise, hinting at the approaching spring thaw. No major decisions or events were recorded beyond the routine work and the trader's departure.

14th March Thursday 1805. a fine day Set all hands to Shelling Corn &c.
Mr. McKinsey leave us to day maney Indians as usial. wind west river Still
riseing

Read this entry in modern English AI-translated

14th March, Thursday 1805. A fine day. Set all hands to shelling corn, etc.

Mr. McKinsey (McKenzie) leaves us today. Many Indians as usual. Wind west. River still rising.

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