Journal Entry

Clark: March 5, 1805

March 5, 1805
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure
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On a pleasant Tuesday with the thermometer at 40 degrees above zero, Clark recorded a quiet day at the winter camp. Several Indians came to visit. A Frenchman crossed over to join an Indian, and the two then set out overland together for the Arikara villages, carrying a letter addressed to Mr. Tabeau.

5th March Tuesday 1805 A fine Day Themometer at 40° abo 0. Several Indians
visit us to day one frenchman cross to join a Indian the two pass through
by Land to the Ricaras with a Letter to Mr. Tabbow

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5th March, Tuesday, 1805. A fine day. Thermometer at 40° above 0. Several Indians visited us today. One Frenchman crossed over to join an Indian; the two passed through by land to the Ricaras (Arikaras) with a letter to Mr. Tabbow (Tabeau).

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