Clark: November 17, 1804
On a fine but cold Saturday morning, William Clark noted that the ice on the river had thickened overnight. Several Indians came to visit the encampment, and one chief remained with the party throughout the entire day. The men of the expedition were heavily occupied with the construction of their huts, continuing the work of building winter quarters at their location.
17 th November Satturday 1804 a fine morning, last night was Cold, the ice
thicker than yesterday, Several Indians visit us, one Chief Stayed all day
we are much engaged about our huts.
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17th November, Saturday 1804. A fine morning. Last night was cold, and the ice was thicker than yesterday. Several Indians visited us, and one chief stayed all day. We are much engaged in working on our huts.
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