Clark: November 26, 1804
Just before dawn at Fort Mandan, the wind shifted to the northwest and blew hard, bringing sharp, cold air that lasted throughout the day. The sky stayed cloudy with conditions suggesting snow was likely. Because of the cold, very little work was accomplished by the men at the fort that day.
26th of Novr. 1804 Monday Fort Mandan a little before day light the wind
shifted to the N. W. and blew hard and the air Keen & Cold all day,
Cloudy and much the appearance of Snow; but little work done to day it
being Cold &c.
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26th of November 1804, Monday, Fort Mandan. A little before daylight the wind shifted to the N.W. and blew hard, and the air was keen and cold all day. Cloudy, with much the appearance of snow; but little work was done today, it being cold, etc.
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