Clark: September 28, 1805
The expedition continued building canoes despite widespread illness, with nearly all the men suffering from upset stomachs, diarrhea, and weakness, which they attributed to their unfamiliar diet of fish and roots. Drouillard was among the sick. The day was warm and sultry, and no game was killed. Many Indians visited and watched the camp, while others departed. One elderly man claimed he had visited a white people's fort at the falls and obtained white beads, but the captains doubted his story since he could not explain the details.
Septr. 28th Friday Several men Sick all at work which is able, nothing
killed to day. Drewyer Sick maney Indians visit us worm day
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Thursday 28th Septr. 1805 Our men nearly all Complaining of ther bowels, a
heaviness at the Stomach & Lax, Some of those taken first getting
better, a number of Indians about us gazeing &c. &c. This day
proved verry worm and Sultery, nothing killed men complaining of their
diat of fish & roots. all that is able working at the Canoes, Several
Indians leave us to day, the raft continue on down the river, one old man
informed us that he had been to the White peoples fort at the falls &
got white beeds &c his Story was not beleved as he Could explain
nothing.
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September 28th, Friday. Several men sick. All who are able are at work. Nothing killed today. Drewyer (Drouillard) sick. Many Indians visit us. Warm day.
Thursday, 28th September 1805. Our men are nearly all complaining of their bowels, a heaviness at the stomach, and looseness. Some of those taken first are getting better. A number of Indians are about us gazing, etc., etc. This day proved very warm and sultry. Nothing killed. The men are complaining of their diet of fish and roots. All who are able are working at the canoes. Several Indians left us today. The raft continues on down the river. One old man informed us that he had been to the white people's fort at the falls and got white beads, etc. His story was not believed, as he could explain nothing.
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