Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: December 20, 1804
On this pleasant winter day, the expedition party continued the work of setting up pickets and other fortification tasks at their encampment. The brief entry indicates ongoing construction efforts, likely part of building Fort Mandan along the Missouri River where the Corps of Discovery was establishing winter quarters. No other significant events, decisions, or interactions were recorded for the day.
pleasant day. we continued Setting up the pickets &.C.
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Pleasant day. We continued setting up the pickets, etc.
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