Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: December 27, 1804
On this day at the expedition's winter quarters, the men worked on construction tasks around the fort. Crew members laid a floor in the interpreter's room and completed work on the blacksmith's shop, along with other minor jobs. The brief entry reflects the ongoing effort to finish building and outfitting the encampment during the cold winter months.
laying a flower [floor] in the Intrepeters room & finishing the
blacksmiths Shop &C.
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Laying a floor in the interpreter's room and finishing the blacksmith's shop, etc.
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