Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: December 3, 1804
On this day, the expedition party began the work of setting up pickets at their winter encampment, hauling and installing the wooden stakes used to form a defensive palisade around the fort. The brief entry records only this construction activity, with no mention of weather, visitors, or other notable events. The labor was part of the ongoing effort to fortify their quarters for the winter season.
commenced Setting up the pickets and bring pickets &. C. &. C.
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Began setting up the pickets and bringing pickets, etc., etc.
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