Journal Entry

Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: February 24, 1806

February 24, 1806
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916
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Drewyer returned to the fort accompanied by a number of Indians, who brought hats and fresh fish to trade. The officers purchased a sea otter skin and several hats for members of the party. The two hunters who had been out also came back to the fort, reporting that they had killed only one elk during their hunt.

Drewyer retorned and a number of Indians with him they
brought some hats and fresh fish. our officers bought a Sea
otter Skin and Several hats for the party, the two hunters
came to the Fort had killed only one Elk.

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Drewyer (Drouillard) returned and a number of Indians came with him. They brought some hats and fresh fish. Our officers bought a sea otter skin and several hats for the party. The two hunters came to the Fort, having killed only one elk.

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