Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — John Ordway: February 6, 1806
The party went out to retrieve elk that had been killed earlier, butchering the animals where they lay. They packed some of the meat together and made camp for the evening. Two of the elk were found to be in good condition, providing decent quality meat for the expedition's food supply.
after the Elk meat, we went out to the Elk and butchred them
this evening, & packed Some together & Camped, found 2 of
the Elk in good order.
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After the elk meat, we went out to the elk and butchered them this evening, and packed some together and camped. Found 2 of the elk in good order.
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