Fort Mandan (winter) — John Ordway: February 7, 1805
On this day at the expedition's winter quarters, local Native Americans continued to visit the camp. They came both to see the explorers and to have blacksmithing work done by the party's smith. The brief entry by Sergeant John Ordway notes the ongoing pattern of trade and interaction with nearby tribes, who valued the metalwork services the expedition could provide in exchange for goods such as food.
tinue comming to see us and to get blacksmiths work done &. C.
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They continue coming to see us and to get blacksmith's work done, etc.
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