Journal entry · January 9, 1806

Clark’s party to see beached whale at Tillamook Head — John Ordway: January 9, 1806

John Ordway · Clark's party to see beached whale at Tillamook Head · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

The place today: Ecola Creek, Tillamook Head, Oregon

but cleared off pleasant this morning, and continues warm.

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