Journal entry · March 1, 1805

Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: March 1, 1805

John Ordway · Fort Mandan, preparing for departure · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): Fort Mandan, ND (left shore)

work hands got their axes repaired and drew 2 days provisions
and went up to camp by their work untill they have the 4 perogues
completed, the after part of the day clear and pleasant.

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Fort Mandan, ND (left shore)

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