Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: March 14, 1805
A Frenchman who had been expected to accompany the expedition changed his mind, set up a lodge outside the garrison, and moved out. Mr. Gravelines (Gravelleen) joined the party in his place to fill the vacancy.
frenchman who we expected would go with us has lately too[k]
another notion and has pitched a lodge outside of the Garrison
and moved out.2 Mr Gravelleen has joined in his place.
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The Frenchman who we expected would go with us has lately taken another notion and has pitched a lodge outside of the Garrison and moved out. Mr. Gravelleen (Gravelines) has joined in his place.
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