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Journal entry · March 18, 1805

Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: March 18, 1805

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

peerogues for provisions. 2 men went up to Grossvantars. Cap*
Clark went to packing up the Indian Goods. 2 men with him.

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