Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: March 18, 1805
At Fort Mandan, the expedition continued preparations for departure. Some men worked on the pirogues, loading provisions for the upcoming journey. Two men traveled up to the Gros Ventres (Hidatsa) villages. Captain Clark, assisted by two men, spent the day packing up the Indian trade goods. The day's activities focused on organizing supplies and equipment in advance of the corps' planned move westward.
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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Pirogues for provisions. 2 men went up to the Gros Ventres. Capt. Clark went to packing up the Indian goods. 2 men with him.
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