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Journal entry · March 20, 1805

Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: March 20, 1805

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

Clark and Six men went up to help draw the perogues to the River
Missouris. the after part of the day pleasant.

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