Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: March 25, 1805
On this day at the expedition's winter quarters, the men were occupied with preparations for the upcoming journey. Some worked on crafting a steering oar for the large barge, while others shelled corn. The brief entry reflects routine labor as the Corps of Discovery readied their boats and provisions for departure.
making a Stearing oar for the Big Barge &. C. others Shelling
corn &. C.
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