Journal entry · May 24, 1806

Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt — John Ordway: May 24, 1806

John Ordway · Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

The place today: Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt

eral of the natives came down the river in a canoe. Several of the
party went across the river to the village and Several Indians
came across to our Camp. Several hunters went out to day a
hunting.

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Camp Chopunnish, east (right) side Clearwater River, Kamiah, ID

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