Journal Entry

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

May 24, 1806
Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp), waiting for snow to melt Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916
AI Summary

A quiet day of interaction with local Native peoples along the river. Several Indians traveled downriver by canoe, while members of the expedition crossed over to visit the nearby village. In turn, several Indians came across the river to the expedition's camp. A number of hunters from the party set out to hunt during the day. No major decisions, weather notes, or significant events were recorded in the entry.

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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Several 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 hunting today.

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