Journal Entry

Fort Mandan, North Dakota — John Ordway: November 21, 1804

November 21, 1804
John Ordway Fort Mandan, North Dakota Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916
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The party traveled a short distance down the river to gather stone for the backs of their chimneys, completing four chimney backs during the day's work.

Sent a Short distance down the River for Stone for the Back of
our chimneys 4 backs made &.C.

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Sent men a short distance down the river for stone for the backs of our chimneys. Four backs made, etc.

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