Canoe Camp on Clearwater River — John Ordway: September 28, 1805
The expedition continued working on dugout canoes and oars, with all able-bodied members contributing to the effort while others went hunting. Local Native Americans visited the camp and brought freshly caught salmon, which the party purchased to supplement their food supply. The men also prepared gig poles and other equipment, likely intended for spearing fish. The day reflects the group's focus on building transportation for the next leg of their journey and securing provisions through trade with the local population.
a hunting, all the party that were able to work went at makeing
the canoes and oars, the natives visit us and catch some fresh
sammon which we purchase from them we fixed some gig poles
&C.
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A hunting party went out, and all the others who were able to work went to making the canoes and oars. The natives visit us and catch some fresh salmon, which we purchase from them. We fixed some gig poles, etc.
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