Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: December 18, 1804
The day was very cold at the expedition's winter quarters. Eight members of the party went out hunting but saw nothing except some goats, returning without game. Despite the harsh weather, the North West Company traders departed that morning, continuing their travels regardless of the frigid conditions. The entry is brief, noting little other activity beyond these events.
a verry cold day. 8 of the party went out to hunt, but Saw
nothing but Some goats. the N. W. Comp’ tradors Set of this
morning notwithstanding the coldness of the weather.
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A very cold day. Eight of the party went out to hunt, but saw nothing but some goats. The N. W. Company traders set off this morning, notwithstanding the coldness of the weather.
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