Fort Mandan (winter) — Joseph Whitehouse: January 1, 1805
The day was unusually warm and pleasant for the season, causing the snow to melt rapidly. Whitehouse, accompanied by two other men, traveled to the fort. He noted that his feet, which had been giving him trouble, were beginning to feel somewhat better.
quite warm for the time a year & pleasant the Snow melted
fast. I came to the fort & 2 more men with me my feet got
Some easier.
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Quite warm for the time of year and pleasant; the snow melted fast. I came to the fort, and two more men with me. My feet got somewhat easier.
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