Departed Fort Clatsop, ascending Columbia River — Patrick Gass: April 2, 1806
The expedition decided to remain at their current camp for additional time to hunt and dry meat for the journey ahead. Three hunting parties were dispatched to procure game. Patrick Gass led one group of four men downstream below the mouth of Sandy River, where they successfully killed an elk, several deer, and a black bear, contributing significantly to the meat supply being prepared at camp.
and it was agreed to stay here some time longer to hunt and
dry meat. Therefore 3 parties went out to hunt. Myself
and 4 men went below the mouth of Sandy river, and killed
an elk, some deer and a black bear.
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It was agreed to stay here some time longer to hunt and dry meat. Therefore, three parties went out to hunt. Myself and four men went below the mouth of Sandy River, and killed an elk, some deer, and a black bear.
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