Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit — Patrick Gass: April 20, 1806
A white frost set in as the party remained in camp throughout the day. They acquired two more horses but lost one, and struggled considerably to manage the animals, which were all studs and frequently broke their ropes. Despite tying the horses up at night and keeping close watch, one still escaped. The men also had ongoing difficulties with local Indians, who took advantage of any chance to steal. Even with vigilance, four or five tomahawks went missing.
white frost. We got two more horses and lost one; remained
here all day and had a great deal of trouble with our horses,
as they are all studs, and break almost every rope we can
raise. We had to tie them up at night, and one broke away
notwithstanding all our care and attention. We have also
much trouble with the Indians as they are disposed to steal
whenever they have an opportunity. With all our care they
stole 4 or § tomahawks.
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White frost. We got two more horses and lost one; we remained here all day and had a great deal of trouble with our horses, as they are all studs, and they break almost every rope we can find. We had to tie them up at night, and one broke away in spite of all our care and attention. We also have much trouble with the Indians, as they are inclined to steal whenever they have an opportunity. Despite all our care, they stole 4 or 5 tomahawks.
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