Down Missouri, approaching Mandan villages — Patrick Gass: August 14, 1806
The party set out early and soon reached the villages of their old friends, the Hidatsa (Grossventres) and Mandan peoples. They chose a central spot for their camp so it would be convenient to the various villages. The inhabitants greeted them warmly and welcomed their return, sending gifts of corn, beans, and squashes to the expedition.
we embarked early. In a short time we arrived near to our
old friends the Grossventres and Mandans; and fixed our
encampment in a central position, so as to be most convenient
to the different villages. The inhabitants of all the villages
appeared very glad to see us, and sent us presents of corn,
beans and squashes.
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We set out early. In a short time we arrived near our old friends the Grossventres (Gros Ventres) and Mandans, and made our camp in a central position so as to be most convenient to the different villages. The inhabitants of all the villages appeared very glad to see us, and sent us presents of corn, beans, and squashes.
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