Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 15, 1804
On this winter day, visitors arrived at the camp and presented gifts of meat to the commanding officers. Around one in the afternoon, Captain Clark returned with his hunting party, but they had not added to their game, as the buffalo had moved away from the river. The weather brought light, intermittent snow showers throughout the day. The entry is brief, noting routine interactions with local visitors and the disappointing results of the day's hunt.
a visit, and brought presents of meat to the commanding ofh-
cers. About 1 o’clock Captain Clarke and his party returned,
but had killed nothing more. The buffaloe were gone from
the river. Some slight showers of snow fell during the day.
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a visit, and brought presents of meat to the commanding officers. About 1 o'clock Captain Clarke (Captain Clark) and his party returned, but had killed nothing more. The buffalo were gone from the river. Some slight showers of snow fell during the day.
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