Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 17, 1804
The party stayed at their fortified winter quarters, undertaking light tasks including outfitting a sled for one of the North West Company traders preparing to depart. Later in the evening, a Native American visitor arrived at the garrison with news that buffalo had once again returned to the river, suggesting hunting opportunities might soon be available. The day was otherwise quiet, with no major travel or significant events recorded by Gass.
mained in the garrison. A sled was fitted up for one of the
N.W. traders to return in. In the evening one of the natives
came down and told us the buffaloe were again come to the
river.
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Remained in the garrison. A sled was fitted up for one of the N.W. traders to return in. In the evening one of the natives came down and told us the buffalo had again come to the river.
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