Fort Mandan, North Dakota — Patrick Gass: December 24, 1804
The weather cleared and turned pleasant on this December day at the expedition's winter quarters. The party completed construction of their fortification, marking an important milestone in establishing their winter encampment. In preparation for the holiday, provisions including flour, dried apples, pepper, and other special articles were distributed among the different messes so the men could properly and sociably celebrate Christmas the following day.
cleared up, and the weather became pleasant. This evening
we finished our fortification. Flour, dried apples, pepper and
other articles were distributed in the different messes to
enable them to celebrate Christmas in a proper and social
manner.
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The weather cleared up and became pleasant. This evening we finished our fortification. Flour, dried apples, pepper, and other articles were distributed among the different messes to enable them to celebrate Christmas in a proper and social manner.
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