Fort Clatsop, salt works established — Patrick Gass: December 30, 1805
A rare fair morning brought sunshine, though light rain showers fell throughout the day. Around 3 o'clock, the three hunters who had set out earlier returned, reporting they had killed four elk. Seven men were promptly dispatched and brought the meat safely back to the fort, a welcome development since the meat already on hand had spoiled. By evening, the party completed construction of their fortification, finishing the work on their winter quarters.
the morning was fair, and we had some sunshine, which hap-
pens very seldom; light showers of rain fell during the day.
About 3 o’clock the 3 hunters that first went out came in;
and had killed four elk. Seven men went out immediately
and brought them into the fort safe, which was a pleasing
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sight, the meat we had on hand being spoiled. This evening
we completely finished our fortification.
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The morning was fair, and we had some sunshine, which happens very seldom; light showers of rain fell during the day. About 3 o'clock the three hunters that first went out came in; and had killed four elk. Seven men went out immediately and brought them into the fort safe, which was a pleasing sight, the meat we had on hand being spoiled. This evening we completely finished our fortification.
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