Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — Patrick Gass: February 26, 1805
Three hunters departed for Medicine River, a large tributary entering from the north above the falls, to hunt elk. The party completed work on the burying place, leaving them ready to depart as soon as Captain Clark returns. Morale was high, with everyone eager to push on through the prairie. The weather turned cloudy as the day progressed, and four additional hunters were sent out in pursuit of fat buffalo to supply the expedition with meat.
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High. Three hunters set out for Medicine River, a large river above the falls, which comes in on the north side, to hunt elk. We finished the burying place, so that we will be ready to start as soon as Capt. Clarke (Capt. Clark) returns. All our people are eager to go through the prairie.
Thursday 20th. A cloudy morning. Four hunters went out to kill some fat buffalo. About 4 o'clock
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