Journal Entry

Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — Patrick Gass: February 7, 1806

February 7, 1806
Fort Clatsop, winter quarters Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
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The party continued the work of bringing in meat from a recent hunt, managing to deliver some of it to the fort. However, Gass and a portion of the men were unable to complete the haul and had to camp out in the field once again. Heavy rain fell throughout the night, making the experience cold, wet, and thoroughly unpleasant for those forced to remain outside the shelter of the fort.

bringing in the meat; we got some to the fort; but myself
and part of the men had again to encamp out. It rained hard
and we had a disagreeable night.

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bringing in the meat; we got some to the fort; but myself and part of the men had to camp out again. It rained hard and we had a disagreeable night.

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