Fort Clatsop, winter quarters — Patrick Gass: January 28, 1806
The cold weather persisted throughout the day. About half the men were assigned to haul meat back to camp, a task made miserable by the freezing conditions. Two men who had recently traveled to the salt works on the coast returned to camp bringing a small supply of salt with them.
tinued cold all day. About half of our men were employed
bringing home meat; and it was found a very cold uncom-
fortable business. The two men who lately went to the salt
works returned with a small supply.
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It continued cold all day. About half of our men were employed bringing home meat; and it was found to be very cold, uncomfortable work. The two men who recently went to the salt works returned with a small supply.
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