Journal entry · October 30, 1804
Building Fort Mandan — Patrick Gass: October 30, 1804
Patrick Gass · Building Fort Mandan · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
the Indians. The day was clear and pleasant. At 10, Cap-
tain Lewis with a party of our people, and an Indian or two,
went about 6 miles up the river to view an island, in order to
ascertain whether or not it would suit for winter quarters.
At 5 P.M. they returned and were of opinion that it was not
an eligible place.
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