Arikara villages near present-day Mobridge — Patrick Gass: October 9, 1804
The expedition spent the day preparing to hold a council with a Native American nation. Captain Lewis, accompanied by some of the men, traveled down to the tribe's lodges, where they were received in a kind and friendly manner. The party noted that two Frenchmen were living among the tribe, one serving as a trader and the other working as an interpreter, suggesting an established European presence that could aid future communications.
preparing to hold a Council with the nation. Captain Lewis
with some of the men went down to their lodges, and were
used very kindly and friendly. Two Frenchmen live with
them, one to trade and the other to interpret.
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preparing to hold a Council with the nation. Captain Lewis with some of the men went down to their lodges, and were treated very kindly and in a friendly manner. Two Frenchmen live with them, one to trade and the other to interpret.
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