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The Journals of Lewis and Clark, February 1 - 7, 1806

Most memorable quote from the week: " we had what I call an excellent supper it consisted of a marrowbone a piece and a brisket of boiled Elk that had the appearance of a little fat on it. This is for Fort Clatsop is living in high stile."   
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Lewis and Clark Journals

Wintering at Fort Clatsop 1806

February 1, 1806: " today we opened and examined all our ammunition which had been secured in leaden canesters, we found twenty seven of the best rifle powder, 4 of common rifle, three of glaized and one of the musquet powder in good order, perfectly as dry as when first put in the canesters."

February 2, 1806: " Not any occurrence today worthy of notice; but all are pleased, that one month of the time which binds us to Fort Clatsop and which seperates us from our friends has now elapsed.  Weather more moderate. Some of the men were engaged to day bringing in more meat."

 February 3, 1806: " killed seven elk, we are fortunate in getting as much meat as we can eat; but we have no other kind of provisions."

February 4, 1806: " Last night the men who had gone to carry the meat to the salt works, returned and brought us a bushel of salt."

February 5, 1806: " this day was clear and cool."

February 6, 1806: "ten of us started with a canoe to bring in the meat of the elk, killed yesterday; and had to encamp out all night but with the assistance of the elk skins and our blankets, we lodged pretty comfortable, though the snow was 4 or 5 inches deep." Patrick Gass

February 7, 1806: " we had what I call an excellent supper it consisted of a marrowbone a piece and a brisket of boiled Elk that had the appearance of a little fat on it. This is for Fort Clatsop is living in high stile."



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