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1804:

Captain Clark

1805:

Captain Clark (current)

Captain ClarkCaptain Clark:
November 2, 1805

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Examined the rapid below us more particularly. The danger appearing too great to hazard our canoes loaded, dispatched all the men who could not swim with loads to the end of the portage below. I also walked to the end of the portage with the carriers, where I delayed until every article was brought over, and the canoes arrived safe.

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