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Entries For November 29:

1804:

Captain Clark

1805:

Captain Lewis (current)

Captain LewisCaptain Lewis:
November 29, 1805

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The wind being high, the party were unable to proceed with the pirogues. I determined, therefore, to proceed down the river on its east side in search of an eligible place for our winter's residence, and accordingly set out early this morning in the small canoe, accompanied by 5 men.

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