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Entries For June 8:

1805:

Captain Clark
Captain Lewis

1806:

Captain Lewis (current)

Captain LewisCaptain Lewis:
June 8, 1806

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The sick chief is fast on the recovery; he can bear his weight on his legs and has acquired a considerable portion of strength. The child is nearly well. Bratton has so far recovered that we cannot well consider him an invalid any longer. He has had a tedious illness, which he bore with much fortitude and firmness.

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