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Monday 17th Dec a cold day unclear? unclear? fixed a horse Sled for one of the N.W. Compy traders to go to their forts with, Some of the mandans came & informed us that the buffaloe had come near the river again.

Tuesday 18th Dec 1804 a verry cold day 8 of the party went out to hunt but Saw nothing but Some goats the N.W. Compy traders Se ff this morning not withstanding the coldness of the weather.

Wednesday 19th Dec 1804 a clear pleasant day we began to Set up the pickets of our fort.

Thursday 20th Dec 1804 a quite warm day the Snow melted fast we continued on our work as usual

Friday 21st Dec Still pleasant and warm we continued on our work as usual &c.