Journal, 1806 Jan. 6-10.

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Journal, 1806 Jan. 6-10.

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This diary was kept during the Lewis and Clark Expedition and has notes of distances covered and a draft of suggestions for routes for the fur trade.

[1] ., 48 p. ; v.

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