Nancy Marguerite Anderson on Nostr: YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1828: "Encamp just above the portage at half past 5 pm ...
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1828:
"Encamp just above the portage at half past 5 pm in order to gum our boats. See very few Indians.
"24th. Fine weather. Start at 5 am. Sail all day with a fresh breeze and encamp about half way up the Grand Dalles. Indians not numerous about us, however we find it necessary to keep watch all night. Prepare and load our muskets.
"25th. Tolerable weather. Got over the Grande Dalles by a little after eight having carried our baggage... #WashingtonState #AmWriting
"Encamp just above the portage at half past 5 pm in order to gum our boats. See very few Indians.
"24th. Fine weather. Start at 5 am. Sail all day with a fresh breeze and encamp about half way up the Grand Dalles. Indians not numerous about us, however we find it necessary to keep watch all night. Prepare and load our muskets.
"25th. Tolerable weather. Got over the Grande Dalles by a little after eight having carried our baggage... #WashingtonState #AmWriting