Wednesday 26th.. Sept.
we Set off eairly proceeded on 4 miles all the way on the
S. Shore was covered with Savages. at 10 oClock we came to
where the whole band had formed a circle of their lodges &
pitched in the best order possable. we ankered out about 100
yards from Shore. Capt. Lewis the 4 chiefs & 4 or 5 men went
on Shore. the natives appeared peacable & kind. Capt. Lewis
came on board & Cap
t. Clark went out. when the Indians Saw
the officers comming they Spread a buffaloe Robe on the
Ground and they Set down on it, then it was taken up by 4
warrie[r]s and carried to the Grand chiefs lodge. they killed
Several fat dogs which they call the best meat that ever was.
at night the women assembled and danced untill 11 oClock at
night. then our officers came on board and 2 chiefs with
them.
