July 7th.. Sunday 1805.
a clear pleasant morning. one man caught a beaver last
night. 2 hunters Set out across the river this morning to attempt
to kill 1 or 2 Elk for their Skins. we finished off
the Iron boat and put hir up in an open place to dry. the
day warm. I am employed makeing leather cloaths for the
party &c. Some Thunder and a light Shower of rain. about
4 oClock the hunters returned had killed Several buffalow,
one Elk and Several wolves &c. they brought in Some
Skins to cover the crafts with &c. the 2 hunters returned
from across the river had killed 4 Deer and one antelope &c.
