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The expedition has constructed Fort Clatsop on the south side of the Columbia River, two miles (three kilometers) upstream on the west side of the Netul River (now Lewis and Clark River).
They had done this not just for shelter and protection, but also to officially establish the American presence here, with the American flag flying over the fort.
It had taken just over three weeks for the Expedition to build the fort, and it will serve as their camp from December 8, 1805 until their departure on March 23, 1806.
They had done this not just for shelter and protection, but also to officially establish the American presence here, with the American flag flying over the fort.
It had taken just over three weeks for the Expedition to build the fort, and it will serve as their camp from December 8, 1805 until their departure on March 23, 1806.
Lewis had committed himself to writing during the winter at Fort Clatsop, filling many pages of his journals with valuable knowledge, mostly about botany, because of the abundant growth and forests that cover this part of the continent.
The health of the men had also become a problem, with many suffering from colds and influenza.
Lewis had been determined to remain at the fort until April 1, but was still anxious to move out at the earliest opportunity.
By March 22, the stormy weather had subsided and the following morning, on March 23, 1806, the journey home begins.
The Corps of Discovery begins their journey homeward using canoes to ascend the Columbia River, and later by trekking over land.
The health of the men had also become a problem, with many suffering from colds and influenza.
Lewis had been determined to remain at the fort until April 1, but was still anxious to move out at the earliest opportunity.
By March 22, the stormy weather had subsided and the following morning, on March 23, 1806, the journey home begins.
The Corps of Discovery begins their journey homeward using canoes to ascend the Columbia River, and later by trekking over land.