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to each man a g*lass of brandy, and we hoisted the 
American flag in the garrison, and its first waving in 
fort Mandan was celebrated ^"^th another glass,-— 
The men then cleared out one of the rooms and 
commenced dancing. At 10 o'clock we had another 
glass of brandy, and at 1 a gun was fired as a signal 
for dinner. At half past 2 another gun was fired, as 
a notice to assemble at the dance, which was continu- 
ed in a jovial manner till 8 at night ; and without the 
presence of any females, except three squaws, wives 
to our interpreter, who took no other part than the 
amusement of looking on. None of the natives came 
to the garrison this day ; the commanding officers 
having requested they should not, which was strictly 
attended to. During the remainder of the month 
we lived in peace and tranquility in the garrison, an^ 
were daily visited by the natives- 
