Clark: November 29, 1804

29th November Thursday 1804 A verry Cold windey day wind from the N. W by
W. Some Snow last night the Detpt of the Snow is various in the wood about
13 inches, The river Closed at the Village above and fell last night two
feet Mr. La Rock and one of his men Came to visit us we informed him what
we had herd of his intentions of makeing Chiefs &c. and forbid him to
give meadels or flags to the Indians, he Denied haveing any Such
intention, we agreeed that one of our interpeters Should Speak for him on
Conditions he did not Say any thing more than what tended to trade alonehe
gave fair promises &.