Lewis: September 13, 1804

September 13th Killed a bluewinged teal and a Porcupine; found it in a
Cottonwood tree near the river on the Lard. Shorethe leaves of the
Cottonwood were much distroyedas were those of the Cottonwood trees
in it’s neighbourhood. I therefore supposed that it fed on the folage of
trees at this season, the flesh of this anamal is a pleasant and whoalsome
foodthe quills had not yet obtained their usual lengthit has
four long toes, before on each foot, and the same number behind with the
addition of one short one on each hind foot on the inner side. the toes of
the feet are armed with long black nails particularly the fore feet- they
weigh from 15 to 20 lbsthey resemble the slowth very much in the
form of their hands, or fore feet. their teeth and eyes are like the bever