Historical Figure
John Shields
John Shields was the expedition's blacksmith and gunsmith, skills that proved invaluable throughout the journey. At Fort Mandan, Shields operated a forge where he repaired weapons and tools for both the Corps and the Mandan people, trading his blacksmithing services for corn and other provisions that sustained the expedition through the winter of 1804–1805. His ability to repair guns, forge metal tools, and fabricate replacement parts kept the expedition equipped and provided a crucial trade commodity with Native peoples who highly valued metalwork.
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Sgt. Gass Describes Building Fort Mandan
Arrival at the Mandan Villages
