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| | York - Clark's slave |
 | | As the Corps proceeded up the Missouri River and entered Native lands, York's role in the Expedition grew and his popularity among the Indian Nations became apparent. |
 | | During the Corps encampment near the Arikara Village the people flocked around York; October 10, 1804: " Those Indians wer much astonished at my servant, they never Saw a fl man before, all flocked around him and examind him from top to toe". |
 | | Among the Mandans in present day North Dakota York again was the main attraction; October 28, 1804: " we made up presents and entertained Several of the Curious Cheifs whome, wished to see the Boat which was verry curious to them viewing it as great medison, as they also Viewed my fl Servent". |
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