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Basic search
Simply enter the word you wish to find and the search engine will search for every instance of the word in the journals. For example: Fight. All instances of the use of the word fight will show up on the results page.
Wildcard search
Using a wildcard (*) will increase the odds of finding the results you are seeking. For example: Fight*. The search results will display every instance of fight, fights, fighting, etc. More than one wildcard may be used. For example: *ricar*. This search will return most references to the Aricara tribe, including Ricara, Ricares, Aricaris, Ricaries, Ricaree, Ricareis, and Ricarra.
Capitalization
Searches are not case sensitive. For example: george d* will come up with the same results as George D*.
Phrase search
Searching for a specific phrase may help narrow down the results. Rather long phrases are no problem. For example: This white pudding we all esteem.
Subsequent searches
Because of the creative spellings used by the journalists, it may be necessary to try your search multiple times. For example: P*ro*. This search brings up numerous variant spellings of the French word pirogue, "a large dugout canoe or open boat." Searching for P*r*gue will bring up other variant spellings. Searching for canoe or boat also may be helpful.
