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What did Jedediah Smith do in the Third Rendevous of 1827?
As agreed, Ashley had sent provisions for the rendezvous, and his men took back 7,400 pounds (3,400 kg) of Smith.
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Smith and the other survivors were again well received in San Gabriel.

Question: What was Smith's purpose in San Gabriel?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Jedediah Smith purpose in San Gabriel?