Missouri River near Soldier River — Charles Floyd: August 5, 1804
The party set out early in the morning and traveled about two miles before a severe windstorm with rain struck from the northeast. The storm lasted roughly two hours before clearing up. Floyd noted an observation about the regional weather, remarking that he had not heard much thunder in this country, though lightning was common. The entry is brief and breaks off mid-sentence, focusing primarily on the morning's weather event and travel progress.
Set out erley this morning Cam 2 miles when a verry hard
Storm of wind and Rain from the North Est it Lasted a
bout 2 ouers and Cleard up I have Remarked that I have
not heard much thunder in this Countrey Lightining is Com-
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Set out early this morning. Came 2 miles when a very hard storm of wind and rain from the northeast hit. It lasted about 2 hours and cleared up. I have remarked that I have not heard much thunder in this country. Lightning is com—
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