Missouri River near Soldier River — Charles Floyd: August 9, 1804
The expedition departed at 7 a.m. after waiting for the thick morning fog to lift, a common condition in the region. Captain Clark and Charles Floyd traveled overland along the south side of the river while the boats navigated a difficult shallow stretch. The party covered 17 miles before making camp on the south side at a prairie.
Set out at 7 oclock a, m, after the fague was Gon which
is verry thick in this Cuntrey Cap! Clark and my Self went
out on the South side passed a verry Bad place in the River
whare the water is verry Shellow mad 17 miles Camp* on
the South Side at prarie
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Set out at 7 o'clock a.m. after the fog was gone, which is very thick in this country. Capt Clark (Capt. Clark) and myself went out on the south side. Passed a very bad place in the river where the water is very shallow. Made 17 miles. Camped on the south side at a prairie.
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