Missouri River near St. Joseph area — Charles Floyd: July 11, 1804
The expedition paused at this location to take astronomical observations and give the fatigued men a chance to rest. Hunters were sent out on the north side of the river, while those who had gone out on the south side the previous day had not yet returned. The party's arms and ammunition were inspected and found to be in good order. Floyd noted no significant weather details or major decisions beyond the choice to delay travel for rest and observations.
Som Hunters out on the No. Side those on the South Side
not Return Last night ouer object in Delaying hear is to tak
Some observations and rest the men who are much fategeued,
armes and amunition enspected all in Good order
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Some hunters are out on the north side; those on the south side did not return last night. Our purpose in delaying here is to take some observations and to rest the men, who are much fatigued.
Arms and ammunition inspected — all in good order.
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