Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — Charles Floyd: July 23, 1804
The expedition remained in camp this day, resting and taking astronomical observations at their location. The captains decided to send out men to make contact with local Indian nations, dispatching George Drouillard and the bowsman, who was familiar with the tribes, to seek them out. Floyd noted that nothing else of significance occurred during the day worth recording.
WW: Lay By for the porpos of Resting and take Som
observations at this place and to Send for Som
Indians Sent George Drougher and ouer Bowsman
wo is aquainted with the nations nothing worth Relating to
day
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WW: Stayed put for the purpose of resting and taking some observations at this place, and to send for some Indians. Sent George Drougher (George Drouillard) and our bowman, who is acquainted with the nations. Nothing worth relating today.
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