Journal entry · July 30, 1804

Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site) — Charles Floyd: July 30, 1804

Charles Floyd · Council Bluffs, Iowa (first council site) · Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7

That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): right shore: L&C's Council Bluffs, NE

Set out verry erley this morning Cam 3 miles Sopt for the
man whome we Had Sent with the Indian yesterday He has
not Returnd Yet Sent 2 men out Hunting Did not Return
Last night Campt on the South Side at prarie

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right shore: L&C's Council Bluffs, NE

NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of July 30 to July 31, 1804

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