Journal entry · July 7, 1804

Missouri River near St. Joseph area — Charles Floyd: July 7, 1804

Charles Floyd · Missouri River near St. Joseph area · Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7

That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): right shore, 2 mi NW of St. Joseph., MO; in KA (location uncertain, per NPS)

Set out errley prosed along, passed some Strong water on
the South Side, which Compelled us to Draw up by the
Cord Clear morning verry warm Strong water Came lo
miles Camt on the N. Side

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right shore, 2 mi NW of St. Joseph., MO; in KA (location uncertain, per NPS)

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