Journal Entry

Missouri River near Jefferson City area — Charles Floyd: June 11, 1804

June 11, 1804
Missouri River near Jefferson City area Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7
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The expedition remained in camp the entire day due to a strong northwest wind that prevented travel. Skies were clear for most of the day but turned cloudy by late afternoon. While stopped, the party's hunters were active and successful, bringing in two bears and two deer for provisions. No movement upriver was made on this date.

Day Clear wind from the N. West Lay By all Day on
account of the wind the Latter part of the day Clouday
ouer hunters Kiled 2 Bar & 2 Deer

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The day was clear with wind from the northwest. We laid by all day on account of the wind. The latter part of the day was cloudy. Our hunters killed 2 bear and 2 deer.

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