Mouth of Kansas River — Charles Floyd: June 28, 1804
The expedition remained in camp throughout the day, taking time to rest and observe the surroundings near the mouth of the Kansas River. The Kansas River was measured at about 230 yards wide where it joins the Missouri. The land on both sides of the rivers was noted as good quality, well timbered, and well watered, suggesting favorable terrain for travel and potential settlement in the area.
Lay By all that Day the Kansas River is 200 30} Yards
wide at the mouth the Land is Good on Booth Sides of thes
Rivers and well timberd well waterd
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Stayed here all that day. The Kansas River is 230 yards wide at the mouth. The land is good on both sides of these rivers, well timbered, and well watered.
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