Missouri River near Little Sioux River — John Ordway: August 17, 1804
The expedition remained in camp with a southeast wind, still waiting on George Drouillard and the three men sent with him. The men in camp spent the day repairing arms, clothing, and other gear. Toward evening, Labiche, one of the messengers, arrived back and reported that Drouillard was approaching with the Oto chiefs and the deserter in tow. No travel was made and no major decisions were recorded for the day.
S. E. we are yet waiting here for G. Drewyer & the 3 men who
were with him, the men remained in camp reparing the arms &
Cloathing &C. Labuche who was one of the Messengers arivd
towards evening Informed us that Drewyer & the Zottaus Chiefs
was comming near with the Deserter3 &. C.
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S.E. We are still waiting here for G. Drewyer (Drouillard) and the three men who were with him. The men remained in camp repairing the arms, clothing, etc. Labuche, who was one of the messengers, arrived toward evening and informed us that Drewyer and the Zottaus (Otoe) chiefs were coming near with the deserters, etc.
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