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Journal entry · August 2, 1806

Lewis/Clark descending Missouri/Yellowstone to reunion — John Ordway: August 2, 1806

John Ordway · Missouri River below the Musselshell · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): left bank of Missouri River, 5 mi NNE of mouth of Musselshell River, MT

Sent on a head to hunt, we delayed to dry our baggage, the
day warm. Some of the men dressed deer Skins, &.C.

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left bank of Missouri River, 5 mi NNE of mouth of Musselshell River, MT

NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of August 1 to August 2, 1806

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Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.

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