Journal entry · August 26, 1806

Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — John Ordway: August 26, 1806

John Ordway · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

The place today: Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD

and procd on verry well passd the Mouth of Teton River about
9 A. M. procd on verry well without halting to cook this day and
Camped at a bluff Some distance below Louisells fort ceeders
Island2 which we passd little before night.

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