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Journal entry · July 10, 1806
Lewis: to Great Falls / Clark: to Three Forks — John Ordway: July 10, 1806
John Ordway · Beaverhead River near present-day Twin Bridges · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916
The place today: Beaverhead River near present-day Twin Bridges
cold this morning, one canoe which we thot of no account cut
up for paddles and fire wood, then put the 6 canoes in the water,
and put our baggage in them, at the same time Cap* Clarks
party got up their horses and packed up took breakfast and ail
set out by land & water about one time. I proceeded on by
water, the party by land holds way with us. we came fast with
the canoes too. Collins killed a goose about noon we halted to
dine at the Same place as they hold way with us. Cap* Clark
and several of his party came in the canoes as it would be easier
for the horses untill we git to the 3 forks of the Missourie where
they are to part from us. the rest of Cap* Clarks party took on
the horses &C we proceeded on verry well & fast, in the even-
ing we Camped near the 3000 mile Island, having made 97 miles
this day by water.1 Saw considerable of Small game and a great
pleanty of beaver Sign.
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in the "3000-mile-Island" area south of Beaverhead Rock, MT
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- Beaverhead Rock (opens in a new tab) NPS High Potential Historic Site · National Register · 4.4 mi
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