Missouri River near Platte River mouth — John Ordway: July 17, 1804
The expedition remained at this location to hunt and take astronomical observations. Several men set out hunting early in the morning across the bald-topped prairie mentioned earlier. Captain Lewis also rode out to hunt. The hunting party was successful, bringing in four deer over the course of the day. The latitude was determined to be 40 degrees, 29 minutes, 54 seconds north.
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hunting eairly this morning — through the aforesaid Ball pated
prarie. Cap* Lewis Rhode out hunting also the hunters killed
4 Deer to day La1 40-29′ 54″ North.
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this place to hunt and take observations, etc. Several men went out hunting early this morning — through the aforesaid Bald-pated prairie. Capt Lewis (Capt. Lewis) rode out hunting as well. The hunters killed 4 deer today. Latitude 40°29'54" North.
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