Journal Entry

Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — John Ordway: July 23, 1804

July 23, 1804
John Ordway Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

[Cruzatte] went to the Zottoas & Panies (45 miles to nations)
village to invite them to come to our Encampment to treat. We
hoisted the American Collours on the Bank the loading of the
Boat put out to air &. C. The Lat° at this place is 41d 3m 198 f
North, one of the hunters killed 2 Deers.

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