Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — John Ordway: July 24, 1804
On this day, four members of the expedition party were occupied with making oars for the boat. The group also discovered a large quantity of ripe grapes growing at their location. The brief entry reflects a quiet day focused on equipment maintenance and noting the natural abundance of the surrounding area, with no significant travel, encounters, or weather observations recorded by Ordway.
4 men went to making ores for the Boat, we found a Great quan-
tity of Ripe Grapes at this place.
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Four men went to making oars for the boat. We found a great quantity of ripe grapes at this place.
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