Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — John Ordway: July 25, 1804
On July 25, 1804, hunters George Drouillard and Pierre Cruzatte returned to the expedition after scouting the Oto village, reporting they found no Indians there. Based on signs they observed, the men concluded the Otos were likely out on the prairies hunting buffalo. Other members of the party had success obtaining game during the day, with Collins killing two deer and Joseph Fields bringing in a turkey to help feed the corps.
hunting. G. Drewyer & Peter [Cruzatte] Returned from the Zot-
toes village found no Indians it is Supposed by the Signs they
Saw that they were all out in the praries hunting buffelow. Collins
killed 2 Deer J° Fields killed 1 Turkey to day.
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hunting. G. Drewyer (Drouillard) and Peter [Cruzatte] returned from the Oto village. They found no Indians. From the signs they saw, it is supposed that the Indians were all out in the prairies hunting buffalo. Collins killed 2 deer. J. Fields killed 1 turkey today.
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