Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — John Ordway: July 26, 1804
The expedition spent the day at camp focused on hunting and processing game. George Drouillard brought in two deer and a turkey, while most of the party was occupied dressing skins through the latter part of the day. A strong wind blew from the south. The men noted that beaver had been caught in considerable numbers since their arrival at this location, and the animals appeared to be very plentiful along this river.
hunting. G. Drewyer killed 2 Deer & one Turkey, the Party
Generally bussy dressing Skins all the latter part of the day
the wind blew hard from the S. a nomber of beaver has been
caught here since we arived at this place they appear to be
verry pleanty on this River.
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hunting. G. Drewyer (Drouillard) killed 2 deer and one turkey. The party was generally busy dressing skins all the latter part of the day. The wind blew hard from the south. A number of beaver have been caught here since we arrived at this place; they appear to be very plentiful on this river.
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