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Journal entry · July 26, 1804

Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — John Ordway: July 26, 1804

John Ordway · Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

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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