Missouri River near Boonville area — John Ordway: June 20, 1804
Rain fell as the expedition traveled past Tiger Creek on the north bank and high ground on the south. They passed a large, attractive open meadow known as Sauk Prairie and battled very strong currents throughout the day. More high land appeared on the southern shore, and crab apple trees were spotted growing along the riverbank. The entry notes terrain, vegetation, and the difficult water conditions encountered during the day's travel.
rain passed Tiger Creek3 on the N. Side passed some high land
on the South Side, we passed a large Beutiful prarie called
Sauke prarie we had verry hard water all this day. we passed
Some high land on the South Side, Saw Some Crabb Apple
Trees on the bank &.C.
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Rain. Passed Tiger Creek on the north side. Passed some high land on the south side. We passed a large beautiful prairie called Sauke prairie. We had very hard water all this day. We passed some high land on the south side. Saw some crab apple trees on the bank, etc.
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