St. Charles, Missouri — John Ordway: May 21, 1804
On a showery day, the expedition members were all in high spirits as they continued their journey. Two men, George Drouillard and Willard, stayed behind to attend to some business rather than traveling with the main party. The group made camp for the night on the north side of the river. The brief entry notes only the weather, the morale of the men, the absence of the two members on errands, and the location of the evening's encampment.
Showery, the men all in high Spirits. George Drewyer & Willard3
Stayed on business Encamped on the N. Side of the River
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Showery, the men all in high spirits. George Drewyer (Drouillard) and Willard stayed behind on business. Camped on the north side of the river.
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