Journal entry · May 21, 1804

St. Charles, Missouri — John Ordway: May 21, 1804

John Ordway · St. Charles, Missouri · Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

The place today: St. Charles, Missouri

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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island left side 2 MI SW of St. Charles, MO

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