Missouri River near Gasconade River — John Ordway: May 27, 1804
The expedition reached the mouth of the Gasconade River on the south side at 5 p.m. and made camp on an island opposite the river's mouth. Shannon shot a deer during the day. The party noted the area as a pleasant location with good soil and attractive surrounding country. The men also conducted an inspection of their arms and ammunition while at the campsite.
S. Side Arrived at the Mouth of the Gasgonade River3 at 5
0. C. P. M. on S Side Shannon killed a Deer encamped on
Island opposite to the Mouth of the River, which is a handsome
place, the Soil is good, the Country pleasant &C. arms & ammu-
nition Inspected.
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South side. Arrived at the mouth of the Gasconade River at 5 o'clock P.M. on the south side. Shannon killed a deer. Camped on an island opposite the mouth of the river, which is a handsome place. The soil is good, and the country is pleasant, etc. Arms and ammunition inspected.
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