Missouri River through Dakota territory — John Ordway: September 9, 1806
The party traveled rapidly down the Missouri River, soon passing the mouth of the Platte River and continuing on without delay throughout the day. They covered 74 miles, an exceptionally productive day of travel. Camp was made on the south side of the river opposite Bald-pated Prairie. Ordway noted that mosquitoes, which had plagued the expedition for much of its journey, were now scarce.
procd on. Soon passed the mouth of River platte and procd on
verry well all day without making making any delay, having
made 74 miles this day. Camped on South Side opposite bald
pated prarie5 the Musquetoes Scarse &C.
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Proceeded on. Soon passed the mouth of River Platte and proceeded on very well all day without making any delay, having made 74 miles this day. Camped on the south side opposite Bald-pated Prairie. The mosquitoes were scarce, etc.
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