Journal Entry

Missouri River through Dakota territory — John Ordway: September 9, 1806

September 9, 1806
John Ordway Near Nebraska City, NE / Iowa-Missouri boundary area Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916

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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