Missouri River near Soldier River — Joseph Whitehouse: August 9, 1804
The day began with morning fog that cleared by 8 a.m. A southerly wind allowed the party to make good use of their sails, covering more than 14 miles under sail. Combining rowing and sailing, the expedition traveled approximately 20 miles in total before making camp on the eastern shore. Joseph Whitehouse's brief entry records favorable conditions for river travel, with no notable incidents, encounters, or decisions described beyond the day's progress upstream.
the Morning was foggy Cleard Up at 8 Oclock the Wind
blew south had Good Sailing for better than 14 Miles.
Cam[p]ed On the E. S. Roaed & Sail? 20 miles.
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The morning was foggy. It cleared up at 8 o'clock. The wind blew from the south. We had good sailing for better than 14 miles.
Camped on the east side. Rowed and sailed 20 miles.
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