Missouri River near St. Joseph area — Joseph Whitehouse: July 11, 1804
The expedition set out early under threatening skies that soon cleared. They passed several islands lying to the east before reaching the mouth of the Grand Nemaha River around eleven o'clock in the morning, having traveled about four and a half miles. The party decided to halt at this location and remain there through the following day as well, taking a break from travel along the river.
Got Under Way at an Early hour It appear‘ like rain but
cleard up passt Some Islands to the E. of us Got to
Grande-mo-haugh [Grand Nemaha] at Eleven Oclock Halte*
that day and Next. Roe‘ 4% Miles.
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Got under way at an early hour. It appeared like rain but cleared up. Passed some islands to the east of us. Got to Grande-mo-haugh (Grand Nemaha) at eleven o'clock. Halted that day and the next. Rowed 4½ miles.
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