Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Joseph Whitehouse: July 12, 1804
The expedition remained at their previous campsite for the day. A piebald horse was found on the east side of the river. The hunting party returned to camp bringing four deer they had killed. Captain Lewis took an astronomical observation, determining the latitude of their location to be 39 degrees 55 minutes north. The brief entry records a relatively quiet day focused on rest, hunting success, and navigational measurements.
Reste’ at the above mentiond place found a a pybold horse
on the E. S. the hunters Came in brought 4 deer with them.
Cap” Lewis took the altude as follows Lat* 39? 55″ N.
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LEWIS AND CLARK JOURNALS | [July 13
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Rested at the above mentioned place. Found a piebald horse on the east side. The hunters came in and brought 4 deer with them. Capt Lewis (Capt. Lewis) took the altitude as follows: Latitude 39° 55' N.
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