Journal Entry

Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Joseph Whitehouse: July 15, 1804

July 15, 1804
Missouri River near Platte River mouth Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7
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Heavy morning fog delayed the expedition's departure until it lifted. Once underway, the party passed the Nishnabotna River and, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, passed the Little Nemaha River. They made camp on the Nemaha prairie after rowing 11 miles for the day.

the Morning was foggy had to wait Untill it went off Pass*
the River nam‘ Nishnay Baton [a] at 3 Oclock pass‘ the
little Mohaugh Got to Camp on the Mohaugh prarie. Roe
11 Miles

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The morning was foggy; we had to wait until it went off. Passed the river named Nishnay Baton (Nishnabotna) at 3 o'clock. Passed the Little Mohaugh (Little Nemaha). Got to camp on the Mohaugh prairie. Rowed 11 miles.

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