Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Joseph Whitehouse: July 16, 1804
The expedition enjoyed clear weather and strong winds, making good progress under sail. They passed several islands and a prairie on the east shore where elk were spotted, covering 20 miles before camping at Mohaugh prairie. The next day they halted near the Bald Pate hills to take a meridian altitude reading of 40°29'54" N latitude, and George Drouillard brought in three deer. On the 18th, they set out at daylight with fair winds, sailed 13 miles before dinner, passed an iron ore deposit on the west bank, and made 22 miles total. Hunters added two more deer.
The morning was Clear the water strong the wind rose
had Good Sailing pass‘ a number of Islands to the labour®
Seen Some Elk on the E. Shore as we pass‘ the prarie Roet
20 Miles Camp‘ on the Mohaugh prarie
TusY 17
Halted on the latter mention prarie Neer the Bal? pate* hills
took an altitude of the meriedian Lat? 40., 29, 54 5/10 N
G° Druier Brought in 3 deer in the Evening.
Wen? 18
the Morning was Clear Got under way at day light the
wind blew fair sail‘ 13 miles Before Dinner. pass‘ an Iron
oar Mine on the Bank of the River on the W.S. wint 22
Miles. the hunters brough[t] 2 deer in with them.
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The morning was clear, the water strong, and the wind rose. We had good sailing and passed a number of islands to the larboard. We saw some elk on the east shore as we passed the prairie. Rowed 20 miles. Camped on the Mohaugh prairie.
Tuesday 17th
Halted on the prairie last mentioned, near the Bald Pate hills. Took an altitude of the meridian, latitude 40° 29' 54 5/10" N. George Drouillard (G. Druier) brought in 3 deer in the evening.
Wednesday 18th
The morning was clear. Got under way at daylight. The wind blew fair, and we sailed 13 miles before dinner. Passed an iron ore mine on the bank of the river on the west side. Went 22 miles. The hunters brought in 2 deer with them.
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