Joseph Whitehouse: July 21, 1804
The party set out early in search of a suitable spot for astronomical observations and a longer encampment. Along the way, they passed a stream on the north side they named Musquetoe Creek. After traveling about twelve miles, they stopped and made camp, clearing and preparing the ground, pitching tents, and constructing shaded bowers to shelter against the sun while they remained at the site.
we Set out eairly to find Some good place for observations
&c. for Incamping. we pass‘ a creek on the N. S. called Mus-
quetoe Creek. came 12 miles & camped. cut & cleaned a
place for encamping pitched our tents built bowereys &c —
1804] WHITEHOUSE’S JOURNAL
CuapTrer II
FROM THE PLATTE TO VERMILION RIVER
July 23—August 24, 1804
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We set out early to find a good place for observations and for camping. We passed a creek on the north side called Musquetoe Creek (Mosquito Creek). Came 12 miles and camped. Cut and cleaned a place for camping, pitched our tents, built bowers, etc.
[1804] WHITEHOUSE'S JOURNAL
Chapter II
From the Platte to Vermilion River
July 23–August 24, 1804
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