Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — Joseph Whitehouse: July 26, 1804
The day began pleasantly, with several men sent out hunting from the party's camp. George Drouillard returned successfully, having killed two deer and a turkey. Later in the day, a strong wind picked up from the south. The expedition members had considerable success trapping at this location, with a great many beaver caught by the party during their stay.
pleasant morning Some men out hunting. G. Drewyer
killed 2 Deer & 1 Turkey. the latter part of the day the
[wind] hard from the South a Great many Beaver caught at
this place by the party.
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Pleasant morning. Some men out hunting. G. Drewyer killed 2 deer and 1 turkey. The latter part of the day the wind was hard from the south. A great many beaver were caught at this place by the party.
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