Missouri River near Jefferson City area — Joseph Whitehouse: June 11, 1804
Strong winds in the morning prevented the expedition from traveling, so the commanding officer ordered the party to remain in camp for the day. During this halt, the hunter Drouillard had a successful day, killing two bears and one buck. The party stayed at this location throughout the day waiting out the weather.
the wind blew so strong in the morning that the Command-
ing Officer halted there that day Drewyer kill’ two bears &
One buck there Halted.
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The wind blew so strong in the morning that the Commanding Officer halted there that day. Drewyer killed two bears and one buck there. Halted.
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