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Journal entry · May 15, 1805

Missouri River Breaks area — Joseph Whitehouse: May 15, 1805

Joseph Whitehouse · Missouri River Breaks area · Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7

The place today: Missouri River Breaks area

cloudy. we delayed to dry the goods which was wet, opened
them but Soon had to cover them again for a Shower of rain which
lasted about one hour, then we opened them again. Several
men out a hunting, they all returned towards evening. had
killed one buffaloe 7 Deer and 4 beaver. Stayed here all day
& dressed Skins &c.

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left shore, Panther Camp, 9 mi NW Hell Creek, MT

NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of May 14 to May 15, 1805

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