St. Charles, Missouri — Joseph Whitehouse: May 18, 1804
On a fair morning in mid-May 1804, members of the expedition continued their final preparations near St. Charles, purchasing additional accessories and supplies needed for the upcoming voyage up the Missouri River. The day passed without significant incident or travel, as the party remained in town gathering provisions. In the evening, the men socialized with local French residents, spending a pleasant time dancing with French ladies. The brief entry reflects a relaxed pre-departure atmosphere as the expedition prepared to push westward.
a fair morning. we bought some acceseries &c. for the
voiage. passed the evening verry agreeable dancing with the
french ladies, &c.
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A fair morning. We bought some accessories, etc., for the voyage. Passed the evening very agreeably dancing with the French ladies, etc.
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