Journal Entry

Missouri River near Gasconade River — Joseph Whitehouse: May 26, 1804

May 26, 1804
Missouri River near Gasconade River Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7
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The expedition got an early start under fair skies, though thunder and rain moved in by evening. During the day, the party passed a waterway known as Otter Creek on the north side of the river. The entry is brief, noting only the weather conditions, the early departure, and this single geographic landmark passed during the day's travel.

a fair morning. we Set out eairly some Thunder and
rain. towards evening. we pass’ a creek called otter Creek
on the N. Side.

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A fair morning. We set out early. Some thunder and rain towards evening. We passed a creek called Otter Creek on the north side.

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