Missouri River near Porcupine River — Joseph Whitehouse: May 7, 1805

clear and pleasant. we Set off eairly. the wind rose from
the East. we Sailed on untill about 12 oC. the wind rose so
high that one of the cannoes filled with water we got it Safe
to Shore, and halted for the wind to abate on the S. Side.
Some men went out to hunt. two beaver was caught by Some
of the men last night and Shot five more at this place. about
4 oC, we Set off and proceeded on verry well. passed handsom
plains and bottoms on N.S. _ rough hills & ridges & bottoms
on the S. S. Saw large gangs of buffaloe on each Side of the
River. Came 15% miles to day, & Camped on the §. S.
Cap! Clark and one hunter killed two buffaloe which we found
to be good meat to Eat.