Missouri River near Porcupine River — Joseph Whitehouse: May 7, 1805
The party set out early under clear, pleasant skies, but rising easterly winds around noon swamped one of the canoes. They brought it safely to shore on the south side and waited for the wind to die down, sending hunters out in the meantime. Two beaver had been caught the previous night, and five more were shot at the stop. Setting off again around 4 p.m., they passed handsome plains, rough hills, and large herds of buffalo, making about 15 miles. Captain Clark and a hunter killed two buffalo, which proved good eating.
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.
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Clear and pleasant. We set off early. The wind rose from the east. We sailed on until about 12 o'clock. The wind rose so high that one of the canoes filled with water. We got it safe to shore, and halted for the wind to abate on the south side. Some men went out to hunt. Two beaver were caught by some of the men last night, and they shot five more at this place.
About 4 o'clock, we set off and proceeded on very well. Passed handsome plains and bottoms on the north side, rough hills, ridges, and bottoms on the south side. Saw large gangs of buffalo on each side of the river. Came 15½ miles today, and camped on the south side. Capt Clark (Capt. Clark) and one hunter killed two buffalo, which we found to be good meat to eat.
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