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Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain — Joseph Whitehouse: September 9, 1804

September 9, 1804
Prairie dog village near present-day Chamberlain Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7
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The expedition got underway early and observed several herds of buffalo grazing on the hillsides along the south side of the river. Captain Clark went ashore on foot, and the party passed several creeks during the day's travel. Hunting was productive: George Drouillard brought down a deer, while Reubin Fields and Captain Clark each killed a buffalo, providing fresh meat for the men.

we Set off eairly. Saw Several Gangs of Buffalow on the
Side hills on S. S. Cap! Clark walked on Shore passed Several
creeks. G. Drewyer killed a Deer. R. Fields killed a
Buffalow. Cap! Clark killed a Buffalow.

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We set off early. We saw several herds of buffalo on the hillsides on the south side. Capt Clark (Capt. Clark) walked on shore and passed several creeks. G. Drewyer (G. Drouillard) killed a deer. R. Fields killed a buffalo. Capt Clark (Capt. Clark) killed a buffalo.

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