Journal Entry

Lewis & Clark: November 21, 1803

November 21, 1803
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The expedition continued upriver on the Mississippi, heading toward its junction with the Missouri. The river's strong current slowed their progress, but the crew was steadily building the teamwork and experience they would need for the harder journey ahead on the Missouri. Along the way, they passed two established settlements, Cape Girardeau and Ste. Genevieve. No major incidents or decisions were noted for the day, which was largely focused on steady travel and crew development.

Lewis and Clark continued up the Mississippi River toward the mouth of the Missouri. The Mississippi’s strong current made progress slow, but the crew was gaining experience working together that would serve them well on the Missouri. They passed the settlements of Cape Girardeau and Ste. Genevieve.

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Lewis and Clark continued up the Mississippi River toward the mouth of the Missouri. The Mississippi's strong current made progress slow, but the crew was gaining experience working together that would serve them well on the Missouri. They passed the settlements of Cape Girardeau and Ste. Genevieve.

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