Journal Entry

Departure from Fort Mandan, Missouri River — Patrick Gass: April 11, 1805

April 11, 1805
Departure from Fort Mandan, Missouri River Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
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A pleasant day allowed for good progress as the party traveled roughly twenty-one miles along the river. Some Indians were spotted on the south side, but the group did not make contact or speak with them. The expedition continued on and made camp for the night on the north side of the river.

pleasant day, and went on very well. We saw some Indians
on the South side, but did not speak with them. We came
about twenty-one miles and encamped on the North-side.

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Pleasant day, and we went on very well. We saw some Indians on the south side, but did not speak with them. We came about twenty-one miles and camped on the north side.

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