Missouri River near Little Missouri — Patrick Gass: April 15, 1805
The expedition set out early and made good progress along the river. They passed a large creek on the north side, named Goat-pen Creek, and observed several buffalo along with two bears on the riverbank. After traveling 23 miles for the day, the party made camp on the south side of the river.
forward early as usual, and went on very well. Passed a large
creek on the North side, called Goat-pen creek. We saw a
number of buffaloe and two bears on the bank of the river.
After going 23 miles we encamped on the South side.
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We set forward early as usual, and went on very well. We passed a large creek on the north side, called Goat-pen Creek. We saw a number of buffalo and two bears on the bank of the river. After going 23 miles, we camped on the south side.
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