Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — Patrick Gass: August 24, 1806
The party traveled well through the morning, but around noon strong winds forced them to halt for three hours. After resuming their journey, the wind picked up again and compelled them to stop a second time, ending their progress for the day. They made camp early due to the persistent windy conditions, which significantly limited the distance covered.
well till noon, when the wind rose and blew so strong that we
were obliged to halt. Having lain by three hours we again
proceeded, but did not go far before we were obliged on ac-
count of the wind, again to stop, and encamp for the night.
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We traveled well until noon, when the wind rose and blew so strong that we were obliged to halt. Having laid by for three hours, we again proceeded, but did not go far before we were obliged, on account of the wind, to again stop and camp for the night.
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