Journal entry · August 26, 1806

Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — Patrick Gass: August 26, 1806

Patrick Gass · Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition

The place today: Teton Sioux confrontation near Pierre, SD

ing: passed Teeton river, but saw no signs of the Teeton
band of the Sioux nation. In the evening we passed Land-
selle’s fort; but found no persons inhabiting it. At dark we
encamped after coming about sixty miles.

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13 mi SE DeGrey, SD

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