Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — Patrick Gass: August 29, 1806
The party set out very early and spent until 10 o'clock gathering the abundant plums available at their stopping place. They continued on and passed White River on the south side. The Missouri was full of sand bars and shoals, making travel difficult. Around 2 o'clock they paused to attempt hunting buffalo but were unsuccessful. They pressed on through the afternoon and made camp in the evening.
went on ahead very early; while we amused ourselves till 10
o’clock gathering plumbs, of which there is great abundance
at this place. We then went on, and passed White river on
the south side. The Missouri here is very full of sand bars
and shoals, and we find difficulty in getting along. About
2 o’clock we halted to kill some buffaloe, but were unsuccess-
ful, and we proceeded, till evening, and encamped.
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went on ahead very early; while we amused ourselves until 10 o'clock gathering plums, of which there is a great abundance at this place. We then went on, and passed White River on the south side. The Missouri here is very full of sand bars and shoals, and we have difficulty getting along. About 2 o'clock we halted to kill some buffalo, but were unsuccessful, and we proceeded until evening, and camped.
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