Patrick Gass: August 3, 1804
The captains held a council with Oto and Missouri Indians, who responded favorably to news of the change in government and the gestures made on their behalf. Six of the men were appointed chiefs, three from each tribe. The expedition resumed travel at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, covering six miles before making camp on the south bank of the river. There, a storm brought wind and rain that continued for about two hours.
council with the Indians, who appeared well pleased with the
change of government, and what had been done for them.
Six of them were made chiefs, three Otos and three Missouris.
We renewed our voyage at 3 o’clock; went six miles and
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encamped on the south side; where we had a storm of wind
and rain, which lasted two hours.
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We held a council with the Indians, who appeared well pleased with the change of government, and what had been done for them. Six of them were made chiefs, three Otos and three Missouris.
We resumed our voyage at 3 o'clock; went six miles and camped on the south side, where we had a storm of wind and rain, which lasted two hours.
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