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Journal entry · August 31, 1806

Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day — Patrick Gass: August 31, 1806

Patrick Gass · Missouri River near the White River · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition

The place today: Missouri River near the White River

able night of wind and hard rain. We set out early; went on
very well all day, and in the evening encamped, where we found
the Musquitoes very troublesome.

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left shore, 12½ mi NW of Niobrara, NE

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