Missouri River near Soldier River — Patrick Gass: August 4, 1804
On a clear day, the expedition traveled along the river and passed a creek on the south side that flowed out of nearby ponds. One member of the party set out in the morning and failed to return to the group. Another man rejoined them, bringing a deer he had killed. The party made camp for the night on the south side of the river.
had a fair day. We passed a creek on the south side, which
came out of ponds. One of our men went out this morning
and did not return: another came to us and brought a deer.
We encamped on the south side.
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We had a fair day. We passed a creek on the south side, which came out of ponds. One of our men went out this morning and did not return; another came to us and brought a deer. We camped on the south side.
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