Journal Entry

Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Patrick Gass: July 12, 1804

July 12, 1804
Missouri River near Platte River mouth Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
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The expedition paused to allow the men, who were exhausted, to rest. Hunters who had stayed overnight on the south side of the river returned to camp empty-handed, having killed no game. Two additional hunters were then sent out to try their luck on the north side of the river, and they had better success, bringing in two deer for the party.

who were much fatigued, might take some rest. The hunters,
who had remained on the south side of the river all night,
came in, but had killed nothing. Two more went to hunt on
the north side and killed two deer.

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who were much fatigued, might take some rest. The hunters, who had remained on the south side of the river all night, came in, but had killed nothing. Two more went to hunt on the north side and killed two deer.

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