Journal Entry

Missouri River near Platte River mouth — Patrick Gass: July 13, 1804

July 13, 1804
Missouri River near Platte River mouth Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
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The expedition enjoyed favorable winds and pleasant weather throughout the day. Traveling along the river, the party passed a creek on the north side. After covering 20 and a half miles, they made camp for the night on a large sand bar.

a fair wind. The day was fine. We passed a creek on the
north side, and having made 20 miles and an half, encamped
on a large sand bar.

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A fair wind. The day was fine. We passed a creek on the north side, and having made 20 and a half miles, camped on a large sand bar.

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