Journal entry · July 28, 1804

Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area — Patrick Gass: July 28, 1804

Patrick Gass · Near Platte River, Council Bluffs area · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition

passed some beautiful hills and prairies, and a creek called
Round-Knob creek, on the north side; and high bluffs on the
south. We encamped on the north side. Here two of our
hunters came to us, accompanied by one of the Oto Indians.

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