Journal entry · July 3, 1804

Missouri River near Leavenworth area — Patrick Gass: July 3, 1804

Patrick Gass · Missouri River near Leavenworth area · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition

The place today: Missouri River near Leavenworth area

LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION Il
our voyage until 12, when we stopt at an old trading place on
the south side of the river. There we found a grey horse;
but saw no appearance of any persons having lately encamped
at that place.

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right shore, 1 mi W Bean Lake Creek, in KA

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