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Journal entry · July 31, 1805
Jefferson River ascending toward divide — Patrick Gass: July 31, 1805
Patrick Gass · Jefferson River ascending toward divide · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
The place today: Jefferson River ascending toward divide
morning with dew. Last night Capt. Lewis went on ahead,
and the canoes being unable to get on to him, he was obliged
to encamp out alone in this howling wilderness. We passed
a small creek this morning on the south side, which empties
into the river, through 2 or 3 mouths, on account of its being
much dammed up by the beaver, which are very plenty. At
breakfast time we came up to Capt. Lewis; and having made
17 miles and three quarters, encamped on an island.
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right (south) shore of Jefferson River, mouth of Antelope Creek, MT
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