Journal Entry

Missouri River near St. Joseph area — Patrick Gass: July 5, 1804

July 5, 1804
Missouri River near St. Joseph area Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
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The party traveled along the Missouri River, observing high land on the south side. They navigated through a large bend filled with sand bars, which made passage difficult. They eventually made camp on the south side at high prairie land.

morning; and found the land high on the south side. We
went through a large bend full of sand bars where we had
some difficulty in passing; and encamped on the south side
at high prairie land.

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Morning; and found the land high on the south side. We went through a large bend full of sandbars where we had some difficulty in passing; and camped on the south side at high prairie land.

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