Journal entry · July 6, 1804

Missouri River near St. Joseph area — Patrick Gass: July 6, 1804

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

The place today: Missouri River near St. Joseph area

day, and made a good day’s voyage: and encamped on the
south side at Whipperwell creek.

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right shore at mouth of Walnut Creek, MO in KA

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