Journal Entry

Missouri River near Jefferson City area — Patrick Gass: June 15, 1804

June 15, 1804
Missouri River near Jefferson City area Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
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The expedition pushed through very rapid water during the day. They passed a beautiful prairie on the south side of the river where the land rose high, and noted that mulberries grew in great abundance along nearly the entire stretch of river. The party made camp for the night on the north bank, directly opposite the site of an old Indian village.

ing, and had very rapid water. There is a beautiful Prairie
on the south side and the Jand high. Mulberries are in great
abundance almost all along the river. We encamped on the
north side, opposite an old Indian village.

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...ing, and had very rapid water. There is a beautiful prairie on the south side and the land is high. Mulberries are in great abundance almost all along the river. We camped on the north side, opposite an old Indian village.

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