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Journal entry · June 23, 1804

Missouri River near Arrow Rock — Patrick Gass: June 23, 1804

Patrick Gass · Missouri River near Arrow Rock · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition

The place today: Missouri River near Arrow Rock

the wind blew so strong down the river that we were unable
to proceed, and we encamped on an island and inspected the
arms and ammunition. — Captain Clarke went out with one of
the men and did not return this evening.

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right shore, 1½ mi NE of Ft Osage, MO

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