Missouri River near Osage River — Patrick Gass: June 8, 1804
The expedition encountered four canoes loaded with furs and pelts heading downstream. They passed the Mine River on the south side, which measured 150 yards wide. The surrounding land was noted as fertile and well timbered.
we met four canoes loaded with fur and peltry: and passed
the Mine river on the south side, which is 150 yards wide.
The land here 1s also good and well timbered.
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We met four canoes loaded with fur and peltry, and passed the Mine river on the south side, which is 150 yards wide. The land here is also good and well timbered.
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