Missouri River near Jefferson City area — Patrick Gass: June 9, 1804
The expedition traveled through beautiful country with excellent land, noting the Missouri River had narrowed to only 300 yards wide with a very strong current. They passed a creek on the south side and, three miles further, Blackbird Creek on the north side, where they made camp. While maneuvering around some driftwood during the day, the stern of the boat caught and the vessel swung around, putting it in serious danger, but the crew managed to free it without significant damage.
creek on the south side.* This is a beautiful country and the
land excellent. The Missouri here is only 300 yards wide,
* Prairies are natural meadows, or pastures without trees and covered with grass.
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and the current very strong. Three miles further we passed
Blackbird creek on the north side, and encamped. This day
going round some drift wood, the stern of the boat became
fast, when she immediately swung round, and was in great
danger; but we got her off without much injury.
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creek on the south side.* This is a beautiful country and the land is excellent. The Missouri here is only 300 yards wide,
* Prairies are natural meadows, or pastures without trees and covered with grass.
and the current is very strong. Three miles further we passed Blackbird creek on the north side, and camped. This day, going round some driftwood, the stern of the boat got stuck, and she immediately swung round, and was in great danger; but we got her off without much injury.
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