Missouri River near Musselshell River — Patrick Gass: May 22, 1805
A late start delayed the expedition until 9 o'clock due to harsh morning conditions. The forenoon brought cold and unpleasant weather, though conditions improved into a more agreeable afternoon. During the day's travel, the party killed a brown bear along with several other animals for game. After covering 16 and a half miles along the river, they made camp on the north side for the night.
hard this morning, we did not get under way until 9 o’clock.
The forenoon was cold and disagreeable, but the afternoon
became more pleasant. We killed a brown bear and some
other game on our way. Having gone 16 1-2 miles we
encamped on the North side.
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It was hard this morning; we did not get under way until 9 o'clock. The forenoon was cold and disagreeable, but the afternoon became more pleasant. We killed a brown bear and some other game on our way. Having gone 16 1/2 miles, we camped on the north side.
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