Missouri River near Tavern Cave — Patrick Gass: May 23, 1804
The expedition continued upriver under pleasant weather, passing the mouth of the Osage River on the south side. About a mile and a half above lay Tavern Cove, a landmark well known to French traders, with Tavern Creek another mile beyond. The party made camp that evening on the south bank of the river, where the men's arms and ammunition were inspected to ensure everything remained in proper working order for the journey ahead.
ceeded on our voyage with pleasant weather. Passed the
mouth of the Osage* river on the south side, about a mile
and an half below the Tavern Cove, a noted place among the
French traders. One mile above this is the Tavern Creek.
We encamped this evening on the south side of the river, and
had our arms and ammunition inspected.
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We continued on our voyage with pleasant weather. We passed the mouth of the Osage River on the south side, about a mile and a half below the Tavern Cove, a well-known place among the French traders. One mile above this is the Tavern Creek. We camped this evening on the south side of the river, and had our arms and ammunition inspected.
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