Patrick Gass: November 27, 1806
The party set out early after a heavy pre-dawn rainstorm and traveled well, reaching the mouth of the Stone river around four o'clock. They found that Captain Clarke had been camped on the point but had already moved on, leaving only a few words traced in the sand indicating he had gone a few miles further down on the right-hand side. Captain Lewis left a note for two men following in canoes, and the group continued the voyage, having covered over 100 miles.
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Set out early, after a very heavy shower of rain which fell before daylight. We proceeded on very well, and about 8 o'clock arrived at the mouth of the Stone River. We found that Captain Clarke (Captain Clark) had been camped on the point some time ago, and had left it. We discovered nothing to indicate where he was gone, except a few words written or traced in the sand, which were "W. C. a few miles further down on the right hand side." Captain Lewis, on leaving, left a few lines for the two men in the canoes.
We are still in hope of seeing them, and continued our voyage. At night we camped, having come above 100 miles; and thought we would reach the place of our destination soon.
It was a clear fine morning. We proceeded on early and in a short time reached Captain Clarke's camp. At noon we left the falls of the Missouri. A party of men went out to hunt and killed some elk and deer; the rest were employed in dressing skins.
Saturday 9th. This was another fine day, and most of the men were employed as yesterday, and in making small oars for the canoes.
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