Missouri River approaching Cannonball River — Patrick Gass: October 17, 1804
The day began clear, following an overnight visit from eight Native American men who brought meat and stayed with the party. Captain Lewis distributed gifts to them in the morning. By 10:30 a.m., strong headwinds forced the expedition to halt their progress up the river. They resumed travel at 4 p.m., using the tow line to push against the persistent wind, but managed only about two miles before camping on the south bank. Hunters brought in six deer, though one hunter failed to return that night.
clear morning. Last night eight of the Indians came over to
see us, brought us some meat and remained all night. Cap-
tain Lewis gave them some presents this morning. At half
past ten the wind blew so hard down the river that we were
obliged to halt. At four we proceeded on with the assistance
of the tow line, though the wind still continued against us,
and having made about two miles, encamped on the south
side. Several hunters went out this day and killed six deer:
one of them did not join us at night.
LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION 51
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Clear morning. Last night eight of the Indians came over to see us, brought us some meat, and remained all night. Captain Lewis (Capt. Lewis) gave them some presents this morning. At half past ten the wind blew so hard down the river that we were obliged to halt. At four we proceeded on with the assistance of the tow line, though the wind still continued against us, and having made about two miles, camped on the south side. Several hunters went out this day and killed six deer: one of them did not join us at night.
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