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Journal entry · September 13, 1804

Missouri River near White River — Patrick Gass: September 13, 1804

Patrick Gass · Missouri River near White River · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition

The place today: Missouri River near White River

32 GASS’S JOURNAL OF THE
set sail early; the morning was cloudy, with some rain and
wind ahead; passed a creek and a long range of bluffs on the
south side. Some of our men went out to hunt; but did not
return this evening. We encamped on the north side.

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left shore, 10 mi S of I-90 bridge, SD

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