Journal entry · September 5, 1806

Missouri River through Dakota territory — Patrick Gass: September 5, 1806

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

The place today: Missouri River near Little Sioux River

barked, and went on very well, till night, when we encamped
on a sand bar, where the musquitoes were very troublesome.

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bar, 3 mi SW of Onawa, IA

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