Missouri River through Dakota territory — Patrick Gass: September 9, 1806
The expedition passed the mouth of the Platte River and traveled smoothly throughout the day, camping that night on a sand beach across from the Bald-pated prairie. The following morning, Wednesday the 10th, brought pleasant weather and an early start. In the afternoon they encountered a pirogue carrying four traders bound for the Loup or Wolf Indians up the Platte, spending about an hour with them and obtaining some whiskey. Soon after, they met a second pirogue with seven men headed to trade with the Maha Indians along the Missouri, then camped that night on a willow island.
passed the mouth of the great river Platte; went on very well
all day, and at night encamped on a sand beach opposite the
Bald-pated prairie.
W ednesday 10th. We had a pleasant morning, embarked
early and went on very well. At 4 o’clock P.M. we met a
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periogue with four men, going to trade with the Loups or
Wolf Indians, who live up the river Platte. We remained
with these men about an hour, got some whiskey from them,
and then continued our voyage. In a short time we met
another periogue and seven men, going to trade with the
Mahas, who ltve on the Missouri. We staid some time with
these men, then proceeded and at night encamped on a willow
island.
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We passed the mouth of the great river Platte; we went on very well all day, and at night camped on a sand beach opposite the Bald-pated prairie.
Wednesday 10th. We had a pleasant morning, embarked early, and went on very well. At 4 o'clock P.M. we met a pirogue with four men, going to trade with the Loups or Wolf Indians, who live up the river Platte. We remained with these men about an hour, got some whiskey from them, and then continued our voyage. In a short time we met another pirogue with seven men, going to trade with the Mahas, who live on the Missouri. We stayed some time with these men, then proceeded, and at night camped on a willow island.
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