Spirit Mound, South Dakota

Aug 25 Clark: August 25, 1804 William Clark “Augt. 25th Satturday 1804 This morning Capt Lewis & my Self G D. Sjt. Ouderway Shields J. Fields colter Bratten Cane Labeeche…” Aug 25 Lewis: August 25, 1804 Meriwether Lewis “August the 25th on our return from the mound of sperits saw the first bats that we had observed since we began…” Aug 25 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: August 25, 1804 Joseph Whitehouse “the morning was foggy the Indians Beheav! well while In- camp* Neer our party Cap Lewis Brought them to a treaty af-…” Aug 25 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Patrick Gass: August 25, 1804 Patrick Gass “catfish, that would together weigh three hundred pounds. The large catfish are caught in the Missouri with hook and line. Captain Lewis…” Aug 26 Clark: August 26, 1804 William Clark “26th August Sunday 1804 arrived at the boat at 9 oClock A.M. Set out at 10 oClock after Jurking the meet &…” Aug 26 Lewis: August 26, 1804 Meriwether Lewis “Orders August 26th 1804. The commanding officers have thought it proper to appoint Patric Gass, a Sergeant in the corps of volunteers…” Aug 26 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: August 26, 1804 Joseph Whitehouse “the Boat detained this morning to Jurk an Elk which Shannon killed, ab! g oClock the party returned to the Boat much…” Aug 26 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Patrick Gass: August 26, 1804 Patrick Gass “in the elk. About 10 o’clock Captain Lewis and Captain Clarke with the party accompanying them came to camp; but had not…” Aug 27 Clark: August 27, 1804 William Clark “27th August Monday, this morning the Morning Star was observed to be very large, G Drewyer Came up and informed that he…” Aug 27 Lewis: August 27, 1804 Meriwether Lewis “Monday August 27th On the Stard. shore, opposite to the lower point, or commencement of the white Calk Bluff-” Aug 27 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: August 27, 1804 Joseph Whitehouse “G. Drewyer came to us this morning 2 men Sent out for to hunt the horses. we Set out at Sun rise…” Aug 27 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Patrick Gass: August 27, 1804 Patrick Gass “bluffs on the south side. At 2 we stopped for dinner, and an Indian of the Mahas nation, who lives with the…” Aug 28 Clark: August 28, 1804 William Clark “28th August Tuesday, 1804 The wind blew hard last night one Indian Stayed with us all night, Set out under a Stiff…” Aug 28 Lewis: August 28, 1804 Meriwether Lewis “Orders August 28th 1804. The commanding officers direct that the two messes who form the crews of the perogues shall scelect each…” Aug 28 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: August 28, 1804 Joseph Whitehouse “the Morning Clear the party Sonsisted of 4 their names first G. Druier, R. fields, Bratton, And William [Labiech]* that was Sent…” Aug 28 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Patrick Gass: August 28, 1804 Patrick Gass “ant, and a fair wind from S.E. At 8 we halted for break- fast, when our young Indian left us to go…” Aug 29 Clark: August 29, 1804 William Clark “29th August Wednesday 1804rained last night and Some this morning verry cloudy Set Some men to work to make a Toe rope…” Aug 29 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Joseph Whitehouse: August 29, 1804 Joseph Whitehouse “a hard Storm arose from the N. W. last night ab‘ 8 oC- of wind & rain. cloudy morning, Some Thunder, colter…” Aug 29 Spirit Mound, South Dakota — Patrick Gass: August 29, 1804 Patrick Gass “and rain came on from the N. W. and the rain continued the greater part of the night. The morning was cloudy…”