Journal Entry

Clark: August 9, 1804

August 9, 1804
Missouri River near Soldier River

9th Augt Thursday 1804 The fog of this morning detained us untill 1/2
passed 7 oClock at which time we left our moreing and proceeded on under a
gentle Breeze from the S. E, I went on Shore found the Land the Same as
yesterday Killed a Turkey and Camped on the L. S. great deel of Beaver
Sign to day one Beaver Cought Musquetors worse this evening than ever I
have Seen them.

9th August Thursday 1804 The fog being thick detained us untile half pasd.
7 oClock at which time we Set out and proceeded on under Gentle Breeze
from the S E I walked on Shore, Saw an Elk, crossed a Istmust of 3/4 of a
mile to the river, & returned to the boat Camped on the L. S. above a
Beaver Den. Musqutors verry troubleson.

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