Clark: September 24, 1805

Septr. 24th Monday 1805 Set out early for the river and proceeded on the
Same road I had prevsly gorn to the Island at which place I had found the
Chief & formed a Camp several 8 or 9 men Sick, Capt Lewis Sick all
Complain of a Lax & heaviness at the Stomack, I gave rushes Pills to
Several hot day maney Indians & thier gangues of horses follow us hot
day Hunter had 5 Deer

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Sunday 24th Septr. 1805 a fine morning collected our horses despatched J.
Colter back to hunt the horses lost in the mountains & bring up Some
Shot left behind, and at 10 oClock we all Set out for the river and
proceeded on by the Same rout I had previously traveled, and at Sunset We
arrived at the Island on which I found the Twisted hare and formed a Camp
on a large Island a littl below, Capt Lewis Scercely able to ride on a
jentle horse which was furnishd by the Chief, Several men So unwell that
they were Compelled to lie on the Side of the road for Some time others
obliged to be put on horses. I gave rushes Pills to the Sick this evening.
Several Indians follow us.