Ahead of the struggling boats, Drouillard hangs a deer over the river for them to retrieve, and Clark watches a snake go after it. The boats eventually catch up to the two hunters, and at noon, they all stop to take care of the meat of a fat bear shot by Clark. They camp near present Missouri City, Missouri.
An Entry Written by Both Captains
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Wooden Army Canteen
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Snake Attacks Deer
a large Snake Swam to the bank imediately under the Deer which was hanging over the water, and no great distance from it, I threw chunks and drove this Snake off Several times. I found that he was So determined on getting to the meet I was Compelld to Kill him, the part of the Deer which attracted this Snake I think was the milk from the bag of the Doe.)
—William Clark
Bears and Mulberries
On this part of the River I observe great quantites of Bear Sign, they are after Mulbiries which are in great quantities)
—William Clark
Jerking Bear Meat
Capt. Clark Came to the Boat this morning with a fat Bear. we Delayed at noon a Short time to Jurk & take care of it.
—John Ordway
Notes
↑1 | Originally aired weekdays by Yellowstone Public Radio during the Bicentennial observance of 2003-2006. Narrated by Hal Hansen. Scripts by Whit Hansen and Ed Jacobson. Produced by Leni Holliman. © 2003 by Yellowstone Public Radio. |
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