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Day 95 Day 97 Clark, June 29, 1804 Camp mouth of the Kanseis June 29th 1804. Ordered a Court martial will Set this day at 11 oClock, to Consist of five members, for the trial of John…
Day 96 Day 98 Clark, June 29, 1804 at the Mouth of the River Kansies June 26" 27" 28 & 29th- This river is 366 miles above the mouth of Missouri it is in Lattitude 38° 31' 13" North it…
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