CHAPTER IX._History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. 1. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6.

The party continue their route. Description of

Judith river. Indian mode of taking the buffaloe.

Slaughter river described. Phenomena of nature. Of

walls on the banks of the Missouri. The party encamp

on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the

streams constitute the Missouri. Captain Lewis

leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and

captain Clarke explores the southern. The

surrounding country described in the route of

captain Lewis. Narrow escape of one of his party.

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