Historic Diaries: Floyd 1804
June 16, 1804
Editor's Note:
On this day the expedition passed the site of Fort Orleans, established in 1723 by Etienne Veniard, sieur de Bourgmont, but no trace of it was left.
Saurday June 16th
we Set out at 8 oclock. day Clouday with rain. nothing Remarkeble to Day. water verry Srong. past one place whare the water Roles over the Sand with grait fall and verry Dangeris for Boats to pass. past Severall Isld. maid 10 miles. ouer hunters Did not Return Last night. encamped on the N Side of the River. the Land is Good hear, and well timberd
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