[Clark, first draft:]
Septr. 24th.. Monday 1805.
Set out early for the river and proceeded on the same road
I had previously gone 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 Hunters had 5
Deer
Sunday (Tuesday) 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 little below,[58]
Capt. Lewis scercely able to ride on a jentle horse which
was furnished 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.
