Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Shoshone August 30, 1805

We have met with the Indians and their chief is Sacagawea's brother. He agreed to give us twenty-nine horses and supplies, and now a elderly guide is coming with us. He is an Shoshone who's name is Old Toby. He tells us that there are two routes to the ocean. The south is across a desert which will be easier to cross, but food and water will be scarce. The northern route is through the Bitterroot Mountains which will have food and water, but will be harder to travel. We are going to try our luck with the northern route. The guarantee of food and water is more inviting than the vast desert.

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