Monday, June 16, 2014

Patrick Gass in Elk Point

The first election by American citizens happened here. Two days after Sgt Floyd's death, the Corps stopped here and elected a new Sergeant. This was a demanding role, and could not be left open for the rest of the trip. Gass was required to keep a journal in the job, and was the first to publish after the trip was finished.

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