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passed us some days before, and were to remain for the 

 winter at the mouth of the Papilion, to iradt: with ihe Otoes, 

 Missouries, and other Indians. 



The banks of the Missouri above the Platte, have long 

 been frequented by the Indians, eittier as places of perma- 

 nent or occasional residence. Deserted encampments are 

 often seen. On the northeast side, near the mouth of Mos- 

 quito river, are the remains of an old loway village. Four 

 miles above, and on the opposite side, was formerly a village 

 of the Otoes. On the 17th September, we arrived at the 

 trading establishment of the Missouri fur company, known 

 as Fort Lisa, and occupied by Mr. Manuel Lisa, one of the 

 most active persons engaged in the Missouri fur trade. 

 We were received by a salute from this establishment, and 

 encamped a little above, on the same side of the river. 



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