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and that sole building composed the town - At early dawn I commenced my task and rode 17 miles to unknown a County town containing a population of 100, having 4 stores and a Tavern: - after resting about two hours I again pursued my way - I crossed a brisk little stream of water a short distance from town, which passes under the surface of the earth and runs six miles before it emerges. From this town I entered into still wilder regions; having left the main road - my way led over the hills and along the beds of some dry rivulets for 23 miles - a fine shade for a hot day in June - a hut from 1, to 7 miles apart. - & country quite poor? - now & then a thing called a "mill" propelled by an old frame of a horse I learned, it was their "grist-mill" -