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61 lying till Starinton and cold should put an end to its life. I asked him why he did not shoot it - and he replied I thought I would at first - but was alone - and needed some spurring before taking its life. His only shot was at a large hawk which was out of our path and sailed leisurely through the air. We might have secured a fine bag of patridges - if so disposed. They are now plenty and fat. We arrived at our camp at night fall. And were right glad to eat our supper and finish our day of prospecting around a comfortable fire.

Thursday November 23d 1849. A clear sunshine day. Wind northerly. Moon in her second quarter. This is the second day without rain. I understand in this country - the raing quarter of the winds is from the east and south. Those from the north and west bring clear sky. The past three weeks rain - has had the wind in the south east - our first intimation