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51 1858 Across the Plains. Oct. 9th Saturday- Country tranversed to-day, principally brushy? and very rough, the grass under the snow has the appearance of not being injured much by the snow. Still traveling by the compass and taking a west course. Buffalo still plenty, but gave them no chase, cold and snowing during the day and night. Traveled about eighteen miles. Oct. 10th Sunday- Country very rough in the morning but more level in the afternoon. No trail yet. Saw plenty of wolves, buffalo, ducks and geese. Killed a fine mess of ducks. Crossed a running stream about noon. Warm and cloudy during the day and night. Traveled about fifteen miles and camped near a tamarack swamp, being the first we have seen. The snow not so deep and fast disappearing. Good feed for animals. Oct. 11th Monday- Country, hills and plains with tamarack groves and swamps. Weather very pleasant and thawing. Traveled almost fifteen miles and camped near a lake. Saw but little game to-day. The comet is gradually disappearing.