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had been following our trail they expressed a wish to travel with us as we had a guide & they would pay part of his expenses. July 6th raised camp about 10 Oclock crossed ^ in the forenoon some large stream. in the unclear mule lost his foothold, & was reached down quite a distance. To all appearances ^ dead, but when rescued was found alive, travelled today until late at night as we did not find any water at night until about 10 oclock. we could only keep our party from getting separated in the darkness by the advance guard firing minute guns,, until we reached camp. we were guided entirely by the flash & report, as soon as my mules were cared for feeling tired & unwell I went to bed supperless. but nevertheless took my turn on guard from 2 'till 4 - July 7th started about 8 oclock, saw a number of Antelope killed one about 200 yards distant ball passing through both shoulders he fell where he stood, took him on a pack mule into camp - crossed another large branch of the Platte the bank where we went out proving very steep some of our animals fell back into the water with their riders wetting guns & blankets etc. camped on a branch of Thompson creek a clear mountain stream, July 8th did not move camp. We spent the day in baking, washing, etc the camp is in a very picturesque situation. in a small pretty valley surrounded by hills, with wild game etc its only visitors before we disturbed its quiet,, the day was very hot.. I had a very severe headache followed by vomiting. felt very unwell. 9th My headache still continues raised camp about 8 Oclock, crossed towards noon a branch of Thompsons Creek, my mules in crossing mired, the forward fell down, & I had to unpack & help it up, as? we camped torn page noon a fine buck started out of our camping