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page number 27 July. valley of the north Platt. In reality 28 miles brought us across the ridge to mud springs, but as we did not find any grass there we crossed the ridge between there and Pumpkin Creek and found good grass. Got a view of Court House Rock which rises from the plain some 8 miles west of here. In the morning went out after antelope and saw a great many. Had one or two good chances of shooting but did not do so. I think I will learn by experience that it is best to improve moderately good opportunities. Two fo the young ones came very near me, excited by curiosity, the old ones following. "Pumpkin Creek" is about as large as "Plum Run" at home, but is very clear and one of the finest streams I ever saw. It is said to sink so that at