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Main branch of the Bernard. N. Ford gravel bottom, but up and down deep quick sand Surface soil about here sandy. A land of never finer sand and few pebbles. We nearly had a spill in the River. 2 miles further came to another branch of the Bernard. 2 more camps. No mosquitoes & slept for the first time since leaving Houston. Friday 3 3 miles brought to Edge of Columbus Timbers of Post oak. Found many new plants and flowers. The Nymphaea Alba are great beauty with