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105 moment we had turned in, out was blown the light; th daughter crept into a bed in one corner, the parents in another & the brother opposite to us. This was a badly arranged establishment. 14th. Journeyed onwards to within 8 miles of Swartwout where my unclear had come upon. we returned back to N___ settlement that night; it was late, but we had omitted looking out for the 'Blazed Trees' & thus lost our road for a while. 15th. During the night raining torrents - after breakfast it still continued to pour down so that not wanting to have a wet ride we remained, amused with our hosts adventures & with the Coshaties, Bidaid, Kickapoos, Muskougs, etc. who inhabit these parts. 106 But few indigenous fruits have been found in this section of the country save the wild Peach & Plum. Of Timbers the principal are, Pine, Black & White Oak, Hicory, Wild China, Mulberry, Walnut, Magnolia & unclear Were among the animals