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them to cross the mountains [unclear], their finest work was, without doubt, the building of this log-house, in hopes of being able to winter here in this, 'however" they were disappointed, and their sad fate is well known, to all. We started on again, and camped about 6 PM, about half ways up The Mountain in Thick Pine woods, where we found good water, but poor grass. Near where we are encamped the woods are on fire. Friday, we made out to get a little hard-bread, and a small piece of pork, from one of the trains we past. They could not spare much, as they were nearly out themselves. The woods are still on fire here tonight. our camp is within 50 feet of the fire and as it is quite cool here tonight, we find a fire, quite comfortable. Every once in a while, a tree would fall /being burnt off/ and as it fell the whole heavens as it were/ were filled with sparks all together formed a most magnificent sight Tonight we have something to eat again beside Panola, not enough 'however" to last us more than 2 meals [ ] [ ] we are thankful for this --- one meal even is better than Panola all the time. distance traveled today 25 miles