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75 1858 Across the Plains Nov 13 Saturday.- No change in the features of the country, and we are still skirting the mountains to our right. Saw plenty of buffalo, elk and deer. A part of our boys gave the buffaloes a chase, and succeeded in bringing into camp a good supply of fresh meat. Wood and water plenty, good feed for animals under the snow. Traveled about 15 miles. 15 Nov 14 Sunday.- No change. Wood and water plenty, as also game, did'nt hunt any. Weather cold and cloudy. Traveled about 15 miles. 15. Nov 15 Monday.- Country still the same, and are still skirting the mountains. Experienced cold heavy winds. Wood water, feed and game in abundance. Traveled about twenty miles. Saw a drove of about 20 deer. 20 Nov 16 Tuesday.- Still the same rough country. Crossed a river (which we thought to be a branch of the Columbia) with a beautiful valley. Saw today for the first time a hare. We set the dog on him, but he soon left the dog out of sight. Wood scarce to-day. Camped on the banks of the river. Traveled about 20 miles. 20 Nov 17 Wednesday.- Traveled about 12 miles. Country more level, with scarcely any snow. Crossed the river twice to-day, shallow fords. The guide caught a fine mess of black freckled trout, as also some red freckles game plenty. Wood scarce, water and feed plenty.