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and the crack [ ] to and heretofore unknown and which afford ample supply for all passing teams or detachments. Upon first arrival here I could not find but anything whatever about the Country South of this from any officer of the post. It was believed to be impassable for wagons and entirely worthless. For the reason that it was considered destitute of water. All this apprehension had no effect upon me as I had made up my mind to go. The guide took us 15 miles out of our way going around and on a long sought road. I determined to travel my own road coming back and did so and found and excellent road for wagons and brought the distance down from about