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as we have a long tramp still before us.

I intend to take a ride 'round the point of the Mountains to the West to-day - to explore a little in that direction. Yesterday I explored Pine Cañon - which is in the immediate vicinity of the Camp. This is only about 5 miles in length & does not compare Blue or Black River Cañons. It is where the Spring entirely dry Except that about a mile & a half up, there is a tank of tain water in the locks called the "Bear's Bath Tub."

The Surveying Party - which passed thro' Concho - about the 1st of Sept - Enroute to this section of the Country - is now here. Encamped just below the line between Texas & New Mexico near Mouth of the Delaware Creek.