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SUNDAY, July 1st, 1855.

One of the finest mornings since we left St Louis.

We started early - crossed the bar without trouble, crossed out - and took our barge in tow and steamed on up the river -

Two hunters were sent ahead of the boat this morning -

We picked them up about ten O'clock - they had killed only a prairie owl

-Passed the mouth of the "Nord" about 11 O'clock - soon after saw four crossed out - Elk antelope They were in sight some time (1/2 hour) curiosity greater than fear - Passed the mouth of the Grand River at 6 O'clock old Ree village at 7 -

Very warm afternoon -