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5th.
Arrived? on the first Sandie? (creek) Near this is another heath?, the unclear of which were killed by indians five or six years since. We saw some of their bones, still unburied. We see 'signs' of indians, who appear to be travelling South. Met a party from San Antonio, they report that one of their company had been attacked by seven indians about an hour before & had made their escape from them with difficulty. They are of opinion that there are unclear indians, unclear the road & unclear as to return. The Ladies say they "have not come this distance to be scared by reports." Three of our party turn back, thus? our force is reduced to, two ladies and seven gentlemen.
Travel 10 miles & Hope? unclear at the 40 mile water hole. Think it imprudent to stay here for the night & travel 10 miles further camping in the prairie - Keeping a regular guard until morning.
unclear-oak country and little water.
6th. Eight miles reach the the Abolo river. Very pretty country & fertile. Crossed at the crystal stream of Salado & three miles more brought us to San Antonio.