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on our arrival in camp here, we found 2. or 3. of our Mules. were missing. had lost them somewhere as we came along. Not wishing to loose them unclear & I went back. to see if we could find them, if possible -- was so dark we tumbled along over Rocks, Stumps, &c. Listning evry few steps to see if could hear them after going some ways, we heard something in the bushes, went . and found it to be them. after some trouble caught them, and took them back to camp. When we tied them all to the trees, for the night -- and then began to warm something for ourselves to eat &c When in came Mr Rinsley & The Dr. They both appeared somewhat alarmed, as neither had any gun or pistol. with them, and had they - there would not have been much of a chance for them, as they were alone, not having seen each other, till had nearly reached camp. and then each being afraid of the other, both thinking the other to be Indians &c - However it proved over, and they arrived safe in camp. we thought it might be a good lesson for them. to keep together. and not lag behind to talk &c -- The other teams here have Oxen, and the company's have cut down small trees. that their cattle may eat the leaves &c as there is no grass for them.