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gun, lots of ammunition, & my dog. In all respects I am well fixed & if we dont have a good time it will not be from lack of preparation. Some time ago I sent Chapman out to locate a better road through the black Jack timber & Sand hills north of the post. He succeeded very well. We came over the route today. It is much better than the other road & at least 1½ miles nearer.

 At 3½ we camped