Has tin cup and erbswurst. George reports branching of river and a
good stretch of calm water.
Friday, July 24th.--George produced yellowlegs shot yesterday. He
carried pack up river 2 miles. Diarrhoea. In tent I studied how
to take time with sextant. Observation failed. Much worried over
Wallace till he came in about 7 P.M. Compass went wrong; he lay
out overnight. Stewed yellowlegs and pea meal to-night.
Saturday, July 25th.--Four miles. Weak from diarrhoea. Portaged
one load each 4 miles south side of stream to open water. Back to
camp. I took another load; George and Wallace followed, trying to
drag canoe up river. I made camp. They came in after dark, tired
out. Canoe left 2 miles down stream. Wallace shot partridge with
pistol. Came near going over falls with pack round his neck.
Drizzled all day. Heavy rain to-night. Great relief from heat.
Flies very bad in afternoon and evening.
Sunday, July 26th.--Rain most of the clay. Lay in tent in A.M.
hoping to be better of diarrhoea. Read Low's report, etc. Trouble
better.
Monday, July 27th.--Spent A.M. and two hours P.M. bringing up
canoe, dragging half way, George carrying rest.
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