-1/4. North Platte.--Road follows the river bottom all day.
Wood, water, and grass on the river.

12. Fort Laramie.--Road rough and rocky in places. There are
wood and water plenty, and before many trains have passed the
grass is good above the fort. Mail station and post-office
here, with a sutler's store well stocked with such articles as
the traveler wants.

10. North Platte.--Road good, but hilly in places. Camp is in
the river bottom, with plenty of wood, water, and grass. Hot
spring two miles above here.

14. Bitter Creek.--There are two roads, both of which lead to
Salt Lake. The upper or south road is best in the spring or in
wet weather. I traveled the lower road. Wood, water, and grass
are good.

17-3/4. Horse-shoe Creek.--Fine camp, with excellent wood, water,
and grass. The road here forks, one passing to the left over
the hills, and the other running nearer the Platte.

20-1/2. North Platte River.--Good road along near the river. Good
wood, water, and grass. Road crosses the river at 12-1/2
miles.

20-1/4. North Platte River.--Road crosses the river again, and the
camp is two miles above the mouth of La Prell Creek. Good
wood, water, and grass.

19. North Platte River.--Road runs along the river, and is
smooth and good. The camp is two miles above the crossing of
Deer Creek, where there is a blacksmith's shop and store. Good
grass, wood, and water.

16. North Platte River.--Good road, with wood, water, and grass
at camp.

13. North Platte River.--Good road passing the bridge, where
there is a blacksmith's shop and store, also a military
station and a mail station. At two miles from camp the road
crosses the river on a good ford with rocky bottom. The wood,
water, and grass are abundant.

23. Red Buttes, on the North Platte.--Road is very hilly, and
in some places sandy; passes Willow Spring, where there is
grass and a little wood. Good wood, water, and grass at camp.
Mail station here.

11. Sweet Water Creek.--Road leaves the river at the Red Buttes,
and strikes over the high rolling prairie. Good grass and
water, but little wood at camp.

15. On Sweet Water Creek.--Road passes a blacksmi