The country has been of better character since leaving the Buttes than E. of them, but has now a very fertile appearance. This may be said to begin about the 3rd crossing of Milk R of the line. The plants which have been sheltering in damp coulÈs now creep out again & cover the hills. The grass is long & luxuriant especially in the hollows where splendid hay. The soil black & rich. Altogether a splendid country of early & late frosts do not occur which from elevation seems probable. Part of fertile belt.

Camp at lake 8. m. W. of 3rd crossing

6 A.M. B. 25.53 wind S.
T. 60" light. clear

Camp at astron. station. 8 P.M. B. 25.04
T. 49" calm cloudy

Water St. Marys R. 62" Odom. at St. M. River 2600