Aug 13. Capt F. moved his camp about two miles up the valley. Southward to the farthest point practicable for waggons! The line about 4 miles still farther S. Rode up past his camp. Found several new plants. Vegetation of valley very luxuriant & gay with Asters Solidagoes, Epilobiums, Geraniums?? [Dawsonís ?] (see specimens from Woody Mt) Sunflowers of various kinds &c.&c.

Geol. The river cuts into high banks in places especially S. where the vally becomes contracted & gorge like. These appear to be composed chiefly of drift, though in one place a section showing thin layers of sandstone separated by softer clayey beds, was seen. The whole dipping North at about 15".

Gold. Campbell who has prospected this river several years ago says there is gold but not in paying quantity. ìTwo or three colours to the pan.î This to be found by grubbing in the banks where the drift comes down on the bed rock.
One of the men brought samples of lignite which he says occurs in the bank of the R. Have not had time to visit it but intend doing so on return.

P.M. Getting packing up & other preparations made for start up to the mountains. Pack animals in readiness &c.

Camp. Belly R. 8 A.M.
B. 25.24 N.E. light. clear.
T. 58"