friendly enough. On discussing all chances conclusion arrived at that must be ahead, having got in advance of us & gone on; or that having struck S. trail, perhaps in the dark, they may have followed it so far that decided to go to Benton. There being no object to be served by staying here longer move on at 4 tomorrow morning leaving a note & small supply of provisions in provision for possibility that the lost men may get back here by any chance.

Camp near 610. m. point. 8 A.M. _______________
B. 25.86 SW. fresh. clear.
T. 71"_______________
Noon B. 25.90 SW. fresh. clear
T. 75"_______________
8 P.M. B. 26.125 W.N.W. clouded
T. 62"_______________

Sept 8. Camp called ay 2 A.M. Start about daybreak & travel on towards Milk R. across the arid plain. See a good many buffalo. One herd driven across the line of march by some of Scouts. Many horsemen then rushed out & often firing much like a small general action. Severally killed, among which some calves & cows. Took some beef & tongues &c. Shortly afterwards a single buffalo bull was seen walking towards the wagons. When a short distance off he seemed to become suddenly suspicious. Wheeled at right angles & ran parallel to the train. He