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Journal of Western Travel
by John McTurk Gibson
edited by Weldon Hoppe
August 6th, 1859 -- Roads dustier than ever, it appears that the wind makes it a point to blow right in the rear, that we may get the benefit of all the dust. On driving 10 miles, we concluded to refresh the inner man. Another mile and we crossed the North branch of the Humboldt, took to the bluffs and travelled up and down hill for 8 miles more and again camped in good feed as usual. We have had considerable discussion about which side of the river to take, but finally concluded to go it on the north side.Powell
Travelled 18 miles. We crossed a branch of the river at two o'clock. I saw a soldier shoot at an Indian. They had been pursuing on of their men which had stole a horse. They caught him last knight and was on their way back and the Indian was following them. After this he could be seen no more.