56 IN THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS. 



During the day I called on General Whistler, and made 

 known to him my wish to visit the Big Horn mountains, 

 when he kindly offered me a packer and a number of pack 

 mules to transport my provisions, camp equipage, etc. Of 

 course I gladly availed myself of such a generous offer, and 

 at once began preparations for the start. I also procured the 

 services of Mr. L. A. Huffman, the popular and skillful pho- 

 tographer of Miles City, to accompany me. 



I desired to limit the party to the smallest possible num- 

 ber, in order to have as little plunder to transport as possible, 

 and so reduced the party to these two men and myself. 

 Three pack mules were thought a sufficient number to carry 

 our outfit. Capt. Borden generously placed at my disposal a 

 saddle pony, which completed the necessary outfit for the 

 expedition, and Tuesday morning, August 30, 1881, found 

 us with provisions, blankets, tents, etc., packed, our rifles 

 slung to our saddles, and all ready to mount and go. 



