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flavor, and the antelope steaks more delicate tliar. 

 venison. Condensed milk supplied well the place of 

 the usual lacteal, and was an improvement on the city 

 article, inasmuch as we knew exactly what quantity 

 and quality of water went into it. We were obliged 

 to economize, however, respecting this part of our sup- 

 plies. The following entry in our log-book, by Sa- 

 chem, under date of the day preceding this, will ex- 

 plain the reason : " Two cans of milk stolen, probably 

 by the Cheyennes. Consider the article more reliable 

 for families than city stump-tail, requiring neither 

 milking or feeding, and never kicking the bucket, or 

 causing infants to do so. Had no idea that a taste of 

 it would develop such a talent for hooking." 



