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a pack-saddle, in order to bring in the meat that we may kill. 

 Richardson is the principal of this party, and Mr. Ashworth has 

 also consented to join us, so that I hope we shall have an agreea- 

 ble trip. There will be but little hard work to perform; our 

 men are mostly of the best, and no rum or cards are al- 

 lowed. 



