The Sioux— 
Passage of 
the South 
Fork 
<3 Gasee 
up the canoe along the shore. The rest of us marched 
about ten miles and camped again on the river. The 
canoe arrived too late for crossing that same day; but 
on the next day we finally accomplished our passage. 
The river was rather broad and swift, but deep in 
only few places. As far as walking was possible, the 
four men pulled the boat through the water; then 
paddles and poles are used, during which time we 
were often carried far down stream. Each passage 
to and fro took over an hour. First, all the baggage 
and the empty carts were carried over in the canoe; 
then the passengers; finally the horses and mules were 
driven through the water. Apart from some few 
mishaps, arousing more laughter than sympathy, all 
went well. In addition, we made ten miles that same 
day, going up the stream, and camping on it. 
