REPOET AND JOCKXAL. 



to summit of Luther's Pass is very steep, and the road is filled with tremendous rocks. 

 which should have been removed. It is astonishing, considering this is a portion <>!' 

 the great emigration route over the continent, that Congress has not done something 

 toward ameliorating it. There is no portion of my route from ( 'amp Floyd, though the 

 greater portion of it is entirely new, so had as this. If a road can at all he got over 

 the Daggett trail, which is probable, it ought, by all means, to be done, both on the 

 score of distance and quality of road. At least s;><>,()00 should be appropriated for 

 the portion between Carson Valley and Johnston's Pass, and s 10,000 for the portion 

 to the west of said pass. Several bridges to be built across fork of Carson Kiver in 

 canon. Reached Genoa at 4 p. m. Road from mouth of Carson Canon good. Dis- 

 tance, 19 miles. Total journey from mail-station in Lake Valley, 31 miles. Lieu- 

 tenant Murry reports that matters have been going on well during mv absence. The 

 good citizens paid my party the compliment of a public ball last evenine;, which, thev 

 informed me, passed off much to the satisfaction of every one. In consequence of 

 Major Dodge and myself having been delayed on the route longer than we had 

 anticipated, we were deprived of the privilege of being present. Paid off several of 

 the party and settled outstanding accounts. 



RETURN TO CAMP FLOYD. 



June 24, Genoa, Camp No. 1.— Thermometer at 4.50 a. m., 65°. Concluded 

 settlement of accounts, and at 7 a. m. we took up our march on our return to Camp 

 Floyd. Mr. Lowry will not listen to any advice in opposition to his accompanying 

 us, and I, therefore, think it my duty to acquiesce, though I feel morally certain that 

 he cannot survive the trip. Mr. Reese, though a citizen of Genoa, returns with us as 

 guide, and I have sent him, Ute Pete, and two other persons in advance, to provide 

 for improvement of route, by taking a short cut from bend of Carson to south side 

 of Carson Lake, and to explore for passage through the mountain-range to the east 

 of the sink of Carson. Having been politely invited to dine at Mr. 1 Jersey's, who 

 lives 7 miles from Genoa, on our road, Lieutenant Murry, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Smith, of 

 Genoa, Mr. Lee, and myself stopped for a few hours, and were kindly entertained by 

 him and his lady. Mr. and Mrs. Noteware, kind neighbors of the family, wen- 

 present. Train reached Carson City early in the afternoon, ami party encamped. 

 We reached it about dark. Journey, 13.8 miles. Route the same as traveled on out- 

 ward journey. In the evening were visited by Major < )rmsby and lady, and other 

 persons, who take a kind interest in the success of our expedition. 



June 25, Camp No. 2, Carson City.— Had the first cool night I have experienced 

 for some time. Consequence, a refreshing sleep. Moved at 5 a.m. In 11.7 miles 

 reach Chinatown, about 9.30 a. m. Altitude above the sea, 4,360 feet. Here leave 

 our old road, and immediately cross Carson River by ford, and take route along river 

 on south side. Depth of water, 3.5 feet. Wagons barely escaped receiving water in 

 them. One forage-wagon capsized. All the rest got over without difficulty. By 11 

 all across. Five miles from ford, after crossing some bad sloughs, which may be 

 obviated by taking higher ground, reach camping-place for the night. Journey, 17.2 



