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He seemed a harmless, though zealous man, ardent in 
his religious belief, and was I should think, a fair spe- 
cimen of his fraternity. His people had lately pur- 
chased the extensive haciendas and buildings at San 
Bernardino, covering several miles square, for seventy 
thousand dollars, one half of which amount they had 
paid in cash. This is one of the richest agricultural 
districts in the State, and is said to have been a great 
bargain. ! 
June Ist. In consequence of the heat, I deferred 
leaving until 6 o’clock in the evening. As the party 
was now got together, I give the names of those com- 
posing it. 
Joun R. Bartrert, Commissioner. 
Tomas H. Wess, m. pv. Secretary and Surgeon. 
Grorce THURBER Quarter-Master, Commissary 
and Botanist. 
Heyry C. Prarv, Draughtsman and Artist. 
Matcotm Seaton, Assistant Surveyor. 
Antorne Leroux, In charge of Pack-mules ; 
with servants, cooks, arieros, and teamsters. We had 
but two wagons, the remainder of our camp-equipage 
and provisions being transported by pack-mules. Dr. 
Webb and myself, rode in a small wagon, W which I 
bought in San Francisco, and which turned out to bea 
very poor affair, made to sell, and not for such a jour- 
ney as lay before us. We aie had riding animals for @ 
change, and in case of accident to the wagon. - 
The party to complete the survey of the Gila, was 
as follows: 
Lisur. A. W. Wupete, Corps Topographical Bgineers 
Astronomer in command. 
