368 THE COPPER MINES 
We found water by digging in the arroyo near our 
eamp, though the supply was but limited. In my 
rambles among the hills I discovered several springs 
of running water; with a little labor therefore I have 
no doubt an abundance might be procured. In order 
to apprise General Condé that I was near, and should 
join him next day, Dr. Webb, -with Messrs. Cremony. 
and Thurber, rode forward to his camp. 
Rocky Cavern, sie Sigur Loaf serait 
September 2d. Mr. Steele and a Mexican soldier 
arrived this morning from General Conde’s camp, 
