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crossing was readily obtained, over which we passed without breaking bulk. The country 
to-day appears admirably adapted to grazing purposes, and the bottoms, of frequent occurrence, 
are of a very rich and light character. 
Marshes and little streams, bordered by soft places, occur frequently in the march to Pike 
lake. In one of these places, fully 100 feet in length, one of our wagons got mired, making it 
necessary to remove part of its load to get it through. 
About 10 a. m. І left the train in charge of Mr. ©. W. Stevens, and pushing on reached 
Lieutenant Grover's camp about twelve. The train arrived at half-past one, crossed a marsh 
and a small stream, and encamped opposite the camps of Messrs. Grover, Lander, and Tinkham. 
Lieutenant Grover's camp is beautifully situated on the shores of the lake, (Pike lake.) The 
main train and Dr. Suckley's party arrived about half-past eight, and the whole expedition was 
again brought together. This I consider as the real starting point of the expedition, and named 
our camp here Camp Marcy, in honor of the Secretary of State. We remained here a day, in 
order to give the animals a chance to rest. "They appear to be in very good condition, and the 
grazing is fine. Received of the various scientific chiefs reports of their labors to this point. 
MO, Во. Garde; 
1909 
