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THE COPPER MINES 
We found water by digging in the arroyo near our 
camp, 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 Conde that I was near, and should 
join him next day, Dr, Webb, with Messrs. Cremony 
and Thurber, rode forward to his camp. 
Eocky Cavern, near Sugar Loaf Mountain. 
September 2d. Mr. Steele and a Mexican soldier 
arrived this morning from General Conde’s camp, 
