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the purpose. Its character was a good illustration of the ex¬ 
plorer’s quick decision. As I advanced towards him he rose 
to his feet, surveyed me with a lightning glance, and said 
heartily, “Well, Fred, you ’ll do.” These words constituted 
me a member of his party, and I began my preparations forth- 
Thompson, Hattan, Jones, Steward, W. C. Powell, Richardson, 
Dellenbaugh, Bishop. 
Our First Camp, Green River, Wyoming. 
U. S. Colorado River Expedition, 1871. 
The borrowed table was, of course, left behind. Photograph by E. O. Beaman. 
with. Dozens of men applied to join the expedition, but no 
more were taken, the party being now full. 
The boats for this trip were modelled on those used on the 
former descent, with such changes and improvements as ex¬ 
perience had suggested. They were honestly and thoroughly 
