CONTENTS. 
VII 
CHAPTER XIII. 
From mouth of Bio Santa Maria to the Cliemelmevis valley of the Colorado. 
Continuation of the reconnoissance down Bill Williams’ Fork.—Coming up ot the train.—Cave in a canon.—Ancient draw¬ 
ings and inscriptions.—Colorado river.—Country near the mouth of Bill Williams’ Fork.—Difficulty of ascending the 
valley.—First meeting with Colorado Indians.—Abandonment of wagons.—Party of Ohemeliudvis Indians. Page 105. 
CHAPTER XIY. 
From the Cliemelmevis to the Mojave valley , on the Colorado. 
Progress up the river.—Mojave hand and chief.—Trading for provisions.—An old acquaintance from the Gila.—Mojave 
country.-—Ceremonial visits from the Indians.—Their dress, ornaments, dwellings, &c.—Crossing the Colorado river.— 
Assistance of the Indians.—Council of the Mojaves.—Offer of a guide. Page 112. 
CHAPTER XY. 
From the Colorado river to the Mormon road. 
Leaving the Colorado river.—View from the hounding ridge.—Springs.—Pai-ute creek.—Bock spring.—Division of the 
party.—-Marl springs.—Desert.—Soda lake —Arrival at Lieut. Ives’ camp.-—Mojave river.—Remarks on the Mojave 
Indians and the Colorado valley.-—Mexican herder missing.—Statement of the guide in regard to the continuance of the 
Mojave river to the Colorado.—Search for the lost herder.—Pursuit after the Pai-utes.—Return of the Mojave guides.—- 
Mormon road. Page 120. 
CHAPTER XYI. 
From the Mormon road to the Pacific. 
Mormon travellers.—Cajon Pass.—Timber.—Express from Jarupa —Disbanding of party —Cocomonga —Cahuillas.—El 
Monte.—«Mormons at San Bernardino.—Mission of San Gabriel.—Los Angeles.—Sale of property.—San Pedro. Page 129. 
