
          971.

462.
August 22, 1903.  With Mr. W. to the head of Rock Creek by steamer, from
whence we went to Magothy bridge, then to Waterford and returned.
We left Baltimore at 6 A.M. and arrived at the head of the creek at
about 8.15 A.M.  Our trip <s>up the creek</s>, was enjoyed very much, the
water was so smooth, the air so pleasant, and the scenery beautiful.
We stopped at a number of landings, but the most interesting one, was
the last.  Here a number of negroes had congregated to see one or
two of their friends off.  Uncle Jim, who was going to Baltimore, was
dressed up in fine style and looked as if he was the "man of the hour",
as he stood on the upper deck bidding his friends good-bye.  Nearly
everyone ashore, had some message for Uncle Jim to deliver, some, too, wanted
him to be sure to bring something along for them.  One old woman, said
"Now Jim, you bring me some Limberger cheese, you hear" and then to
those standing around "Oh, I do loves Limberger cheese".

We waited until the boat left the wharf and then we started.
Not far from the landing is Mr. Meek's store.  Here we stopped a few
moments and learned how we should proceed.  Only a short distance from
the house is a fine spring, the water gushes out of the ground.  Mr. M.
told us to take the road along side of the house.  The road led up
the hill.  It was sandy, the sun was getting warm and we soon
        