And set some traps along the shore. August 21. We took some Peromyscus in our traps, and removed To the upper end of the rapids. Made arrangements To get a canoe for the passage of the river and get supplies for the trip. August 22. Got away about 7 o'clock and proceeded up the river ahead of the scouts. We had a little difficulty at first but made a good days journey. We reached House River about 11 am and at g night encamped above 'Jolly Fell' Rapid. having come over 20 miles. We set out some traps and obtained some specimens which we had on hand by candle light Ranks mainly 1 day, but some exposures of sandstone August 23 Proceeded on and made a good days journey and camped at night just below the Pelican Rapid. August 24. We started about 8 o'clock and ascended the Pelican Rapid, and about 3 miles above passed the mouth of the Pelican River. Reached the gas spring about noon. The Whites has a small store here and a postage is made from this point to the Pelican River. The God has drawn a well here for a depth of several hundred feet and a quantity of gas constantly escapes from the gas pipe. This has been lighted and burns continually. It roaring can be heard about a half a mile. We travelled about for 9 miles above here and camped in some ruined wood and set out some traps. August 25. Sunday. We had not thought of Truffling Today but work soon concluded its start We made good progress during