The water for part of the way has been indifferent, but at no time have our cattle suffered for it.

Wood is now very scarce, but 'buffalo chips' are excellent; they kindle quickly and retain heat surprisingly.

We had this morning buffalo steaks broiled upon them that had the same flavor they would have had upon hickory coals.
"We feel no fear of Indians; our cattle graze quietly around our encampment unmolested.

Two or three men will go hunting twenty miles from camp; and last night two of our men lay out in the wilderness rather than ride their horses after a hard chase.
"Indeed, if I do not experience something far worse than I have yet done, I shall say the trouble is all in getting started.

Our wagons have not needed much repair, and I can not yet tell in what respects they could be improved.