Such rafts were and are in use all the way from here to the gulf.

By night the expedition was safe on the western bank, the mules having swum over, and the flock of sheep, being ferried in the boat.

Several sheep were drowned, and these, with two live ones and a couple of blankets, were conferred on those Mohaves who had helped in the crossing.

The landing-place was a field of young wheat, which was much damaged.

The lieutenant willingly paid the moderate charge the owner made for this, and there was no trouble; all the intercourse was perfectly amicable.