He did not do this to save expenses, but because he wanted to do as the other hunters in the party were doing.

After spending as much time as he wished, we returned to the railroad, and he took the train for the East.

Everything that was required on this hunt was paid for in the most liberal manner by Mr.Medley, who also gave the members of the party several handsome presents.
About this time an expedition consisting of seven companies of cavalry and two companies of infantry--to be commanded by Colonel Mills of the Third Cavalry, was being organized to scout the Powder River and Big Horn country, and I was employed as guide for the command.

Proceeding to Rawlins, Wyoming, we "outfitted," and other guides were engaged--among them Tom Sun and Bony Ernest, two noted Rocky Mountain scouts.

We there left the railroad, and passing through the Seminole range of the Rocky Mountains we established our supply camp at the foot of Independence Rock on the Sweetwater.