I thought this went about the course I wanted to go, so I followed it, and after two or three miles came to the south Yuba river.

This seemed to be an Indian trail, no other signs on it.

I climbed the mountain here, and when I reached the top I found a large tent made of blue drilling, and here I found I was four or five miles from Nevada City with a good trail to follow.

The rolling hills I then passed through are now called North Bloomfield, and at one time were known as "Humbug." I started along the trail and soon reached the city where I drove my donkeys up to a store which had out the sign "Davis & Co.." I entered and inquiring the prices of various sorts of provisions such as flour, bacon, beans, butter, etc., soon had selected enough for two donkey loads.

They assisted me in putting them in pack, and when it was ready I asked the amount of my bill, which was one hundred and fifty dollars.
This I paid at once, and they gave me some crackers and dried beef for lunch on the way.