The narrative is fully confirmed by an eye-witness, of whose presence at the time he was not aware, and whose account he has probably never seen." Another who knew him well, writes, in corroborative testimony: "The name of Christopher Carson has been familiarly known for nearly a quarter of a century.

From its association with the names of great explorers and military men, it is now spread throughout the civilized world.

It has been generally conceded, that no small share of the benefits derived from these explorations, was due to the sagacity, skill, experience, advice and labor of Christopher Carson.

His sober habits, strict honor, and great regard for truth, have endeared him to all who can call him friend; and among such may be enumerated, names belonging to some of the most distinguished men whose deeds are recorded on the pages of American history.
"A few years ago, the writer of this first met Christopher Carson.

It needed neither a second introduction, nor the assistance of a friendly panegyric, to enable him to discover, in Christopher Carson, those traits of manhood which are esteemed by the great and good to be the distinguishing ornaments of character.