They could each appreciate the other.

They soon became acquainted, and a warm friendship sprang up between them.

Mr.
Carson subsequently wrote, in reference to Sir William Stuart: "For the goodness of his heart and numerous rare qualities of his mind, he will always be remembered by those of the mountaineers who had the honor of his acquaintance." The terms of the commendation show the virtues which Mr.Carson could appreciate, and which he was accustomed to practice.

Of the missionary, Rev.Mr.De Smidt, it has been very truly written: "Perhaps there never was a person, in the wilds of America, who became so universally beloved, both by the white and red man.

While in the mountains he acted with untiring zeal for the good of all with whom he came into contact.