CHAPTER VII

[V of Vol. II]—Journey by Land from St.

Louis to Council Bluff. Grand River. Plains at the sources of the Little Platte, the Nishnebottona, &c. Departure of the Expedition from Engineer Cantonment 165

## CHAPTER VIII [VI of Vol. II]—The Platte. Desert

Plains. Mirage. Arrival at the Rocky Mountains 230

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