armed travelers were on the point of arriving at Knoxville.
Monday 1st of June 1795, old style, the journey was again put off.
Thursday 4th of June started from Knoxville and slept 15 miles away at captain Camel's at the place called Camel [Campbell] station.
Friday the 5th, slept at the place called West Point on Clinch river, a Post of soldiers guarding the frontiers of the territory,[96] 25 Miles from Camel station.
The 6th started and crossed the river in a Scow or ferry connected with West point station. Our journey covered 10 miles. The Travelers consisted of 15 armed men and more than thirty women and children.
Sunday 7th of June crossed the Mountains called Cumberland Mountains, 22 Miles.
The 8th continued our march in the Mountains 23 Miles. Magnolia petalis basi purpureis.[97]
Tuesday 9th of June 1795, alternately ascended and descended the Mountains. In the bottom lands Magnolia tripetala in abundance, 25 Miles.
The 10th arrived at the Cumberland River, 10 Miles, and slept beyond the 20th Mile.
The 11th arrived at Blodsoe Lick or Blodsoe station,[98] 20 Miles. 120 Miles in all of the Wilderness.*
