Page:Oregon Historical Quarterly volume 11.djvu/409

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Peter Skene Ogden Journal, 1827-1828 379 Monday 14 July. Left South Branch of Snake River and reached Burnt River; joined by 40 Indians on the way to the fort. Thursday 17 July. Reached powder River were met by 20 men sent from Nez Perce's by Mr. Black. The interior brigade 1 has not yet reached Fort Nez Perce's. Leaving the brigade in charge of F. Payette, I shall to-morrow leave for the fort. Saturday 19th. Reached Nez Perce's — all well. Tuesday 22nd July. Brigade arrived safe. Mr. McKay's party will join us at Ft. Vancouver. So ends my 4th trip to the Snake Country and I have to regret the loss of lives. The returns far exceed my expectations. 1 Carrying the furs from Thompson river and Kootenai and Flathead districts down the river to Fort Vancouver.