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 392 Peter Skene Ogden Journal. 1828-1829 I have and it is his duty to recover ; for he can expect no more assistance from me. 1 Monday 29th March. In sight of Salt Lake again. As there appears to be a defile for crossing- the mountains, I proposed for our men to fish and follow by track of 1826. The Blackfeet and Snakes are now scattered in quest of fish and roots. I am in hopes the party will collect 400 beaver. This leaves me only 14 men and if I may judge from what I saw last fall an unknown River, we shall require to be on our guard against Indians. It being the first year we have had any intercourse with the Indians they are very shy. Since starting from Fort Nez Perces my party is divided into three. God prosper us all! To the separating party I gave directions to reach the Colum- bia by the 30th of July, gave the charge to Plante. Tuesday 30th. This morning 12 men 24 horses and all our traps started for Unknown River. They will reach the river 8 days before me. I wish them success. All is now in motion. Reached Foggy Encampment, 1 the weather being clear had a good view of Salt Lake and Mountain Island 2 prom, point which from its snow must be very high. On both sides of the Salt Lake is high land surrounded by mountains. Beyond these mountains west tho' the lake has no discharge, there must be a large river in a bar- ren country. Thursday 8 Ap. At 11 A. M. we reached the forks of Unknown River, and found trappers awaiting with 43 beaver. Our trappers being at the upper part of the river and finding no beaver have gone down. Crossed over the river still very low and decended down the stream finding Indians fishing salmon trout. 1 Mr. Ogden should have been called Doctor Ogden. iTheir camp on Dec. 23rd last. 2Promontory Point?