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 which we caught about 30 or more. Many ducks were seen at 11 a.m. in tributary & large flocks of pigeons.

Camp 86. Lat 20° 31'.

SEPTEMBER 21.

13 ms N.W. Soon after starting river received a tributary or two. large pools more frequent; with plenty of fish & fowl; of the former we caught about 40 lbs weight. We came on a camp of natives about sundown, who seemed rather inclined to show fight but after a little decided that discretion is the better part of valour; & ran away. Camp 87. Latitude 20° 25'.

SEPTEMBER 22.

1 m W. We moved to better feed. About noon the horses came galloping into the camp; and we heard natives shouting in pursuit; so we lost no time in answering & confronting them, which brought them to a halt. Mr G fired a ball at a tree; & as soon as they saw it strike they went off in quick time. Camp 88 Lat 20° 25'.

SEPTEMBER 23.

15 ms N.W. Over plains with much good feed. The Shaw joined the DeGrey at about 11 a.m. The bed of the former (Shaw) was about 300 yards wide, with plenty of water. We saw the track of many natives going down river. distant about 18 miles. Camp 89.

SEPTEMBER 24.

We remained in camp as Mr. Gregory wished to take a round