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    • Elk, improvement of, 15, 54.
    • Embarras: Clark reaches, 8, 55–56; called "Ombra," 66.
    • Great Kanawha: Céloron at mouth of, 9, 44; in Washington's plan of communication, 13, 41, 43, 44, 45.
    • Greenbrier, in Washington's plan of communication, 13, 40, 44.
    • Hudson, strategic geographical position of, 14, 69–72.
    • Jackson's, see James.
    • James, in Washington's plan of communication, 13, 44, 45.
    • Juniata: view showing four routes to the West, 13, frontispiece; early route on, 171.
    • Kentucky: derivation of name of, 6, 42; early improvement of, 9, 213.
    • Kiskiminitas, trail along, 5, 23.
    • Lehigh, early plan for improvement of, 13, 32.
    • Licking, early voyage up, 6, 179–180.
    • Little Kanawha, in Washington's plan of communication, 13, 40, 41, 43, 44.
    • Little Wabash: discussion as to George Rogers Clark's crossing-place on, 8, 51–53, 225–230; Clark's men crossing, 51–55.
    • Miame (Maumee): navigation of, 2, 59.