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382 Peter Skene Ogden Journal. 1828-1829 Friday 26th. Started at an early hour 6 A. M. and encamped on the Grand Ronde at 2 P. M. our horses fatigued, 8 in the rear — wild horses are very unfit for a long journey. Two trappers joined us with 4 beaver. Saturday 27th. Started at 7 A. M. crossed the Grand Ronde, ascended high stony hills advanced 6 miles, encamped on a small creek, 12 trappers started with their traps. They are to join us in 2 days. Sunday Sept 28th. Reached the fork of Powder River. Trappers came in with 9 beaver. Monday Sept 29. Encamped on Powder River; heat very great; 7 beaver. Tuesday 30th Sept. Sent off 6 men with lodges to Burnt River from thence to go up River Malheur where we shall meet. Also sent off 5 men across country to rejoin us on the forks of Malheur. It is only by dividing that returns can be made. Encamped at the Fountain. 1 One trap gave us 11 beaver. Wednesday 1st Oct. Encamped on fork of Burnt River. Thursday 2nd Oct. Encamped half way down Burnt River, a hilly country; 10 beaver. Sunday 5th. Appointed Payette and 7 trappers and 3 Indians to pro- ceed to north and south branches. In case of seeing Ameri- cans I gave Payette a small trading assortment. Monday 6th. did not reach unfortunate Malheur River till 4 P. M. At this point a Snake Indian was to assist as guide but so far no sign. 1 Query: Where was this fountain or spring on Powder river?