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William H. Ashley
I had the Big Horn river explored from Wind River mountain to my place of embarkation.
William H. Ashley
Having now reached a point where danger might be reasonably apprehended from strolling war parties of Indians, spies were kept in advance and strict diligence observed in the duty of sentinels.
William H. Ashley
Game continues abundant, particularly buffaloe.
William H. Ashley
Being informed by the Pawneys that one hundred of my old enemies (the Arikara warriors) were encamped with the Arkansas Indians, and my situation independent of that circumstance, being rendered more vulnerable by the departure of the Indians, who had just left us, I was obliged to increase my guard from eight to sixteen men.
William H. Ashley
As my men could profitably employ themselves on these streams, I moved slowly along, averaging not more than five or six miles per day and sometimes remained two days at the same encampment.
William H. Ashley
After the departure of the land parties, I embarked with six men on thursday, the 21st april, on board my newly made boat and began the descent of the river.
William H. Ashley
After an unremitting and severe labour of two days, we returned to our old encampment with the loss of some of my horses, and my men excessively fatigued.
Chester A. Arthur
Since I came here I have learned that Chester A. Arthur is one man and the President of the United States is another.
Chester A. Arthur
Men may die, but the fabrics of free institutions remains unshaken.
Chester A. Arthur
I may be president of the United States, but my private life is nobody's damned business.