[84] The Journal of Jacob Fowler, edited by Elliott Coues, with notes.
[85] The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth, written from his own dictation by T. D. Bonner. Chittenden says he became Beckwourth only when this book was written—before that being plain Beckwith, but men are often called for years by wrong names, and Beckwourth is no more distinguished than Beckwith.
[86] Inman, The Santa Fé Trail, says the Bents, Carson, and Maxwell, whom he knew, spoke well of Beckwourth. He also says his honesty was unquestioned, and that he was a born leader.
[87] For further details of this part of Pattie's journey see The Romance of the Colorado River, by F. S. Dellenbaugh.
[88] The Personal Narrative of James O. Pattie of Kentucky, edited by Timothy Flint.
[89] Ashley went through Red Canyon and another party later through the Canyon of Lodore. Below this there is no record of successful passage till 1869.
[90] Chittenden thinks Smith later changed the name Adams to Virgin after Thomas Virgin of his party. It may, however, be a corruption of Le Verkin, a name which survives in one of the branches.
[91] There are several biographies of Carson.
[92] Burdette's Life of Kit Carson.
[93] Commerce of the Prairies.