General Palmer reports having had a serious battle with the Digger Indians at Mud Lake, where he lost one man killed and had two or three wounded.
Traveled 10 miles in the afternoon and camped on the river, where we found good grass.
Saturday, September 8.
Traveled down the river 10 miles in the morning, when we left it and pursued a straight course over a barren plain on which nothing grows except wild sage and greasewood.
After traveling four miles across the desert we again intersected the river and camped. Some of our company
who followed the trail are in advance of the train, and will probably camp with some other train.
The days are very warm but the nights are cool and pleasant.
Sunday, September 9.