[11] In some way unaccountable to me, this speech appears in my article in Hutching’s work, as if delivered before the fight at “Battle Mountain.”
[12] I have learned through the kindness of Dr. A. Kellogg, of the California Academy of Sciences, that this tree is now known as the “Torreya Californica.”
[13] It is claimed by all Indian “Medicine Men” that the presence of a spirit is announced by a cool breeze, and that sometimes they turn cold and shake as with an ague.
[14] Known as the Mexican Pheasant, though not very good to eat.
[15] Mr. Winchester, connected with some eastern publication, accompanied Captain Boling and myself, in the latter part of June, 1851, as far as the Tehon Pass. During the trip I gave him a full account of the operations of the battalion, which he took notes of, and said he should publish on arriving home. His health was very poor, and I doubt if his manuscript was ever published. I never heard from him afterwards.
[16] From an elaboration of legend interpreted by Stephen M. Cunningham, in 1857.
[17] This cliff was climbed for the first time by Mr. George G. Anderson, on October 12th, 1875. It has now a stair-way running over the difficult part of the ascent.
[18] All trails within the original grant have now been made free.
[19] A wagon road now enters upon a lower level.
[20] See Gen. John Bidwell’s account in Century magazine for Nov. 1890.