SUNDAY 13th
On tuesday Morning I left Stockton on horse Back for the Mines, at 12 0 Clock Overtook the Boys with the Teams (who left on Monday Evening). On Thursday Morning left the Teams very Early 5 Miles below the Double Springs took breakfast at that place after which I persued My way for Murphys or Stoutenburgh Placer. The teams being bound for the Mckelome Hill I arrived in the Evening about 4 O Clock, and found all right. Tod & Brion Express had been up and left a letter for us (it was from Aunt A of Bridgehamtom L I) I had the pleasure of hearing the Missionary (Sent out by the Priest) preach at this place (his name is douglass)