Early western travels 1748-1846, v. 17

James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 4

The opportunity afforded by a few days residence at Fort Smith, was seized for the purpose of ascertaining, by several successive observations, the latitude and longitude of the place. The results of several observations of the sun's meridian altitude, and of lunar distances, had between the 14th and 19th September, give for the latitude of Belle Point, 34 50 54, and for the longitude 94 21 west of Greenwich.[2] On the 19th, Captain Bell left the fort to proceed on his way to Cape Girardeau,[3] accompanied by Dougherty [Pg 12]and Oakly, two of the engagees whose services were no longer required. On the 20th, Doctor James and Lieutenant Swift departed in company with Captain Kearny,[4] who had visited the post in the discharge of his duties as inspector and pay-master. It was the design of this party to descend the Arkansa to the Cherokee agency, and to proceed thence to the hot springs of the Washita. On the 21st, the party, now consisting of Major Long, Messrs. Say, Seymour and Peale, accompanied by Wilson, Adams, Duncan, and Sweney, the other soldiers being left at the fort, commenced their journey towards Cape Girardeau. We took with us five horses and five mules, two of the latter being loaded with packs. Captain Ballard kindly volunteered his services as guide, and, attended by a servant, accompanied us the first day's journey on our march. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 48481
Author: James, Edwin
Release Date: Mar 13, 2015
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Contributor (Author): Long, Stephen H. (Stephen Harriman), 1784-1864, Say, Thomas, 1787-1834
Editor: Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913