Chief of Scouts in Bloomington, MN

Book Excerpt: d a plenty of grass."A few minutes after this Freemont said, "Say, Carson, why not go to thatlake there and camp? There is plenty of grass and water," at the sametime pointing to the south. Carson raised his head and looked at thepoint indicated. Then he said, "Col. there is no water or grass there."Freemont replied, "Damn it, look. Can't you see it?" at the same timepointing in the direction of what he supposed to be the lake. Carsonchecked his horse until Freemont came up near him and then said, "Col.,spot this place by these little Juniper trees, and we will come backhere tomorrow morning, and if you can see a lake there then I will admitthat I don't know anything about this country."Freemont was out of humor all the evening. He had nothing to say to anyperson.The next morning after breakfast was over and the herder had driven inthe horses Carson said, "Now Colonel, let's go and see that lake."Under the circumstances Freemont could not say "no." I think five of usbesides CarsonRead More