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we travelled in a Southerly direction at intervals on the Koyukuk River. Thence along the eastern side, crossing numerous small lakes to where the latter stream empties into the Koikhpak River. At this point the Koynkuk River is about four hundred and forty (440) paces in width.

Fifteen miles south of the above named village we met Major Kennicott, and Lieut. Adams, who had come to our aid. At this point we passed the mouth of the Kushthlathlatno [[??]] river, flowing from the Southwest. 

The Keynkuk River flows through a low, marshy valley. Along its banks are clumps of tall spruce, poplar, birch and alder; to the westward are the foothills of the mountains which we crossed and to the eastward, at a distance of about seventy five (75) miles, a line of snow covered peaks are visible. Continuing our course, in a southerly direction along the Korklplak River and valley we arrived at Nualto, April 23d. After the expiration of four days, by order of Major Kennicott we started back. Lieut's Dyer and Adams with dogs and sleighs by way of the route which we had come, while I with a guide and packers, proceeded to explore a pass and river supposed to be the Shaktolik, which was seen from a peak by Major Kennicott during the winter. Thence to Attanmute, where we were to