29th.—On the road I came up with some waggons; and found my horses with the company; who had taken my horse up, and intended to carry the same away. We encamped on this side, under the _Allegheny_ hill. 30th.—Very early I hunted for my horses, but in vain, and therefore was obliged to carry my saddle bags, and other baggage on my back. The burden was heavy, the roads bad; which made me very tired, and came late to _Bedford_; where I took my old lodging with Mr. _Frazier_. They received me kindly, and refreshed me according to their ability. 31st.—This day we rested, and, contrary to expectation, preparation was made for moving further to-morrow. Mr. _Hays_, who has his lodging with the commander of that place, visited me. January 1st. 1759.—We set out early. I got my saddle bags upon a waggon; but my bed and covering I carried upon my back; and came that day to the crossing of _Juniata_: where I had poor lodgings, being obliged to sleep in the open air, the night being very cold. 2d.—We set out early. I wondered very much that the horses, in these slippery roads, came so well with the waggons over these steep hills. We came to fort _Littleton_; where I drew provisions; but could not find any who had bread, to exchange for flour. I took lodging in a common house. Mr. _Hays_ arrived late. 3d.—We rose early. I thought to travel the nearest road to _Shippen’s Town_, and therefore desired leave of the general to prosecute my journey to _Lancaster_, and wait for his excellency there; but he desired me to follow in his company. It snowed, freezed, rained, and was stormy the whole day. All were exceeding glad that the general arrived safe at fort _Loudon_. There was no room in the fort for such a great company; I, therefore, and some others went two miles further, and got lodgings at a plantation. 4th.—I and my company took the upper road; which is three miles nearer to _Shippen’s town_, where we arrived this evening. The slippery roads made me, as a traveller, very tired. 5th.—To day I staid here for the general. Mr. _Hays_ went ten miles further, to see some of his relations. In the afternoon _Israel Pemberton_ came from _Philadelphia_ to wait upon the general.[113] 6th.—I came to-day ten miles to Mr. _Miller’s_, where I lodged, having no comfortable place in _Shippen’s town_; all the houses being crowded with people. 7th.—They made preparation, at Mr. _Millers_, for the reception of the general; but he, being so well to-day, resolved to go as far as _Carlisle_. I could scarce find any lodging there. _Henry Montour_ was so kind as to take me in his room.