At Davenport, Iowa, Captain Glazier had the pleasure of again meeting Colonel P. A. J. Russell, city editor of the "_Democrat_." This gentleman had been the first to greet him on his arrival in that city during his journey across the continent in 1876, and it was with much cordiality that he now shook hands with the Captain and congratulated him upon the success of his latest expedition. But we will let him express his sentiments in his own language: Davenport, on the Mississippi, _September 25, 1881_. To Captain Glazier: Safety and success--thus far Adown this mighty stream; May Heaven guard your progress still And grant fulfilment of your dream. Very truly yours, P. A. J. Russell. The first man to welcome Captain Glazier at La Crosse was Pearce Giles, an old acquaintance whom he had known for many years in the East. Mr. Giles tenders his congratulations in these words: La Crosse, Wisconsin, _September 10, 1881_. My Dear Captain:--I congratulate you on your important discovery of the True Source of the Mississippi--a discovery which must associate your name forever with the "Father of Waters." The intelligence, earnestness, pluck and persistence you have displayed in this, as in numerous other ways, are such as to give you a place among the great Americans who have not lived in vain for their country. Always sincerely yours, Pearce Giles. The visit to Trempealeau, on the left bank of the river, introduced the canoeists to some extremely agreeable people, whose hearty and disinterested welcome will be long remembered by Captain Glazier. The sentiment of one of them is thus kindly expressed: Trempealeau, Wisconsin, September 11, 1881. Captain Glazier:--My best wishes follow you down the "Father of Waters" and through Life's Voyage. Very sincerely yours, M. H. Melchior. While at Bellevue, Captain Glazier was entertained most agreeably by Hon. W. O. Evans, editor of the Bellevue "_Republican_" who welcomed him on his arrival, and launched his canoe when he resumed his voyage. He seemed greatly interested in the Captain's explorations, and expressed his interest in this manner: Bellevue, Iowa, September 18, 1881.