15. Strickland's Farm.--The road crosses the Poteau River at Fort Smith, where there is a ferry; it then follows the Poteau bottom for ten miles. This part of the road is very muddy after heavy rains. At 14 miles it passes the Choctaw Agency, where there are several stores. There is the greatest abundance of wood, water, and grass at all camps for the first 200 miles. Where any of these are wanting it will be specially mentioned. The road passes through the Choctaw settlements for about 150 miles, and corn and supplies can be purchased from these Indians at reasonable rates. 11. Camp Creek.--Road crosses a prairie of three miles in length, then enters a heavy forest. The camp is on a small branch, with grass plenty in a small prairie about 400 yards to the left of the road. 12. Coon Creek.--Road passes through the timber, and is muddy in a rainy season. 12. Sans Bois Creek.--Prairie near; some Choctaw houses at the crossing. 14. Bend of Sans Bois Creek.--Indian farm. 15. South Fork of Canadian, or "Gain's Creek."--Road traverses a very rough and hilly region. There is a ford and a ferry upon the creek. Indian farm on the west bank. 12. First ford of Coal Creek.--Road crosses over a rolling prairie, and at four miles the Fort Washita road turns to the left. Second ford of Coal Creek.--Indian farm. 4. Little Cedar Mountain.--Very rough, mountainous road. 6. Stony Point.--Very rough, mountainous road. 5. Shawnee Village.--Several Indian houses. 14. Shawnee Town.--Road passes several small prairies. Indian settlement; store on opposite bank of Canadian River, near the camp. 21. Delaware Mountain.--Road passes over a very beautiful country, with small streams of good water frequent, and good camps. It crosses small prairies and groves of timber. 5. Boggy River.--Road passes a country similar to that mentioned above. 3. Clear Creek.--Road turns to the right near a prominent round mound. Beautiful country, diversified with prairies and timbered lands. 7. Branch of Topofki Creek.--Beautiful country and fine roads. 9-1/2. Cane Creek.--Excellent camp. 5. Small Branch.--Road passes about two miles from the old "Camp Arbuckle," built by Captain Marcy in 1853, since occupied by Black Beaver and several Delaware families. 11-1/2. Mustang Creek.--Road runs on the dividing ridge between the waters of the Washita and Canadian, on a high prairie. 17-1/2. Choteau's Creek.--Road passes on the high prairie opposite Choteau's old trading-house, and leaves the outer limits of the Indian settlements. Excellent road, and good camps at short distances.