and a quarter miles. Distance twenty-one miles.

Wednesday May 21. Warrego River.

This morning we followed down the river for about two and three-quarter
miles in a south and by east direction, and reached the station occupied
by Mr. Williams where we received a most hospitable reception and learnt
the unfortunate fate of Burke and Wills. Here I took sights and made the
meridian altitude of the sun A.H. 83 degrees 85 minutes. The latitude is
by that observation 27 degrees 38 minutes.

Thursday May 22. Camp 19. Warrego River.

Today we made preparations for proceeding to the Darling River. I sold to
Mr. Williams the following articles: Carbine 4 pounds; Enfield rifle 3
pounds; revolver (Colt) small size 4 pounds 10 shillings; cartridges for
revolver 12 shillings; steelyards 5 shillings; pick and shovel 5
shillings; 2 1/2 pounds of powder 10 shillings; cartouche box 5
shillings; shoeing tools 15 shillings; four sets horseshoes 8 shillings;
spokeshave etc. 4 shillings; 1 1/4 boxes gun caps 9 shillings; three
powder flasks (one damaged) 3 shillings; cleaning rod for gun etc. 4
shillings; three boxes gun caps (broken) and pistol cleaning rod 6
shillings; six yards canvas (damaged) 6 shillings; nine saddle-girths
(partially damaged) 14 shillings; 6 pounds nails and screws at 1 shilling
and 6 pence; medicine 10 shillings; fryingpan 2 shillings; two
packsaddles (broken) 2 pounds; crupper 4 shillings and 6 pence. Total 19
pounds 13 shillings and 6 pence. And bought the following supplies: 100
pounds of flour 2 pounds 10 shillings; 24 pounds of sugar 18 shillings; 3
pounds of tea 12 shillings; one bar of soap 4 shillings. Total 4 pounds 4
shillings. The money Mr. Williams gave for the stores was a higher amount