crossed over to where we had left the packhorse, which we found after a
prolonged search. At 12.10 a.m. made half a mile north-east down Burrows
Creek to the junction of Pratt Creek. At 1 one mile and three-quarters
north to our well. At 1.25 started to take the horses to the water. At 3
two miles and a quarter south by west to the water previously found; and
unsaddled our horses. We were twenty-two consecutive hours, more or less,
engaged, during which time Jemmy never showed any signs of fatigue, or
unwillingness to proceed.

Wednesday December 11th.

Jemmy and I started to follow up the creek to camp. At 10.20 made four
miles up the creek to where we found just sufficient water to quench the
thirst of the horses, and after delaying for that purpose we started
again at 10.50 a.m. At 11.20 made one mile to the best pond of water that
we have seen either up or down the creek. One of the horses was so fagged
that we delayed in consequence till 12.35. At 12.50 made half a mile up
the creek to opposite junction (or main) one-eighth of a mile to opposite
junction of another creek. At 2.27 made three miles up the creek to Camp
17, where we were glad to find from Mr. Campbell that he had quite
recovered from his illness.

Thursday December 12th. Camp Number 16. Situated on Pratt Creek.

At 8.50 made one mile south-west by south up the creek from Number 16
Camp to a waterhole where Fisherman and Jemmy were filling the
water-bottles to carry on the packhorse, so as to supply us whilst in
search of more water. At 10.4 made one mile and a quarter, about south to
a waterhole up the creek. At 12 made five miles and three-quarters
south-west to one of the branches of the Gregory River, which I have