to bring the camel saddles, and riding saddles, which Mr. Burke
intended to take with him across the continent.

CHAPTER 8.

Mr. Wills's Survey of the line of Country pursued by the
Expedition, from Torowoto Swamp to Cooper's Creek.

THE following reports, which were duly forwarded and published,
contain interesting particulars of the country traversed, and the
observations made between Torowoto and Cooper's Creek. They were
accompanied by a tracing, which is shown on the map.

Camp 65, Depot, Cooper's Creek, December 15th, 1860.

SIR,

I have had the honour to place in the hands of our leader, for
transmission to the committee, my third report, and a tracing,
showing the country traversed since my last was written. I regret
that I have been unable to devote as much attention to either as I
could have desired; but I have no doubt the committee will make due
allowance for my want of time, and the inconveniences attending the
execution of such work in our present position.

I have, etc.

WILLIAM J. WILLS, Surveyor and Assistant Observer.

The Honorary Secretary of the Exploration Committee.