Various2018-05-232018-05-231960TRA-055-12-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/751923 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander. Date est."The facilities of the steamboat company were taxed to the uttermost to maintain the regular schedules and the hurry and excitement that prevailed at The Dalles probably accounts for the poorly managed departure on our cruise on the U. S. Gunboat Spokane. The 6th of July found us on our way up the river with all going well. I got permission from Sergeant Conner to use some of the soldiers as firemen so that myself and Stockham could look after the engine room. Our progress was delayed by several landings to make investigations ashore as we saw settlers and their wagons hastening toward The Dalles.":NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.