Foothills astron Stn. 9 A.M. B. 24.84
T. 68" WSW clear
9.30 P.M. B. 24.80
T. 52" calm. clear

Aug 10. Capt. A. & road making party went on this morning to the next river west. Had intended accompanying them but stayed behind to go back to Ashes Camp on St. Maryís R to see his coal bed. Rain however came on early in the morning & continued heavy all day. Thought best to put off excursion till tomorrow & then start back early in time to catch him before leaving camp. Day cold, miserable & misty. Got a stove in one of tents & read &c.

Foot Hills astron Stn. 12.30 P.M. B. 24.90 NW. Rain since morning
T. 56"
9 P.M. B. 25.03
T. 46"
Aug 11. Called at 4.30 by sentry but hearing rain still coming down with unabated violence, knew it would be no use to get up. Rain & mist continued all day.
Foot Hills Astron. Stn. 8 A.M. B. 25.09
T. 49" Calm. raining
Noon B. 25.10
T. 57"
9 P.M. B. 20.12 E. light raining
T. 47"

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