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Show INDISPOSITION OF COL. FEEMONT. 29 CHAPTER IT. Bhawnee Mission-Indisposition of Col. Fremont-He returns to "Westport-The Expedition proceeds onward-Sunrise on the Prairies-Meeting of our Delawares -Pottawatomie trading Post-Author turns Carpenter-Expediency-A Kansas Blacksmith-u Astonishment "-Quarter Master-Persecution-Success against Conspiracy. WE remained at the Methodist Mission until the next day, when we proceeded to the Shawnee Mission, a few miles further, and camped for the night. It was at this spot that Mr. Max Strobel made his appearance. He had been attached to Col. Stevens' expedition, but had left it on account of some misunderstanding with the officer in command. He requested Col. Fremont to allow him to accompany his expedition as a volunteer and he would contribute his services as assistant topographer,- &c. Col. Fremont hesitated, as his company was complete, but finally yielded to his continued entreaties. Col. Fremont, who had been slightly indisposed during the day, finding himself worse, decided to return to Westport, requesting us to continue on our journey until we met the Delawares, and then to encamp and await his return. The Col. returned to Westport, accompanied by Mr. Strobel, for whom it was necessary to purchase an outfit. 24th.-We travelled during this day on the open prairie. The weather was hazy and considerable rain |