would have to be “packed” (carried on our backs) later on.
Two dogs-“Mesinas” and “Nigger”, which we had purchased at a reasonable price came with us.
Both dogs were good “packers” and Mesinas was a splendid watch dog.
Having loaded everything into the “Democrat” we left Fort Smith and covered the first 20 miles without incident, to our Government shack on Salt River. This River, as its name implies
