the impediments of opposing winds, and be freed
from the dangers of storms. Lake Erie is a
very beautiful body of water, 300 miles in
length and generally from 50 to 60 in width.
Much of the distance we have sailed has been out
of sight of land. The water of the lake appears
to be of a beautiful deep green color, but when
taken up in a glass vessel, is to be admired for
its transparency. I think it is, without exception,
the sweetest water I ever drank.

10th.

At 4 o'clock this morning our anchor
was again hoisted, and in about half an hour we
were safely moored at Fort Erie.

This is a small
fort on the Canadian shore of the lake, garrison-
ed by the British. Immediately on our arrival,
we set out on foot for Buffalo, distant 5 miles, a
town situated at the junction of Buffalo Creek
with Lake Erie, and near the commencement of
the outlet of the lake, commonly called Niagara
river. The object of this excursion was to ob-
tain a conveyance across the country to the near-
est line of public stages. We were successful in
an application to one of the inhabitants, who
agreed to furnish us with a light wagon, to be
in readiness two day's hence. Here we met with
Erasmus Granger, an agent of the United States,
in the Indian Department. We had conversa-
tion with him at considerable length on Indian
affairs. He tells us that many individuals
amongst the Indians of his district, (who are of