Ill. The physician is sick. A child died after dark. Ill. Indian men procuring so much game that rations not needed, camp is full of venison. Crossed Sangamon River. Polke promised Indians tobacco after going thru Springfield tomorrow if they present a good appearance.
Forage is plentiful.
2 children died during the night. Saturday 29th Sept. 17 mi., McCoy's Mills. Ill. Camped at stream with little water. Sunday 30th Sept. 6 mi. A child died.