Bound for Hawaii (a hundred and fifty miles distant,) to visit the great volcano and behold the other notable things which distinguish that island above the remainder of the group, we sailed from Honolulu on a certain Saturday afternoon, in the good schooner Boomerang.
Carson City lies on the eastern foot of the Sierra Nevada, distant 552 statute miles, according to Captain Simpson , from Camp Floyd . The present itinerary reduces it to 544, and, adding 44 miles, to a total of 588 from Great Salt Lake City.
35 miles 11 am to 10:30 pm Oct 19
Cross a long plain . Ascend a very steep divide, and sight Sierra 50 miles distant. Descend to Carson River. Fort Churchill newly built. Sutler's stores, etc
25 miles 9:30 am to 7:15 pm Oct 18