A pleasant walk before breakfast, paid 1-1/4 dollar for lodging,
breakfast, and fare to Adirondack. Visited the ruined fort[22] at
Ticonderoga. Changed seats with a Mr. E. Tech--arrived at the foot of
Lake George at 10. Walked towards Ticonderoga and returned by water; two
saws at work cutting planks; went down below the falls; the river choked
with bits of wood from the saw-mills. In descending on the other side
two Indian boys were fishing. The mountain is covered with pines and
also with bold rocks. We were told the highest mountain took fire about
two years ago, and continued in flames more than a week; the dead pines
are still remaining. The latter part of the Lake more interesting;
several islands.
Arrived at Caldwell a little after seven. Paid the Captain 1-1/2 dollars
he not having been able to give me silver out of a 5 dollar note; he
then recommended me to be cautious about notes. After much trouble about
beds we had tea with old bread, butter, plenty of sweets, also
whinberries, etc. At length I prevailed upon a party to leave early and
breakfast at Glen Falls. Went to bed before nine.