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>part of this stage the Mountains, or high roc[ky] Hills crouded near to the River, so that inplaces there was scarcely room for a Road. Lodged at Connolly’s 17m 41 miles Peas are very commonly swon in this Northern Country, from Canada to this place 3, 4 or more Acres in a lot; they are used to feed Horses, fatten swine, &;c, the Bottoms on the Mohocks, contain a large quantity of them. --- Spring Crops of all sorts on this River and for a many miles further Wes[t] I have observed to be very much hurt with a Yellow Blossomed Weed, it has the appear- -ance of Mustard tho much smaller, it grows so thick in places, that the Oates, Peas, spring Wheat &;c: are entirely hid. 29th. A pleasant ride 2 or more Miles down a rich bottom all under Culture. the scar- -city of Railtimber has induced many far- -mers on this River to hang gates at certain places instead of fencing each side of the road, so that Corn, Wheat, Peas &;c comes close up to the road side, which causes a delight- -ful appearance where Croops are good. fro[m] thence to Degraph’s 17½ miles this stage; the