surprising instances of generosity evinced among them[.] The following in particular deserves to be mentioned[.] "In the fall of 1804 – A party of Enasas being in need, went towards the Rocky Mountains in search of horses, which they determined to take, and make their own, right or wrong wherever found[.] [A]fter travelling Several days through extensive plains in vain, they came to the foot of the Rocky Mountains and resolved upon crossing them[.] In a valley beyond the first range they discovered a Small Camp of the Flat heads or Snake Indians consisting of four or five Tents – which in the following night they approached[.] [A]t Day break next morning the men of the camp mounted their horses, and rode off for the chace[.] The Warriors taking advantage of their absence of the men – They flew upon the Camp and destroyed all the women and children within their reach, and carried away the property[.] Looking out for horses among the Rocks in the vicinity – They perceived in a Small Cave a woman making her escape with her two children whom they pursued – but upon coming near the Chief was seized with Compassion[.] The woman was beautiful, she charmed him – he saved ther life and the lives

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