2 September 1839 – 8 September 1839

Camped in Merrimack, on the west bank, by a deep ravine.

In Bedford, on the west bank, opposite a large rock, above Coos Falls.

Hooksett, east bank, two or three miles below the village, opposite Mr. Mitchel's.

Walked to Concord [N. H.], 10 miles.

By stage to Plymouth, 40 miles, and on foot to Tilton's inn, Thornton. The scenery commences on Sanbornton Square, whence the White Mountains are first visible. In Campton it is decidedly mountainous.

Walked from Thornton through Peeling and Lincoln to Franconia. In Lincoln visited Stone Flume and Basin, and in Franconia the Notch, and saw the Old Man of the Mountain.

Walked from Franconia to Thomas J. Crawford's.