- Indian lodges and camps are visible at times on the beach just above high tide, while light canoes are a marked feature of the water views, at every point. The wild, luxurious growth of first covers the hilts and is only arrested by the neat little edging of sand on the shore. Occasionally a fringe of willow or alder relieves with a lighter green the gloom of these dark forests.
- We concocted a chowder this evening. Potatoes, clams, fish and onions formed the ingredients, and we all had good appetite. The great quantity and variety of sea fruit to be found in the Sound and the facility with which they are obtained is a feature of the country which is very attractive. It must be especially so to the poor man, as he need never want for food. As one of the ledgers at this place expressed it,“When the tide is out the table is spread."14
- I was introduced to a Mr. Terry, the proprietor of this claim, which is beautifully situated and will probably develop into a town. Seattle is further up the [Elliott] bay and is more protected. On the whole this is a magnificent sheet of water.