Finally, Buffalo

Friday, September 12th, 1823 – Left early in the morning by stage from Buffalo [surely he means by stage TO Buffalo?]. Breakfasted at Caledonia, a settlement of Scotch people.

Country generally flat; by the roadside stand settlements in infancy, just clearing the ground by burning. The country here presents a fine appearance, the fields are rich and well cultivated. 

Left here at 4 o'clock, passed through for the most part wood and marsh, a wild and desolate place. Buffalo, 12 at night.

So, finally, he gets to Buffalo. But this too is just a temporary stop; he has more journeying to do. Interestingly, he is clearly passing through 'wild' lands only just being brought into cultivation, although permanent settlement had begun in 1797. The small settlement of Scotch people at Caledonia still exists, although rather larger now with around 4500 people.