Mr. Sydney Spencer has kindly transcribed the following American entries from Führerbücher in the A. C. library:

1860. Aug. 29. Chamounix. Stephen zum Taugwald was my guide in the ascent of Monte Rosa, in the pass of the Weiss Thor, the tour of Monte Rosa and Mt. Blanc to Chamounix and it gives me great pleasure to recommend him as a most capable and skilful guide and as a faithful and obliging man.

E. J. Dunning of New York.

1860. Aug. 29. Zermatt. Johann zum Taugwald assisted my general guide (Zacharie Cachat) in conducting me on the 29th August 1860 to the summit of Monte Rosa. I found him athletic, active, efficient and patient. His readiness and strength of hand in rendering assistance deserve special praise. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a guide.

Dr. Luther Parks, Jr., of Boston.

Sept. 3. Saas. Pierre Zurbriggen has guided us over the Weiss Thor from the Riffel Hotel. He seems tough, genial & very attentive. We heartily recommend him.

W. C. Gannett

C. A. Humphreys of Boston.

9th Oct. Val Tournanche. Franz Weisshorn Biner has acted as first guide with my family of several ladies & today from Zermatt over the St. Théodule and has given us entire satisfaction.

Henry Probasco of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Aug. 24. Peter Knoble [Knubel], the bearer, accompanied us to the summit of Monte Rosa today. He acted in the capacity of guide and showed himself fitted for the position. We cheerfully recommend him to anyone who may desire to employ him.

Ford Morris

W. W. Hall of New York.

Sept. 1. Willigen, Schatterhalb, Oberhäsli. Johann von Bergen has acted as guide for me in the ascent of the Wetterhorn from this place. I take much pleasure in recommending him as a thoroughly capable and obliging man.

Marius Willett of New York.

1867. Sept. 11th. Laurent Lanier was one of our guides from Courmayeur to Chamounix by the Col du Géant, Sept. 7, and in the ascent of Mount Blanc, Sept. 11 1867. We recommend him highly as an excellent guide.

F. Trevithick of England.

D. W. Bishop of New York.

T. Alston Bishop of New York.

1869. Sept. 28th. Peter Knubel took me up the Breithorn, a new way Sept. 20, ascended but once before & and then by himself. The way was very steep going up directly opposite the Riffel. He is a capital guide slow but sure, Festina lente. I should recommend this man to any & every one.

Wm. W. Stuart of New York.