Chicago Journal's Coyote Story - Part Deux

Just read the second installment of Dan Kelly's, The Great Coyote Hunt, in the Chicago Journal and it doesn't seem to have much to do with Coyotes. Regardless, the writing is good and it's entertaining. For those who don't know what area in the sloop he's referring to, it's the red area in the map below.
For the first installment click here.