George Benjamin Wallace Emigrating Company, Journal 1847
June-Sept.
By George Benjamin Wallace and Joseph C. Kingsbury
Friday June 18th 1847 Capt
Geo B. Wallace called his company to move a mile from [Elk] Horn River and camp
for the night and be Ready the next morning to move in order to Platte River
(15 miles from Horn River)
June Saturday the
<June> 19th Arrived at Platte River 5 oclock (evening)
<Sunday> June 20th Remained
in camp and news came that Jacob We[a]therbee and Alfred Lanpson on their
return <the 19th of June> from Horn River to Winter Quartersthey on buisness they attacked by three Indians and in the fracus
Jacob was <shot> the Indians then fled Jacob trav<e>ld half a mile
by the assistance of Lampson and met Bishop Whitney who took him in his wagon
and Brought him <back> to Horn River in camp of J[edidiah] Grants Hundred
and after suffering severe pain died the next morning it being the first death
in Capt. Wallaces camp <Fifty> and great loss to the company.
Tuesday June 22nd Left
Platte River with all the companies of the camp of Isre[a]l to journey into the
wildirness
and on 25th June
Margret <Ann> Turnbow Daugter of Sameul [Samuel] and Sylvia Turnbow was
born at the mouth Loup Fork River on the Platte, the first birth in the company
and on the 5th July Sarah Ellen Smithies <a daughter of> James and Nancy
Smithen [Smithies] was born in the wilderness in the camp of Isre[a]l about 200
miles from Winter Quarters and about one mile from Platte River as we journed
in the wilderness over hills and valley. Nothing occured no more then common
such as our cattle some falling and etc <etc> and on the 26 Aug.
Capt G. B. Wallace Called the company together to get their minds whether they
move willing to sustain the Capt. in Regulating teames to strengthen the weak
in order that all <gave> may move on together[.] all voted sustain the
captain <in this movement> in regulating teames <etc> and ect
and before reaching the valley the roads being so very dusty and allso some
weak teames Occosioned the company to be some seperated and therefore some
reached the valley before others a day or two and 26 or 27 of Sept. Mr [Levi]
Savage and Mrs Eldredge was married by David Savage in the valley of Salt Lake
and here the company disbanded for further organitiation in the valley however
the last of the company arrived in the valley on the 29 Sept. 1847
Capt G. B. Wallace
Clerk J C. Kingsbury
Daily History
On Friday the 18th of June
we were organized into companys of Hundreds and of Fifties and of tens[.] The
calculation an <is> for two fifties to form a ring when they
encamp and keep the Cattle inside in the night time and keep up a guard and
herd them well in the day time when we are not a travling[.] A white flag is
hoisted here.
Saturday the 19
Started stopped at noon and travled on again and arrived at the Platte
river at about 5 oclock same place as the pioneers first did encamp. We already
see the good of this river <way> of encamping which is very
<good> if <only> every <man> will only do his duty.
Signs of a killed man was found here and two letters in the pocket of his pantloons
<pantaloons—one> fore Pawnee and one for the point Point.
Sunday the 20
Fine weather. Report came this morning that Jacob Weatherbee Who went back
yesterday on an expedition with an ox team was attacked by 3 Omahaws and that
he was deadly wounded. This afternoon we learn that he is dead. Public meetings
were held this day.
Monday the 21
Very warm[.] We learn that the dead body of Jacob Weatherbee was buried under
the flag pole of the Elkhorn ferry.
June 1847
Tuesday the 22
Pleasent. We started this morning and it was a warm day and Stoped again after
sundown. Watered our cattle in the river by the light of the moon and then took
them out to feed awhile. Three <Indians> have been seen to day.
Wednesday the 23.
Very warm. Stoped at noon on the river bank and arrived at Shellcreek [Shell
Creek] toward night, this is a beautiful night Place Wednesday the 24
Thursday 24
This <morning> crossed the creek and went on in the pioneers track. We
who travled on the off side suffered much from the dust from the others. We
were glad to camp near the river so that we could get a good washing of
"All is well"
Friday the 25
Windy. Last night court was held Elder set. Elder John Taylor charged
Capt. [Jedediah M.] Grant and President John Young for being disobedient and
insulting the priesthood; they acknowledged and the good spiret prevailed
again[.] We understand that we are now 30 miles from the place where we
expected to cross the river, but the water is too high and we will have to go
up higher where is called Loup Fork[.] Our cattle got mixed with others
this morning. Because <of> the slothfullness of some individuls. Stoped
to noon on the river where there is some large cottontrees[.] The gras is but
thin on the prarie. This evening on camp<ed> on the river not far
from and old camp <an unoccupied> trading house. This after noon
met some traders coming from Pawnee.
Saturday the 26
Cloudy. While waiting for the other companies to start Capt [Abraham O.] Smoot
called the peopl <men> to-gether and instructed them to be
prayerfull, to be faithfull in their duties etc. Afternoon <we> crossed
Loockinglass [Looking Glass] Creek on a bridge[.] traviled about 15 miles to
day Which is more than we have done before[.] Suffered much from the dust and
got to <the> camping place after sun down when it was raining a little.
Here is a large creek called Beaver creek with much wild fruit on it.
Sunday the 27
Very pleasent. Rainy towards night 5 of the Pawnee farmers arrived <here>
they did not of our being here[.] Public general meetings held today the
conclusion is to follow up on this side the Platte and thereby save a hundred
(100) miles <travel> and the danger of the river.
Monday the 28
Very warm. Crossed the Beaver Creek and another one <and en> camped at
<the> Pawnee <settlement> to night
Tuesday the 29
This morning two Pawnee Indians came to our camp[.] Some of our cattle is sick
with foul feet[.] Started over the creek and passed a Pawnee village Burned
down by the Sioux and built up again[.] At 3 oc'lock crossed willow creek and
encamped for to night on the <and north of the> Platte river
Wednesday 30
Fine weather. The banks are <here> very high here so we have to
let out [our] cattle go with out water. Past another Pawnee villeage and the burned
ruins of one. As the region above <ahead> seemes to be rather
broken, we wait <stop> here expecting to cross the river
Thursday the 1st of July
Fine weather Cool and windy. At middle of day crossed the river and had
no accidents happen to us. From here to the main river is 25 miles, we are now
to wards 251 <150 150 miles> from winter quarters
Friday the 2nd
Cool and windy. Travled about 20 miles over rooling [rolling] land calculating
to <go to> the Platte, but had to stop on account of rain storm with in
sight of the timber on the river[.] No wood and water[.] Four antelopes seen
today
Saturday, the 3rd
Pleasent. Before noon we came to a muddy creek[.] We cut grass and throwed in
and went over by doubling teams[.] Near night night we got into the Pioneers
track and camped on a creek not a great way from the river[.] came 18 miles
today
Sunday the 4
Rain this morning. Public meeting Elder Parley P Pratt[,] Taylor[,] and Father
Smith Spoke against growing cold and careless <careless> and
neglect to pray and give thanks to God who is blessing us all the time, also
swearing and taking the name of God in vain. They gave strong warning and also
spoke <spoke> some of the law that would be enforced hereafter[.]
They exorted the union <to union> abedience ect, and evoked the
fathers how to bring the children up. ect if we should forget God, it
would <go> with as it did with the Lamanit[e]s ect <etc.>
Not set fire to the prarie for it is a sign for the Indians togather to
gether[.] We have now come 175 miles[.] Conclusion to travel each company of 50to encamp by themselvs and <to> encamp and hered
<herd> by them selvs.
Monday the 5th
Pleasent[.] Crossed a stream called Woodriver Being detained by the drawback
<down break> of one of the wagons[.] We had to encamp to night far from
<from> wood or water.
Tuesday the 6th
Pleasent[.] At 11 oclock last night <Sister> Nancy Smithee [Smithies] Sr
had a daughter[.] She was named Sarah Ellen[.] Stoped at noon to water and
found some intellegence of <from> the Pioneers they had ben here
on the 29 or 30 of April and it was 207 Miles from Winter Quarters[.] Here is
good feed but the ground is saltpetry, and the cattle licks it and gets sick.
Wed. 7th Very
warm. Watered in the Platte at noon, and to night camped near the head of Grand
Island. It is a dreary looking country around here: the feed very poor.
Thurs. 8. Very warm and
dusty. Stopped to noon; went on again and crossed a dry creek with large elm
trees on it, and encamped on another creek to night. The companies traveling
behind us got in sight to night after not seeing them for some days. Better
feed here; found an inscription on a buffalo scalp stating that the pioneers
were here on the 4th of May.
Friday 9. Very warm; built
a bridge and went on to the Platte river, which here is over a mile wide
Sat. 10 Pleasant[.]
Expecting to find no wood for a while we stopped at noon on a goodly place
where there are many islands full of willows. A company of hunters went to hunt
buffaloes, but found none. Our hunters killed an antelope and a deer and some
other hunters had seen great herds of buffaloes.
Sun. 11. Pleasant. Made
coals of willow wood and repaired wagons.
Mon. 12. Warm weather.
Encamped to night in a place where there are numerous islands, abounding with
fine groves
Tues. 13. Warm weather. In
the forenoon it happened that a wagon broke down and we had to turn to the
first camping place on the river
Wed. 14. Fine weather.
Went on and passed Captain [Charles C.] Reach's [Rich's] and Capt. [Jedediah
M.] Grant's companies in the afternoon[.] these two companies had camped
because of accidents. After this we passed over several sand hills and encamped
on the river without wood. The hills mentioned are about 130 miles from Laramie
and over three hundred miles from Council Bluffs
Thurs. 15. Fine weather.
In continuing our journey we passed a large grove and passed up along a stream
almost to the bluffs before we crossed it on account of swamps which were on
the other side of it. We encamped to night <on> another creek. Six horseswas were seen among the buffaloes, but they were too wild to be caught.
Fri 16. Very warm. A
letter done up in a chunk of wood gave us intelligence from the pioneers and
advised us to look for more such as we passed along. We encamped on the river
(the north fork).
Sat. 17. Cool weather. We
crossed three muddy places, and some messengers came over the river to see us;
they belong to a company <from Oregon> encamped on yonder side of the
south fork; they had encamped with the Pioneers at the South Pass fifteen days
ago. They brought some letters with them for our people, and four men on
horseback was to go over and get them, but they did not go for fear that they
might be detained and get too far behind us[.] One wagon broke down in crossing
a muddy brook, and while repairing it, a large buffalo came up almost to the
wagons. He was fired at & run off. Some of our company saw this morning
numerous herds of buffaloes over the river & also over the bluffs. Encamp
on the river.
Sunday 18. Pleasant.
Started & went up to the big camp; here is very scarce for wood. We learn
that Capt. Grants companies herd had got frightened & broke out & 75
head got away. 12 men is appointed to go back & hunt for them. Order given
not to go hunting without appointment, also not to waste any game, as it is a
disgrace to the people & displeasing to the Lord.
Mon. 19. Very warm. In
want of wood folks has to use buffalo dung for fuel. Some stray oxen has been
got out from amongst the buffaloes.
Tues. 20. Cool but pleasant.
Did not travel today
Wed. 21. Strong cold wind
this morning. We crossed Black River, after which we went up over the bluffs
while 2-3000 head of buffaloes were passing by us on both sides. In the
afternoon we went over some other sandy hills & encamped on the bottom
tonight.
Thurs. 22. Warm weather.
Crossed a creek & went up on the bluff which was hard on the cattle because
of the loose sand. After traveling on the best kind of road in the latter part
of the day we encamped on the river. Parley's company is the only one ahead of
us. Understanding that Indians was about us we put on double guard.
Fri. 23. Rain this
morning. Went on to Parley's camp 3-4 miles. Opposite of here on the high bluff
is the first cedar trees seen on this route. A little way above is an Indian
camp. This afternoon nearly 300 men, women & children are here visiting us.
They came here singing & are very neetly dressed, they danced for us &
some of our folks turned out & danced for them after the music of a violin,
a fife & two drummers; one of the cannons was fired off for them twice
& they were very much pleased. Single guard again tonight.
Sat. 24. Warm weather.
Capt. Grant's company has come up & we are now all together. Started &
stopped at noon opposite to the camp of the Souix [Sioux], which contained
about 100 tents; there seems to be about 500 horses & mules. The road is
good but we had some sticky places to pass over & some wagons got stuck,
wherefore we are all scattered again. We encamped at a small run.
Sun. 25. Cloudy. Bro.
[Joseph] Mount got home yesterday & had found 4 of oxen of Grant's company.
Ten of the brethren, of the pioneers & of the soldiers arrived at our camp.
Encamped on the river.
Mon. 26. Cool &
cloudy. Went over the sandy bluff which was hard on the cattle, after which we
had best kind of road; crossed two muddy brooks & in the afternoon forded a
river & traveled till sun down. Encamped on the river.
Tues. 27. Warm weather. As
we were about to start we were again visited by a company of sioux. The Capt.
Selected some bread & carried it to the chief. & they were much
pleased. Their camp on the other side of the river consisted of about 50 tents
& about 300 horses was feeding there. To night cold rain, we encamped on
the river. Good feed is scarce.
Wed. 28. Warm weather.
This morning about 20 men on horseback came down along the river on the other
side & 5 of them came over to see us. They were Kentuckians who has been to
Oregon on expedition. Stopped a little while at noon & went over the bluff
& while traveling amongst the hills a strong wind arose & it rained
some & the sand flew from the hills like dust. When we got down to the
river we encamped opposite of what is called Bluff ruin.
Thurs. 29. Cool weather.
Stopped at noon. Good road & no creeks to cross. Encamped on a high place
near the river with plenty of flote wood.
Fri. 30. Warm weather.
Went over the bluff & encamped at night above Chimney rock. The feed here
is excellent.
Sat. 31. Cool weather. Met
a company of men on horseback & a family with a carriage coming from
Oregon, being disappointed & went back to the States by the way of Winter
Quarters; they were mostly mecanics & sailors. Bro. [James] Davenport was
with them from the ferry above fort Laramie. In the afternoon passed Scotts Bluff
which is 20 miles above the Chimney rock; we traveled on table land level as
standing water & covered with buffalo grass only 3 inches high & a
great many prickly pears. Encamped on the river tonight with good feed for our
cattle. We have experienced that the cattle does travel smaller when they don't
eat at noon, when the weather is hot & the feed good.
Sun. Aug. 1. Fine weather.
This afternoon Capt. Smoot called a meeting in his company of hundred. He gave
many instructions & exhorted the Brethren to obedience that we might be
united the captains to stand in their places, respect their officers as well as
the Priesthood, as they were given to them on the same principles as it, to
handle anybody who was out of the way with ease, and with kindness; and in case
that was not sufficient, then it was time to command them. The brethren should
consider this journey a great school to them, and that they might expect to be
called to lead companies this same way to Zion, in which case they would expect
these companies to be subject to them.
Mon. 2. Fine weather[.]
Three men has arrived at our camp from Fort Laramie to see us. Good roads all
day. Encamped on the river
Tues. 3. Warm weather; we
passed through a narrow pass between the river and the bluff, and encamped to
night on a bushy place near the river. We met Brothers Jones, Willey and others
who are going with some of the officers of the Battalion to Fort Leavenworth.
Wed. 4. Warm and windy.
Very sandy road; crossed Rawhide Creek, which now is dry. Encamped on the
river.
Thurs. 5. Warm weather.
Traveled on and crossed the old river at the old fort called la Platte,
it is two miles north of the new Fort John which lies on the fork called
Laramie. On the south side we got into the Oregon Trail and went on about 2½
miles. Plenty of wood, but very poor feed.
Fri 6. Warm weather. We
concluded to lay over to repair wagons, etc.
Sat 7. Warm weather. Some
of the brethren went up into the mountains to make tar; built several killns
but produced only a few pints while others who took the pine roots down and
built their killns in the river bank produced a number of gallons. The reason
was that those made in the mountains could not be made light enough to keep
from catching fire and burn up.
Sun. 8. Warm weather with
rain & thunder. The brethren & sisters are hard to work, blacksmithing,
wagon making, tar making, washing, soap making, etc. Our cattle is over the
river doing well.
Mon. 9. Warm weather. Some
business going on yet.
Tues. 10. Heavy rain with
thunder in the forenoon. Started in the afternoon & went up over the bluff
& encamped about 12 miles above the fort.
Wed. 11. Warm weather.
Started early expecting to have to go 17 miles to get water. We went through a
long pass between the Black hills, pass what is called the warm springs &
went up on the hills where we had excellent road & at noon went down into a
valley with a dry river in it. Encamped to night in a burned grove.
Thurs. 12. Pleasant.
Stopped today for the benefit of our cattle. But in the afternoon learning that
there is a better place for the cattle 2 miles ahead we got up our cattle &
went on.
Fri. 13. Cold morning. The
second fifty which is here also had 11 horses & 1 mule stolen last night by
the Crow Indians. Bears has been seen here. Having some trouble to find our
cattle we got a rather late start & soon had to stop again while fixing a
wagon wheel & went on again at noon & traveled in the dry river 2 miles
& crossed it 5 times which makes it 11 times in the whole length. Went up
on to a very high hill with some very large stone on & going down again the
road was very bad & a wagon broke down. Encamped in a cotton grove. Here is
a spring called Kimballs spring.
Sat. 14. Cloudy morning.
Went out from here & up on very high hills by doubling teams & it was
noon when we all got up; one wagon broke. Went down again & crossed a
creek, went up again & encamped at a spring where there was good feed.
Sun. 15. Pleasant, cool.
Started after noon when we got up on the high hills a hurricane did arise &
we stopped until it was over. The top blew off from one wagon. Encamped tonight
with the rest of the hundred in a pleasant valley on a fine stream. Bro. Glines
had arrived here from the great basin with the news that a city was laid out
& fields planted 30 miles southeast of the Salt Lake.
Mon. 16. Cool &
pleasant. Traveled on & came through a valley where everything was red
& met Bro. E[zra]. Benson, O[rrin]. P. Rockwell & another man. After
coming 12 miles we encamped on a dry creek by a cold spring.
Tues. 17. Cloudy weather.
Traveled on & at night encamped in a pleasant valley, with a fine stream
& a good quality of timber. This is the largest stream we have seen since
we left Platte river. In the evening Elder E. Benson preached to us, telling
about the beautiful land that the Lord had given to the Saints etc. He said
that he felt like a little child & that he could go by himself & weep
for joy; gave many good warnings & bid farewell. Elder Taylor spoke some
& sang, "The Upper California" & it was a joyful evening unto
us all. Hunters & Richards <Riches> companies present.
Wed. 18. Some rain while
traveling. Stopped at noon & arrived at the Platte river to night. We learn
that the Crow Indians has took 8 yoke of oxen from Bro. Grant's Company.
Thurs. 19. Cloudy after a
cold rainy night. Started & crossed Deer Creek & stopped a mile above
on the river because of rain.
Fri. 20. Cloudy &
cool. Bros. Benson & Rockwell started for the great Basin. This forenoon
one wagon broke down by crossing a deep place. In the afternoon crossed a swift
running creek with some difficulty.
Sat. 21. Cool. Rain at
noon. Crossed 4 creeks & two deep hollows & encamped 3 miles below the
ferry with good feed.
Sun. 22. Warm weather.
Stopped to rest.
Mon. 23. Warm weather. Started
& crossed the river & had to stop because the accident happened that
one of Capt. [John] Nebekers little sons had his thigh broke under the wagon.
Our cattle has here been on good grass, but here is some poisonous mineral
which has killed two good oxen[.] After coming 12 miles we encamped on a green
place[.] Another ox and cow dead.
Tues. 24. Warm, windy and
dusty[.] Afternoon we watered our cattle in a small brook and encamped to night
on an almost dry creek. One ox died
Wed. 25. Very cold and
foggy in the forenoon and windy in the afternoon. Crossing a creek it happened
that a wagon tipped over and broke down. Encamped a few miles further down on
the same creek, where there was plenty of very large sage brush.
Thurs. 26. Warm weather.
Traveled over a large sand plain, and arrived in Sweetwater near Independence
Rock. Good feed.
Fri. 27. Pleasant.
According to agreement the teams were regulated on the principle of equality
because the cattle had become very weak. Crossed the river at Independence Rock
and encamped tonight on the river where it runs through the rocks. An ox
<died>
Sat. 28. Pleasant. Two
more oxen dead. Traveled 10 miles and encamped on the river. Two more oxen died
to night.
Sun. 29. Rather dusty[.]
Traveled on and encamped on the river again to night after crossing two creeks.
Mon. 30. Pleasant morning
but dusty roads[.] After we had encamped to night on the river some the
Pioneers arrived at our camp with horse teams and on horseback, among them were
Elder Taylor and Captain Snow. They stopped with us over night. Cold winds
during the night.
Tues. 31. In the morning
the officers of the company were called together and informed by Elders Taylor
and Snow that Captain Snows company could not move unless they could receive
more help from others. We turned them out one more yoke of oxen. The day was
pleasant. We crossed the river 3 times with difficulty, after coming ten miles
encamped on the river. Met some pioneers. Meeting this evening in which Bro.
[Henson] Walker made a good speech about the valley etc.
Wed. Sept. 1. Pleasant[.]
Crossed the river, traveled 17 miles & encamped on the river again all well
Thurs. 2. Pleasant.
Started over the river & up the hills & met Bro. [John] Pack & some
more of the brethren from the Valley with 10 or 12 wagons. Stopped at noon,
crossed the river twice more & encamped in it to night. Bro. [Jesse C.]
Little & others arrived at our camp.
Fri 3. Cold & misty.
Traveled over some high mountains, stopped at noon, & encamped on an almost
dry creek called Strawberry creek.
Sat. 4. Warm & calm.
Crossed this creek & two more & at sundown the sweetwater &
encamped. Our road in the mountains today was like a high way only better.
Sun. 5. Windy & dusty.
Passed over the dividing ridge & encamped on the green or dividing
Pacific springs after which the Pioneers arrived there & we had much
pleasure. Meeting in the evening. Bros. Geo. A. Smith[,] Orson Pratt &
[Wilford] Woodruff preached. They said that the land which was found was
preserved for this people, & that any person who enjoys the spirit of God
would know it as soon as he sees it. They gave many good instructions &
warned to be faithful that we might not cause the wrath of God to come upon us
etc.
Mon. 6. Pleasant.
President B. Young proposed to stay here today and spend the day together, and
all agreed to do so. Cold and windy tonight
Tues. 7. It was quite late
when we separated and went on each our way. It commenced snowing but cleared up
toward night. We crossed Dry Sandy at 2 o'clock p.m., and Little Sandy at 10 in
the evening when we stopped. The road was good, and the cattle traveled very
fast especially after sundown; 28 miles.
Wed. 8. Cool but pleasant.
Started at noon and traveled to Big Sandy—8 miles—on good roads.
Thurs. 9. Warm weather. Traveled
17 miles and encamped on the same creek.
Fri 10 Pleasant; good
road, crossed Green river and encamped. The crossing was difficult because of
the gravel the wind and the swiftness of the water.
Sat 11 Pleasant. Traveled
16 miles to Blacks' Fork
Sun 12. Warm weather.
Traveled 8 miles, crossing Hams' Fork, or Muddy Creek, and encamped on Blacks'
Fork after crossing it. Some Indians came here on horse back. Last week we
traveled 107 miles.
Mon 13. Pleasant. Crossed
Black's Fork twice and encamped on it again after coming 16 miles. It is 15½
miles to Fort Bridger.
Tues. 14. Pleasant.
Crossed a creek and encamped on Blacks Fork 3/4 mile from Fort Bridger.
Wed. 15. Pleasant. Crossed
the creeks and passed the fort. Encamped after coming 9 miles on a very high
place.
Thurs. 16. Very cold.
Traveled over high mountains, and going down into a valley, a wagon broke.
Stopped at noon and went on again traveling until an hour after sundown, and
encamped on a high mountain.
Fri. 17. Warm weather[.]
As our cattle had scattered about much, we got a late start this morning. Going
down a steep road, we met Father Sherwood and another man coming from the
valley. Stopped for noon on a creek, and went on two miles further to Bear
River which is a good place, and it was concluded to stay to-morrow over. We
had to double teams to get here.
Sat. 18. Fine weather. The
rest of our hundred arrived here.
Sun. 19. Warm weather,
windy and dusty. Traveled 9 miles and encamped on the ground where President
Young had taken sick. Plenty of good feed.
Mon. 20. Warm weather.
Started, and a wagon upset on a sideling place and broke the tip. Another one
broke down in the afternoon. Passed Cave Rock and encamped to nigh[t] on a
narrow place between the mountains, after crossing a creek four times.
Tues. 21. Warm weather.
Started late because some cattle were missing. Crossed the same creek several
times and encamped between the mountains. Today met some ox teams going to help
Bro. Grant's company
Wed. 22. Cool, but
pleasant. Continued our traveling between the mountains over creeks and through
bushes. Crossed Weber river and encamped some distance up in Pratt's Pass.
Thurs. 23. Pleasant.
Passed a very bad sideling place and crossed one creek, often, and after noon
came to Canyon Creek, which we crossed six times before we encamped at dark. A
team came from the valley to lighten Bro Kimball's loads.
Fri 24. Pleasant. Crossed
Canyon Creek 7 times; came to a muddy place where we had to double teams, and
then we started up what is called the Five Mile hill. Some got over and some
encamped on the top, and others were behind.
Sat. 25. Pleasant. Started
late went over another hill and got into the Valley. Some of the weak teams are
yet behind.
Sun. 26. Reached the site
of the City in the Valley.
The last of Captain
Wallace's Fifty arrived on the 29th.
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