Event Date,Event Time,Character Name,Content,Location,Source,Photo 07/25/47,01:09PM,Erastus Snow,Had an excellent meeting. All feel satisfied that the Lord had led us to this very Spot for a Stake of Zion.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/24/47,07:09PM,Erastus Snow,We have the creek dammed up and water turned onto our land and several acres of Potatoes & early corn Planted. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/24/47,05:46PM,George A. Smith,Water let on the ground. Towards evening a slight shower. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/24/47,04:32PM,Lorenzo Young,my feelings were such as I cannot describe. every thing looked gloomy and I felt heart sick,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/24/47,04:31PM,Lorenzo Young,this day we arrived in the valley of the great Salt Lake. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/24/47,02:06PM,George A. Smith,"Potatoes all planted. I planted first. At about two the President and his company came up, all better. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/24/47,01:23PM,Erastus Snow,"The President & all the rear of the Pioneer company arrived, their health much improved.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/24/47,12:15PM,Heber Kimball,Have arrived amongst the brethren. Today traveled 12¾ miles. The total distance from Fort Bridger 116 miles & from Fort John 573 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/24/47,12:07PM,Levi Jackman,Br. Young and the remainder of the Camp cam up which gave us mutch joy and we had a time of rejoysing together.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/24/47,12:01PM,John Brown,Our camp on the south side of city creek. Preparations are made. Fields Ploughed and the president arrives in the valley.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/24/47,10:28AM,Heber Kimball,Moving on. Came in sight of the other camp soon. The balance of the road is good and rapidly descending for several miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/24/47,10:01AM,Heber Kimball,At the top of the pitch. I behold the Great valley of the Salt Lake spreading before us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/24/47,08:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Started early. Find the road very rough & uneven to the mouth of the Kanion, 4¾ miles from where we started. Ascending a steep pitch. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/24/47,07:11AM,George A. Smith,Some cloudy but quite warm. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/23/47,08:00PM,George A. Smith,"Major Pack reported the President and co. were few miles back and much better. Teams to come in 4 hour tours: 4 tours, 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/23/47,06:23PM,Heber Kimball,"The sick gaining strength as fast as can be expected. This day has been the hottest since Winter Quarters, & the hardest on our horses.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,05:13PM,Heber Kimball,"Camping on the banks of ""last creek,"" a small stream of cool water. The sky is growing overcast & has the appearance of a very heavy storm.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,04:23PM,Levi Jackman,We found the soile to be good and that we were out of the reach of our enemies and that God had blessed us on oure Journey verry mutch.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/23/47,03:55PM,Heber Kimball,"Brethren ahead prepare to move on & start planting. A letter from O. Pratt, G.A. Smith & W. Richards accounts the roads, features, &c.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,03:44PM,Heber Kimball,"Pack & Mathews rode in. Reported both companies abt 14 miles ahead encamped about 25 miles from the Salt Lake, which is visible to them.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,02:16PM,Heber Kimball,Lorenzo's wagon turned over. His 2 little boys were inside. They were taken out by cutting a hole through the wagon cover & weren't hurt.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,02:00PM,George A. Smith,Dam on run for irrigation began. 3 ploughs running and1harrow. 2 ½ acres ploughed. Grass mowing for turnip patch. Prarrie hens. Milkweed. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/23/47,01:31PM,Heber Kimball,"Descending the steep hill, it's necessary to lock the hind wagon wheels. Road winds over a rough road caused by stumps of trees left.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,12:17PM,Heber Kimball,Have arrived at the summit. Have a fine view of the snow mountains and the valley of the Salt Lake in the distance south west.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,12:00PM,George A. Smith,A committee appointed to pick out ground for planting. 40 X 20 rods staked off for potatoes at 11:15. First furrow turned by noon. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/23/47,10:39AM,Erastus Snow,We have commenced with our preperations for planting seeds.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/23/47,10:04AM,Levi Jackman,"masures was entered into for puitting in oure potatoes earley corn, buck wheat, turnips, &tc. Plowes was started and some planting don",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/23/47,09:48AM,Levi Jackman,We went a short distance to a small groav and cambed. Br P.P. Pratt called the Camp togeather,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/23/47,09:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Ascending a high mtn. Road passes a ravine and gradually though rapidly ascends. It's rough & rocky, making bad travelling.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/23/47,09:30AM,George A. Smith,Moved north at 7 to edge of the valley and camp met. Prayer by Prof. Orson Pratt. Remarks were made by Bros. Pratt and Richards & others. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/22/47,06:32PM,George A. Smith,Pretty stream. Plenty mosquitoes after dark. Soil quick and fertile. A few trees nearly one foot through near the mouth of the kanyon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/22/47,05:40PM,Levi Jackman,We came ful vieu of the S.E. part of the grait Salt Lake that we had ben so long looking for. It was about 30 miles off.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/22/47,05:27PM,Levi Jackman,But when we got through it seamed like bursting from the confine of a prison. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/22/47,05:26PM,Levi Jackman,We had to pas through a Canion that was full of timber mostley maple of a small groath and the mountains came almost togeather at the bottom,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/22/47,04:54PM,Erastus Snow,"At any rate I tried it, but had little desire to remain long upon it. All these main Springs are very strongly impregnated with Salt & Sulphur.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/22/47,04:33PM,Erastus Snow,Here are the greatest facilities for a Steam Doctor I ever saw. A stone in the center of the stream seemed ready for the Patient.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/22/47,02:30PM,John Brown,Several hot springs and sulpher. A great many black crickets all over the valley but appear harmless. the camp comes into the valley.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/22/47,02:08PM,Erastus Snow,We've found a warm spring that although we can't know the tempature seems about right for scaldiing hogs.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/22/47,02:00PM,Heber Kimball,"1/4 mi on, making encampment. Today travelled 7½ miles over rough, crooked road, thick bushes of willows. Crossed creeks 12 times.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/22/47,01:34PM,Heber Kimball,"Crossed a bad slough. 1 of Lorenzo's horses mired. Found letter left in a stick by O Pratt. Says where they are, what to expect on the road.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/22/47,01:15PM,Levi Jackman,it took all the able spair hands from 1/2 to 3/4 of the time to fix the road so that we could possabley git along.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/22/47,12:41PM,John Brown,8 or 10 of us explore the valley we find it covered with rich vegetation in the vicinity of the streams and the lowlands green & beautiful,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/22/47,12:22PM,Heber Kimball,Back at camp. Divided Cases's load into other wagons and proceeded on again. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/22/47,12:16PM,Erastus Snow,We left a note upon a pole recommending the better road before taking down to the valley. We're crossing marshes and salt plains.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/22/47,11:29AM,Levi Jackman,a host of the Camp that we had left came up with us and outhers had to stop because of sickness. our moove was sloe,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/22/47,10:44AM,Erastus Snow,We are examining a small canyon we feel will make a practical road down the Bed of the creek through the Canyon. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/22/47,10:31AM,George A. Smith,"Myself, Orson Pratt and others explored the kanyon. Found saline portion of valley abounding in hot mineral springs. Killed rattlesnakes. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/22/47,10:30AM,George A. Smith,Emerged to view the southeast part of the Great Salt Lake with 3 ragged ranges of mountains in sight. The valley is 8-10 miles across.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/22/47,10:18AM,Heber Kimball,"We cut a pole for Cases's wheel & lashed it under the wagon, putting Benson's horse ahead of Case's & hauled the wagon to camp. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/22/47,08:46AM,Erastus Snow,We started again with seven others to explore the valley further and mark a road down the creek.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/22/47,08:23AM,Heber Kimball,"Have traveled 2 miles. Case rode in, reports 1 of his wheels has broke down. I'll go assist with Benson & Egan. Camp will wait nearby.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/21/47,09:06PM,Erastus Snow,Returned to camp to find them 3 miles past where we left them at noon. Pres. Young's party is 1/2 mile behind them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/21/47,08:13PM,George A. Smith,"Within ½ mi of advance co. Wheat grass. Cottonwood, fir, few sugar oaks, box elders, &c. Berries plentiful. Limestone. Teams tired, dusty. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/21/47,08:12PM,George A. Smith,Cannon wagon on Bro. Frost's team gave out. Descent long and very steep. Road rough. Camped after dark teams on wagons about 13 hours. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/21/47,07:13PM,Erastus Snow,We are descending into the valley to get a better look. Crossing many streams.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/21/47,06:02PM,Erastus Snow,"At the same instant, Elder Pratt and I uttered a shout of Joy at finding the broad Bason of the Salt Lake Spreading itself Before us!",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/21/47,05:15PM,Erastus Snow,We are ascending a very steep rise to reach a butte we hope will command a view of the valley.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/21/47,05:13PM,Heber Kimball,We returned back to camp and found prest. Young much better. Er Sherwood and the other sick brethren are also better.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/21/47,01:13PM,Erastus Snow,I have overtaken Elder Pratt where the trail enters a rocky canyon. It will take much labor to make a passable road through the thickets.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/21/47,12:42PM,Levi Jackman,"We soon left that revein and crosed a verrey hevey hill about 1/2 mile up. we then desended down into anouther revian, we went about 7 miles",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/21/47,12:07PM,Heber Kimball,"We tried walking down into the Kanion, but couldn't go further than 1/2 way.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/21/47,11:01AM,George A. Smith,Good spring run which we crossed often. Cleared timber and thickets. Ascended to the top of the divide between this and another run. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/21/47,11:00AM,George A. Smith,Ascended to kanyon top. Fine view of ragged mountains ranges and also a fine valley. Soil rich and quick. Vegetation rank,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/21/47,10:29AM,Heber Kimball,"W/ E Benson & L Young, visiting the Kanion below. The creek runs between high mtns for near half a mile.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/21/47,10:02AM,Erastus Snow,I have my first sight of the valley of the Utah some 15 miles from the Summit.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/21/47,08:39AM,Erastus Snow,I am on horseback heading westward the Summit of the Mountains. The revine is very narrow and mountains rise on either side.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/21/47,07:43AM,Heber Kimball,Young feels quite feeble this morning by the fatigue of yesterday's journey. Consequently it's considered best to remain here til tomorrow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/20/47,07:14PM,Erastus Snow,Elders Richards & Smith determined on Sending me in the morning with a letter to overtake Elder Pratt & accompany him to the valley.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/20/47,07:03PM,Erastus Snow,We camp tonight where Elder Pratt's company camped last night. We have found a letter left by Elder Pratt for us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/20/47,05:55PM,George A. Smith,Distance 7 ¼ miles. So narrow in groves that one cannot walk and drive. Bro. Wardle is much better. 3 wagons and 6 men (3 sick) tarried. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/20/47,02:47PM,Heber Kimball,"There are 3 wagons at today's camp site who started with the other company--Goddard, Case & Wm. Smoot. They stopped on account of sickness. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/20/47,02:12PM,Erastus Snow,Travel is through dense thickets and we cross the creek often. We also stop to repair roads and cut away Brush.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/20/47,12:30PM,George A. Smith,Geo. Wardle quite unwell last night Crossed kanyon fork 11 times. Road work. Road stony and the hardest we have had on wagons. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/20/47,11:31AM,Heber Kimball,"Camp halted to rest and is now back on the road. I'm riding ahead w/ Benson to find a campground, as Young cannot go much further. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/20/47,10:14AM,Levi Jackman,...and it looked as tho we were shut up in a gulf without aney chance for ascape,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/20/47,10:13AM,Levi Jackman, the mountains on baoth sides was verey high and the revien so crooked that we could not see but a short distance...,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/20/47,09:38AM,Levi Jackman,We left canion creek this morning and struck up a revien. our Journey for a number a day had been desolate.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/20/47,08:33AM,Erastus Snow,Some of the sick feel unable to ride over so rough a road. Three wagons will wait until the Pres. and rear company overtake them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/20/47,07:00AM,George A. Smith,"Frost, ice in the bucket. Nights cool, days hot. A small coal pit burnt last night. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/20/47,06:22AM,Heber Kimball,"About 3/4 mi past the ford, we put up a sign: ""Pratts Pass to avoid the Kanion. From Fort Bridger 74¼ miles.""",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/20/47,05:54AM,Heber Kimball,"Young improving. We concluded to go & travel in the cool of the morning. After 1 mi, we're fording a river--good crossing w/ a hard bottom",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/20/47,12:00AM,John Brown,We pass by a creek that is called Browns Creek and the gap in the mountains is called Pratt's Pass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/19/47,08:45PM,Heber Kimball,"I am fatigued & wore out with riding and constant exercise riding ahead to select camping places &c, but my health continues good.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/19/47,07:00PM,Levi Jackman,we Came about 7 miles this day. goos bierys are plentey in maney places on these creeks.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/19/47,06:37PM,Levi Jackman,we followed up the creek south and crosed it 8 or 9 times. It is truley a difficult passage. the land on the streems is rich,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/19/47,06:09PM,Erastus Snow,We have stoped tonight upon a small patch of grass surrounded by the thick shrubbery upon this creek haveing traveled 13 3/4 miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/19/47,06:01PM,George A. Smith,"Camped on the Weber. Distance 13 ¾ miles. From this ridge you can see snow mountains, about 20 miles ahead, stretching across our route. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/19/47,04:28PM,Heber Kimball,Flies are very troublesome to our horses. Have arrived back at camp Found Young some better. The sick are generally recovering.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/19/47,03:30PM,Erastus Snow,White heads above the intervening mountains show us Plainly that our climbing was not yet at an end.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/19/47,12:58PM,Erastus Snow,"Our descent through this canyon is over a rough road, which we makes it necessary to stop and repair often. We ascend again.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/19/47,12:37PM,John Brown,We send back intelligence and all rejoice. Our messenger returns and brings message that the president is better.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/19/47,10:21AM,George A. Smith,Followed Weber River 3 ¾ miles and crossed. Soon struck a spring rim. Crossed it two or three times and rose to the top of Platte Pass. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/19/47,10:05AM,John Brown,We go on to the mountain to the right and run into a corner of what we suppose to be Salt Lake. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/19/47,09:44AM,Erastus Snow,"We have instruction to follow the advance company and halt at the first suitable Spot and put in our seed Potatoes, Buckwheat and Turnips.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/19/47,09:42AM,George A. Smith,President Young better. Started at about 8 a.m. Soon after the President and the few in company came on a short distance. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/19/47,09:34AM,Heber Kimball,The balance of the camp concluded to moved lower doun the river. We'll go about 1 1/2 miles and then set up camp again. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/19/47,09:02AM,Erastus Snow,The President and the twelve thought it not advisable for the camp to wait longer for him and about forty teams will leave our encampment.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/19/47,08:05AM,Heber Kimball,"Young some better. The 41 wagons going ahead out abt 20 min ago. 15 wagons are behind. 3 of mine wagons are gone, 3 remain here. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/19/47,08:01AM,John Brown,We go ahead as usual to explore the route. Go as far as the Big Mountain where we view the valley for the first time.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/18/47,07:29PM,Heber Kimball,The day has been very hot and prest. Young yet remains very sick.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/18/47,04:41PM,Levi Jackman,"the weather is verrey hot through the day, we stoped to rest today and Br Pratt delivered a good discourse by way of incourigemant &c.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/18/47,04:09PM,Erastus Snow,The President who had been nigh unto Death is sensibly Better. The effects of the Prayer of the Brethren are visable throughout the camp. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/18/47,03:31PM,George A. Smith,"Said Kimball, Prest. had been washed and anointed all over and then slept. Awoke looking like a new man and would be able to go on soon. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/18/47,03:30PM,George A. Smith,Quite warm. Met at 2. Sacrament administered. Elder H. C. Kimball gave some good teachings.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/18/47,02:30PM,Erastus Snow,We had an excellent meeting. The Holy Spirit was upon us and faith seemed to Spring up in every Bosom.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/18/47,02:01PM,Heber Kimball,"Brethren meeting again. Bishops will administer the sacrement, after I and several others of the Twelve will speak to the brethren.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/18/47,12:46PM,Erastus Snow,We have begun a meeting for breaking bread and instruction and exhortation.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/18/47,10:59AM,Heber Kimball,My proposition met the minds of the brethren and decided accordingly.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/18/47,10:42AM,Heber Kimball,"Proposing that the camp, except a few wagons & men to attend Young, go on tomorrow & when they find a good place, start plowing & planting. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/18/47,10:00AM,George A. Smith,Prest. better. At 10 a.m. prayer meeting. Voted that all go on in the morning except a few wagons that the President may be more retired. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/18/47,09:12AM,Erastus Snow,We are having a prayer meeting in camp remembering before the Lord the case of the Prest. & the sick in camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/18/47,08:45AM,John Brown,Being Sunday we lay by.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/18/47,08:35AM,Heber Kimball,"Advised the camp to meet for prayer instead of hunting, fishing, climbing mountains &c. They're building a bower for that purpose.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/18/47,08:20AM,Levi Jackman,frost & ice this morning,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/17/47,06:22PM,Heber Kimball,"Riding out w/ Smith, Howard, & Egan to see the Kanion, but was further than expected. W/ night coming in, we returned back w/out seeing it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/17/47,04:00PM,George A. Smith,"10 brethren repaired to the mountains, clothed, prayer by W. Richards, signs and prayer by H. C. Kimball, signs &tc and prayer by self. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/17/47,03:47PM,Heber Kimball,"Ers Richards, G.A. Smith, Benson & others going to a high mtn. We'll clothe ourselves & offer prayers for Young & for the sick generally.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/17/47,03:05PM,Levi Jackman,we started on and crosed over a hill and Came on to a creek and followead it up. we had to cros it a number of times which was hard to cross,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/17/47,02:44PM,Erastus Snow,We have found numerous small towers of a stone resembling old factory or furnace chimneys.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/17/47,02:17PM,Levi Jackman,The ice was as thick window glass this morning. Br O Pratt and John Brown went on to examin the rout and outhers went to work fixing bad places.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/17/47,02:00PM,George A. Smith,"The Pioneers, twelve (except Prest. Young, who was sick) Amasa Lyman with Browns detachment and W. Woodruff were hunting horses. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/17/47,12:03PM,John Brown,We see nothing but mountains except a beautiful park which lay up the creek. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/17/47,11:45AM,George A. Smith,"Prest. Young quite sick last night and this morn. Began at 10, reached mouth of Red Fork, camped. Prest. Young not able to travel. 2 ½ mi.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/17/47,11:23AM,John Brown,We could scarcely get along for the brush. We go up where the road leaves the creek and ascend a big mountain on the left of the road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/17/47,10:09AM,Heber Kimball,"Have arrived at the red fork of Weber River. Banks lined with cottonwood, birch & underwood. Pres. Young not able to travel today. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/17/47,10:05AM,Erastus Snow,"After setting out, the President became unable to ride. He is still quite ill. We are making camp 2 1/2 miles from last night's encampment.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/17/47,09:10AM,John Brown,Brother Pratt and myself go ahead to explore the route which led up the creek in a southern direction.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/17/47,08:20AM,John Brown,Move over onto Big Canyon Creek.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/17/47,08:05AM,Heber Kimball,Prest. Young has had a very sick night. One of the black smith's forge's was set up and some wagons repaired.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/17/47,03:49AM,Erastus Snow,"We are offering up united Prayers, in behalf of Pres. Young & the sick in our camp, the Saints who are following & our wifes & children.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/16/47,08:32PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled 16½ miles & are making camp about a mile from the Main Fork of Weber River.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/16/47,07:08PM,Levi Jackman,Lyman Curtis was taken sick this evening and I was not hardley able to sit up which made thing look rather gloomey--,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/16/47,06:56PM,Heber Kimball,Prest. Young is quite fatigued with the days journey and does not feel so well.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/16/47,06:00PM,George A. Smith,The road down the same vale good. 6 spring runs crossed at steep banks. 7 Mi. Camped. Grass tolerable. Water from a run. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/16/47,05:36PM,Erastus Snow,"The whole camp seemed perfectly Immerged in a Dense thicket of large Shrubbery and weeds, with scattering trees which fill the valley.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/16/47,03:51PM,Levi Jackman,We found our way up a revean to the top of the hill verrey difficult to assent for about 7 miles and a rise of about from 4 to 500 feet.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/16/47,02:47PM,Heber Kimball,"Space between mtns very narrow, many bad creek crossings. Passed Oak shrubbery, wild gooseberries, Hop vines, Elder bushes & black brick. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/16/47,02:09PM,Erastus Snow,Our descent has been very rappid all day but we have passed through some extensive Patches of what Mountainers call wild wheat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/16/47,01:31PM,George A. Smith,O. P. Rockwell returned from the advance company and reported. >20 miles to the fork of Reeds cut off Kanyon road. We started off. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/16/47,12:39PM,Heber Kimball,O.P. Rockwell came back from Er Pratts company. They found the mtn road avoiding the Kanion & expect to reach the summit by noon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/16/47,12:30PM,George A. Smith,"6 ¾ mi. 2 fine springs, quaking asps, good grass. Vertical cliffs of yellow, gray and reddish sandstone capped with pudding stone.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/16/47,11:18AM,Heber Kimball,"Made a new place to cross which detained us an hour. Mtns are higher & nearer together, leaving but a narrow pass for the creek & a road. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/16/47,10:00AM,John Brown,We send a messenger back to the main camp to report progress and bring us word from the brethren.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/16/47,09:32AM,Heber Kimball,Crossed a deep ravine where many teams need help to get over. Now crossing a creek--very bad crossing place. 1 wagons broke down. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/16/47,08:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Had 2 pleasant showers w/ loud thunder this morning. Proceeding again, the sick being still some better.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/15/47,04:52PM,George A. Smith,"Plenty good grass, willows, sage and dwarf white cedar. I went to the top of the hill north of camp. View west cut off by high ridges. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/15/47,03:48PM,Heber Kimball,Forming our encampment at the foot of some high red bluffs. Feed here is plentifull. A spring of good cold water is near the road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/15/47,03:45PM,George A. Smith,"Started at 2, proceeded 2 miles and passed 2 good springs. Grass good and plentiful. Camped, making 4 ½ miles. 3 good springs. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/15/47,02:13PM,Heber Kimball,"Proceeded onward about 45 min ago. Just passed a spring of very good water, at the foot of a high hill a little to the right of the road.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/15/47,01:33PM,Erastus Snow,"With many of the sick on the mend, we are heading down the Vale. The President & Col. Rockwood riding upon a bed in a carriage.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/15/47,12:15PM,George A. Smith,"A light thunder show, then Prest Young came up. The sick are nearly all better. More light thunder showers. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/15/47,12:05PM,Heber Kimball,Have arrived at the other camp. Giving orders to get their team up so we can go a few miles further. A very refreshing shower raining on us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/15/47,11:13AM,Levi Jackman,...some ten miles in the in the head of the river we stoped for the day and sent men in differant wayes to find a better way if possable.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/15/47,11:12AM,Levi Jackman,"we followed down the valey til we came to the Canion, but choosing if possable to find a better pas and to avoide passing down...",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/15/47,08:36AM,Heber Kimball,Er Woodruff has arrived with his carriage for Young to ride in. Our company is now proceeding on towards the other camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/14/47,08:36PM,George A. Smith,A slight shower after dark. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/14/47,06:48PM,Heber Kimball,Elders Woodruff and Adams taking supper with me and will then returned back to their camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/14/47,06:01PM,Levi Jackman,the hills on boath sides ware several hundred feet high and on the right hand it was rock. In maney places it was difficult passing.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/14/47,05:48PM,Levi Jackman,We found scattering flax of a good size and quality. The valley was furtile but verrey narrow,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/14/47,03:47PM,Heber Kimball,"Went to the top of a mtn w/ Ers Benson & Lorenzo. Offered up prayers in behalf of the sick, for our families and the saints &c.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/14/47,02:05PM,John Brown,But we can scarcely see their trail.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/14/47,02:00PM,John Brown,We examine the other route to the south through which a small company of emigrants from California had passed the year before.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/14/47,01:30PM,John Brown,Brother Pratt and myself who act as pioneers and pilots for the camp go down and examine the canyon but do not find it practicable.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/14/47,12:30PM,John Brown,The other turns out to the south. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/14/47,12:20PM,John Brown,We reach the Weber. Here there are two trails. One goes down to the river through the canyon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/14/47,12:01PM,Heber Kimball,"Er Woodruff has decided to bring his carriage in the morning to carry prest. Young, as he thinks he will be able to ride some then.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/14/47,11:41AM,Erastus Snow,Those of us left in camp continue to rest and prepare for the remaining journey. Many are still sick.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/14/47,10:19AM,Heber Kimball, Ers Woodruff and Barney Adams came from the other camp to see the sick who are much better.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/14/47,09:23AM,George A. Smith,Decided to form a new camp in the morning. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/14/47,08:11AM,George A. Smith,Some cloudy but quite warm. Pleasant breeze from the South West. Several in camp sick with the fever. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/13/47,07:39PM,George A. Smith, I went to see the Prest. and returned about dark and reported to the camp that Prest. B. Young and Colonel A. P. Rockwood quite sick. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/13/47,03:23PM,Heber Kimball,"Egan and I returned back to our camp, accompanied by George A. Smith. Found Prest. Young a little better.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/13/47,02:20PM,John Brown,which now began to be very rough. This detachment is commanded by Elder O. Pratt. my company is selected to go among+others,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/13/47,02:00PM,John Brown,Brother Kimball returns with us to camp and draws out a company of 23 waggons to go ahead and prepare road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/13/47,11:32AM,Heber Kimball,"Returned w/ Brown & Mathews. Called a mtg & proposed the company go ahead w/ Er Pratt, hunt out the route, improve & make a good road. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/13/47,10:00AM,John Brown,The camp stops here and Brother Matthews and myself go back to see what detains him.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/13/47,09:22AM,Erastus Snow,23 of the best teams were selected with the ablest men and sent to prepare the way over the Lake Mount around the Weber River Canion.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/13/47,09:10AM,John Brown,The president still has not come up.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/13/47,08:57AM,Heber Kimball,Young and Rockwood remain very sick. John Brown & Joseph Mathews returned & reported that they are 6¾ miles ahead of us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/13/47,07:37AM,George A. Smith,Some clouds but very pleasant. The President did not come up last night. Some men went back to see him. I am much better. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/13/47,12:50AM,John Brown,We find him at the same place. Verry sick.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/12/47,10:03PM,Erastus Snow,"As Pres. Young and many others have taken seriously ill, we shall rest here for another day. And advance party will be sent ahead.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/12/47,06:21PM,Erastus Snow,We have found excellent spring water & the best feed for our stock we have had on our route. We have named this camp Mathew's Vale.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/12/47,06:12PM,George A. Smith,Vale abounding in good grasses. Good spring. Lopes killed. Road good. Soil a dark loam. A fine cave. Little rain--a brilliant rainbow. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/12/47,05:36PM,Heber Kimball,The rest are gone on. Young was insensible part of the afternoon. Br Rockwood is also very sick & mostly insensible with fever.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/12/47,04:53PM,George A. Smith,"Fine view of the mountain, dale and valley. Snowfree, green and beautiful, abundant vegetation. Descended to a fine spring. Grass good. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/12/47,03:00PM,George A. Smith,"Prest. Young couseled 33 wagons under Prof. Pratt to start on to fix road to Weber River Kanyon & survey Reeds cut off, while sick rest.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/12/47,02:44PM,Heber Kimball,"Time to move on, but Young is too sick to be moved. We'll tarry until he gets some better. 8 wagons stopped here, 3 of which are mine. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/12/47,02:34PM,Levi Jackman,It was thought best to send on a fue teems and men to look out and fix the road and the remanider with most of the sick to stop a day or two.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/12/47,01:13PM,Levi Jackman,President Young was taken sick today and stoped with a fue outher waggeons. my health remains verrey poor so that I am hardey able to walk.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/12/47,12:15PM,George A. Smith,"Elder Heber C. Kimball rode in, reported the President better but Col. Rockwood worse. Slight shower from the south west and thunder.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/12/47,12:11PM,George A. Smith,9 ¾ miles. 3 lopes killed. A long ascent ahead to quite an elevation. Prest. Young and a few wagons stayed at noon halt. He was sick.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/12/47,12:11PM,Heber Kimball,"Passed a small spring of good, clear cold water. Halting for noon at a narrow pass, near a ridge of high, broken rocks. 9 1/2 miles today.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/12/47,12:01PM,John Brown,Near needle cliffs. he stops with 8 waggons. the camp goes on to the caves.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/12/47,10:49AM,Levi Jackman,"not quite so bad hills, crossed Bare Creek. the soile looks better more and herbiage were plenty on the hills.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/12/47,10:36AM,Erastus Snow,The mountain Sage has in a great measure given place to grasses a variety of Prairie flowers and shrub ceders upon the sides of the hills,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/12/47,10:11AM,George A. Smith,"Forded Bear River, 30 rods wide, 2 feet deep. Current rapid, the bed stony. Soil redish, yellowish & white clay. Vegetation more abundant. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/12/47,08:10AM,John Brown,The president is taken sick.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/12/47,08:02AM,Erastus Snow,"We shall cross the bear river. It is about 2 feet deep, with a rappid currant running north.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/12/47,07:43AM,Heber Kimball,"Fording Bear River, a rapid stream. The bottom is full of large cobble stones. Banks lined w/ willows & strawberry vines. Soil looks rich.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/11/47,09:29PM,Heber Kimball,Hearing report of bro. Little concerning the road. We'll vote which road to take. General feeling of the 12 is to follow the south road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/11/47,07:36PM,George A. Smith,Camp assembled. Voted to take the northern route. There is a fine sulphur spring 200 yds south of where the road comes to the rivulet. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/11/47,03:51PM,George A. Smith,"Road forks to Bear River or off south. A fine spring of mineral tar exudes from hill 1 ½ mi. away near south road. Excellent, edible roots. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/11/47,02:28PM,Heber Kimball,"An oil spring discovered--bears a resemblance to tar. Some oil gun stocks, others shoes. Some gone filling buckets to grease wagon wheels.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/11/47,02:06PM,Levi Jackman,lay by all day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/11/47,11:45AM,Erastus Snow,We've found a Spring of mineral Tar or Bituminous Pitch. Some of our men filled up their Tar bucket & used it for wheel grease. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/11/47,10:02AM,Heber Kimball,"Descending the mtn, we found a spring, the surface covered w/ flower of sulpher. A black substance oozes out. Water smells bad, of sulpher.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/11/47,09:15AM,Heber Kimball,"Pres. Young & I went to the top of a mtn east of the camp to see the surrounding valley. Much timber and snow. We prayed, Young being mouth.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/11/47,08:00AM,John Brown,Brother Jesse Little & myself explore the route the camp did not move.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/11/47,07:35AM,George A. Smith,Thin ice in the bucket. A fine spring of excellent water between our camp and the first rise.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/11/47,07:34AM,Erastus Snow,We shall remain in our place for today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/11/47,07:20AM,John Brown,we lay by,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/10/47,08:21PM,Erastus Snow,The smoke was from a camp of men direct from the settlements in California. From them we obtained late papers & news of the Mexican war. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/10/47,07:51PM,Heber Kimball,"Met Mr. Goodier from Bear river valley. Wants us to go through his way, not by SL. Many believe he wants us to make a road to his place.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/10/47,07:36PM,George A. Smith,Camp assembled. Voted to take the northern route. There is a fine sulphur spring 200 yds south of where the road comes to the rivulet. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/10/47,07:33PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled 18 miles today and made camp. We Perceive a smoke on the river. Myself & several others are riding down to investigate.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/10/47,05:34PM,Heber Kimball,Descending again on the west side. It's so steep we'll have to lock the wagons for at least a mile. Most mountainous country I've ever seen.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/10/47,04:14PM,Levi Jackman,Some bad hills and verrey stoney. Some small fine vallies. went 14 mile,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/10/47,04:01PM,Heber Kimball,"3 bears are running up the side of the mountain. The hunters are trying to chase them, but it doesn't appear they'll have luck. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/10/47,03:51PM,George A. Smith,"Road forks to Bear River or off south. A fine spring of mineral tar exudes from hill 1 ½ mi. away near south road. Excellent, edible roots. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/10/47,03:15PM,Heber Kimball,Have reached dividing ridge between Colorado waters & Great Basin. Mtn's ascent is very steep. Must make a crooked road to gain the summit. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/10/47,02:06PM,Erastus Snow,Professor Albert Carrington has discovoured some Blossom of Stone coal which has been supposed not to exist in this region of country.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/10/47,12:02PM,Heber Kimball,"More steep ascents and descents today, with huge rocks that leave just enough space for a wagon to get through.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/10/47,11:26AM,Erastus Snow,After passing through several fertile vallies we are now crossing two of the most rugged hills we have passed on our Journey.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/10/47,08:16AM,Heber Kimball,"At a copperas spring, clear,tastes of copperas & alum. Leaves a singular feeling in the mouth. Water almost looks like blood at a distance.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/10/47,07:35AM,George A. Smith,Thin ice in the bucket. A fine spring of excellent water between our camp and the first rise.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/09/47,07:12PM,Erastus Snow,We are making camp 13 1/2 miles from Bridger after miles of ascent and passing many drifts of snow on this winding trail.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/09/47,04:00PM,George A. Smith,"Roads good, soil clay. Grass at camp good and plentiful. Several, in camp, sick. Latitude 41°16'11"", observation by Prof. Orson Pratt. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/09/47,03:37PM,Levi Jackman,we traviled 19 miles and camped on muddey. The road has been hilley & stooney. My health is on the mend but I am quite feeble.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/09/47,03:30PM,George A. Smith,"Ascended a long stony hill, passed over an elevated sage plain and descended a long steep hill to muddy Creek. Distance ¾ mile. Made camp. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/09/47,03:08PM,Heber Kimball,Crossing the Muddy Fork. We'll camp on the other side. I'ts a good chance for teams to fill themselves in the abundance of tall bunch grass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/09/47,02:29PM,Heber Kimball,"Going down the hill. The descent is the steepest & most difficult we have ever met with, being lengthy & almost perpendicular. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/09/47,12:33PM,Heber Kimball,"Ascended a long, steep hil. The top of this ridge tolerably level for several miles, but we'll have to descend to the lower land again. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/09/47,11:07AM,Erastus Snow,Fortunately for us a party of Emigrants passed this way last fall though their trail is now in many places scarcely discernable.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/09/47,11:06AM,George A. Smith,Clear and warm. Started at about 8 a.m. and took Hastings new road. After 6 ¼ miles stoped to water our stock at a fine spring run.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/09/47,09:36AM,Erastus Snow,"We've chosen a blind trail the general course of which is a little South of west, leading in the direction of the Salt Lake.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/09/47,08:57AM,Heber Kimball,On the road--it's very rough today. Brothers Brannan and Williams at the same time starting back to meet the company.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/08/47,08:01PM,Heber Kimball,Discussing Er Brannan & Williams. They're to return to meet Captn Brown from Pueblo to be discharged & get their pay from the U.S. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/08/47,07:42PM,Heber Kimball,In council listening to complaints from Mills against Gibbons. Both appear at fault & are being advised to be more careful & not get angry.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/08/47,04:20PM,Levi Jackman,We stopped all day frost this morning some new cases of sickness,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/08/47,03:11PM,George A. Smith,"Lying by to fix wagons, shoe horses, trade &c. I feel better. Latitude of Fort Bridger by observation of Prof. Orson Pratt 41°19'13"". ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/08/47,02:34PM,Erastus Snow,We are trading with the traders at the fort & with the French & Indians. Their skins & Peltry are as high as they were in the States,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/08/47,01:11PM,Heber Kimball,"W/ the 2 rifles I sent, Bro Egan got 20 pretty good buck skins. I consider that to be a pretty good trade. Some going fishing in the creek.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/08/47,10:54AM,Erastus Snow,There is timber and plenty of good feed and indeed this is about the first pleasant looking Spot I have seen west of the Pass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/08/47,09:08AM,Heber Kimball,We'll remain here today to mend wagons and tires. Many going to the Fort to trade. I'm sending brother Egan to trade for me.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/08/47,08:04AM,George A. Smith,"Quite a frost. Snow range Eute Mountains, part of Bear River Chain about fifteen miles south of us. Wind south west. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/07/47,08:52PM,Levi Jackman,I am nowe on the mend but am hardley able to walk. There is new cases about every day and what will be the end the Lord onley knowes.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/07/47,08:45PM,Levi Jackman,I do not know as I ever expearanced more pain the same lingth of time in my life than I did through monday night. mostley in my hips & back.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/07/47,07:29PM,Heber Kimball," Grass plentiful in this neighborhood. Whole region seems covered w/ rapid streams, doubtless from the melting of the snow on the mtns. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/07/47,06:30PM,Levi Jackman,I was taken verrey violentley sick on Monday with the Complaint that was in the Cam,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/07/47,05:33PM,George A. Smith,The boys have caught several fine black spotted trout. I am still quite unwell. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/07/47,05:18PM,Levi Jackman,Crost Blacks fork a number of times and camped near Ft bridger It consists of three log rooms and a small yard inclosed with pickets.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/07/47,05:12PM,Erastus Snow,We will make camp a little above its trading house haveing traveld 18 miles today. Here we will rest ourselves & teams one day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/07/47,04:57PM,George A. Smith,"Bridgers Fort, so called, consists of two long, low, rough cabins built in the form of an L with a small enclosure for stock.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/07/47,03:57PM,Heber Kimball,"Arrived near 9 Indian Lodges. Tim Goodall here, 1 of the trappers who passed at the Platte ferry. The few Indians here have handsome ponies.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/07/47,03:44PM,George A. Smith,"2 miles below Farr's Bridger, the Oregon trail turns off. Crossed 7 mountain streams, passed 17 Snake Indian lodges. Bridger's Fork. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/07/47,03:18PM,Heber Kimball,Having forded four more creeks. Passing Fort Bridger now. Will likely go a little farther--and cross more creeks--before setting up camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/07/47,03:15PM,Erastus Snow,The river separats into 7 or 8 riffles and creeks which flow over an extensive bottom which divide it into numerous Islands we must cross.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/07/47,02:30PM,John Brown,From here we take the route to Salt Lake at Bear River. Here we meet a company from California. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/07/47,02:10PM,John Brown,Mr. Miles Goodyear is in the company. He gives us much information in relation to the country. He had a fort of the lake near Weber river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/07/47,02:00PM,John Brown,We reach Fort Bridger and meet some men returning from Oregon by whom I sent a letter home,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/07/47,01:45PM,George A. Smith,"Some distance on our left a long range of snowy mountains, extending north west and south east.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/07/47,12:11PM,Heber Kimball,"Halting at another creek for rest. Some of the wagons have gone on, expecting to reach Bridgers Fort before they halt.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/07/47,08:35AM,Heber Kimball,"Fording Blacks Ford once more. There is abundance of good grass, wild flax and handsome flowers.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/06/47,09:56PM,Lorenzo Young,"I shall skip to entering the valley on account of my health, the fatigue of traveling, and with my labor prevent my keeping a daily journal",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/06/47,09:34PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled all day through the hardest kind of a road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/06/47,08:04PM,Levi Jackman,Struck on Blacks fork. Went 18 1/2,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/06/47,05:33PM,George A. Smith,The names of the fords are according to Fremonts map. Geo. A. Smith is quite unwell with the Mountain fever. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/06/47,05:12PM,Erastus Snow,12 miles without water and we have come to the Black river once again.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/06/47,04:49PM,Erastus Snow,"We crossed the Black river for a second time and will now make camp, having traveled 18 miles today.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/06/47,04:44PM,George A. Smith,". . . dandelions seeding, flax seeding and thrifty, thistle in bloom, small trees very like crab apples. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/06/47,04:43PM,George A. Smith,"Camped on Black fork bank. 18 ¾ miles. Grass good. Cottonwoods, red willows, currant bushes, thrifty berries, rose bushes. . .",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/06/47,11:49AM,Erastus Snow,"We have come upon another tributary of Green river, the Black river. The current is strong and our wagon beds scarcely clear the water.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/06/47,11:28AM,George A. Smith,Kept up Black's fork and then Ham's for about 4 miles. Crossed Hams fork at a good ford about 20 yards wide. Grass good and fuel plenty.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/06/47,10:33AM,Erastus Snow,Have arrived at a stream 4 rods wide.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/05/47,07:33PM,Lorenzo Young, traveled 20 miles through a sandy desolate country and see nothing but sage,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/05/47,07:29PM,Levi Jackman,"we kept down green river a fue miles then left it and struck over on Ham's fork, campt. traviled 20 mile",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/05/47,05:13PM,George A. Smith,"The edges of the table mounds and the bluffs of Blacks Fork are composed of indurated green clay, gray marl and earthy limestone. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/05/47,05:12PM,George A. Smith,Camped on Blacks Fork at 5 pm. 20 miles. Grass en route to none and very poor around camp. Caught a fine fish resembling salmon trout.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/05/47,03:28PM,Erastus Snow,After 21 miles without water we have struck Ham's Fork and made camp although it is the middle of the afternoon. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/05/47,01:20PM,Erastus Snow,We have been unable to find water all day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/05/47,07:47AM,George A. Smith,Clear and pleasant. The sick are getting better. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/04/47,07:29PM,Heber Kimball,1 of Bro Crows oxen found poisoned by eating a weed or plants which grows here. It was badly swelled and I understand was dead when found.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/04/47,04:32PM,Levi Jackman,Today a part of a detachmant from the mormon Batalion came up with us. They were on their way to Fort Bridger.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/04/47,03:57PM,Levi Jackman,a good meney of the Camp has been taken sick. They was taken sick with a pain in the head and back. attended with a feaver.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/04/47,02:20PM,George A. Smith,"12 of our battalion from Pueblo arrived, well armed and mounted. They left their company at North Fork, crossing. A Lyman is with them. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/04/47,02:04PM,Lorenzo Young,13 brethren came up with us from the army. we received them with 3 cheers and Hosannas to God and the lamb that so many returned in saftyns,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/04/47,01:51PM,John Brown,They are gladly received by three cheers & thanks to God that so many have returned from the army.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/04/47,01:50PM,John Brown,Thirteen men of the Mormon Battalion came up under Sergeant T.S. Williams. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/04/47,11:44AM,Erastus Snow,5 men were back with letters to our brethren of the next company & to Pilot them over.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/04/47,11:42AM,Heber Kimball,Five brethren chosen to go back to help the companies that follow--seems prudent to send those with families coming along behind us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/04/47,11:11AM,Lorenzo Young,sent back four men to meet the other company. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/04/47,10:48AM,Levi Jackman,We stayed at this place and sent five men back to meet the camp that was Comming after us to take dispatches and guide them on.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/04/47,10:17AM,Heber Kimball,We've decided to leave a raft tied on each side of the river so they're ready for those going either direction. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/04/47,10:12AM,George A. Smith,They’ll tell them about camp places and help their own families. One of Bro. John Brown's oxen died.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/04/47,10:11AM,George A. Smith,"Sent a letter to my father. P. Young, E. Glines, R. Badger, A. Farr and G. Woodward went back to meet our next company.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/04/47,09:05AM,John Brown,We lay still. Sent 4 or 5 men back to meet and pilot the companies over.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 07/04/47,08:04AM,Heber Kimball,Orders given to congregate for prayer meeting and to hear from the bishops. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/03/47,07:52PM,Heber Kimball,"Pres Young addressed the men about trading at Ft Bridger, to not throw away their goods but to be wise & prudent.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/03/47,06:32PM,George A. Smith,Musquetoes very thick. Nearly opposite on the cliffs is an overhanging of indurated green clay or marl from 100-150 feet high. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/03/47,05:07PM,George A. Smith,"Started to travel between three and four keeping near the river, the clay, sand and gravely road making it heavy traveling. Camped.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/03/47,02:38PM,Heber Kimball,"Approaching camp, cattle, horses & men are covered with musquitoes. I don't recollect of ever seeing more in any place in my life.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/03/47,12:53PM,Heber Kimball,The last of the wagons is safely over. The cattle and other animals crossing now. We feel grateful for the safe crossing.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/03/47,12:45PM,George A. Smith,"I am much better as is Bro. Geo. Wardle. Cloudy & cool, thundered and showered a little. We are all over safe. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/03/47,12:36PM,Heber Kimball,Storm is picking up. Brethren returned and reported a good camping site about 4 miles from here.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/03/47,12:22PM,Erastus Snow,"All safely over, we are heading for a camp to make for Sunday.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/03/47,10:33AM,Lorenzo Young,remaining in camp today,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/03/47,08:11AM,Heber Kimball,Morning is stormy. Brethren resuming ferrying the last wagons while others go ahead to find a new campsite.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/02/47,06:22PM,Levi Jackman,we finished and went on 3 miles down the river about south.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/02/47,06:02PM,Heber Kimball,"After another day of ferrying, only 20 wagons remain for tomorrow.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/02/47,03:27PM,Lorenzo Young,Clara is better. John Young Greene is taken down with the fever. Samuel Brannen met us at Green River from California,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/02/47,02:44PM,Heber Kimball,The 12 in council plan to send 3 or 4 brethren to meet the next company & serve as pilots. Letter of instructions ordered to be wrote.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/02/47,12:34PM,George A. Smith,"Some of the sick getting better and others taking sick with what is called in this country, camp fever. Geo. Wardle is a little better. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/02/47,12:33PM,George A. Smith,I was considerably unwell. Nearly all the stock all all the wagons but eighteen over safe and sound. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/02/47,11:38AM,Erastus Snow,We are still ferrying our loads across the river on the rafts we have built. We hope to finish tomorrow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/02/47,09:03AM,Heber Kimball,"2nd division has finished their second raft and will commence ferrying, including my wagon and Pres Young's.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/02/47,08:33AM,Lorenzo Young,our waggons are crossing the River this morning. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 07/02/47,07:56AM,George A. Smith,Both rafts busy. Just before sunrise we swam over quite a number of cattle and horses. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/01/47,07:14PM,Heber Kimball,Gentiles behind us report similar fevers--and deaths. We have no deaths and don't expect any. The first to be ill are recovering.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/01/47,04:27PM,Heber Kimball,"After a hard day's toil, we succeed in getting only 14 wagons over the river. More men are falling ill to the fever.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/01/47,03:11PM,George A. Smith,"Second division raft abandoned and another built from twenty five to ten feet. First division crossed over 4 more wagons, making 10 in all. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/01/47,02:22PM,Erastus Snow,In the process of crossing the Green river. More men are afflicted with Mountain Fever. I feel quite weak and feeble as do others.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 07/01/47,01:38PM,Levi Jackman,"we Commenced crossing the river, This river is about 40 rods wide and the currint is heavey it was a harde job to cross over",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 07/01/47,10:56AM,Heber Kimball,"Wind is picking up, impeding our progress. 2nd division's raft is too soggy to work; another needs to be made.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/01/47,10:55AM,George A. Smith,Drove some cattle in twice to swim across the river but they would not. Our raft sat over 5 wagons until the wind forced us to quit. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 07/01/47,09:10AM,Heber Kimball,2nd division has finished their raft; we'll begin ferrying the wagons over now.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 07/01/47,09:01AM,Lorenzo Young,comenced crossing the River. the Brethren were atacked with the mountain fever and likewise Clarra. she was very sick during the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/30/47,08:12PM,George A. Smith,"From South Pass to this crossing are strong indications of iron, coal, lead and copper. Both of our rafts were finished about dark. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/30/47,08:11PM,George A. Smith,"Geo. Wardle is quite unwell—severe cold and high fever. Many others are also, owing probably to fatigue and exposure to the cool night air. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/30/47,07:09PM,Heber Kimball,Meeting with the 12 and Brannon to hear his report. 11 died on the ship journey. The saints are growing grain in abundance.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/30/47,06:17PM,Levi Jackman,This day Bro Brannon came to us from Callifornia he brought a good report from the countrey and the brethren in that countrey.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/30/47,05:04PM,Lorenzo Young,I have begun my baking and washing and so on. the men went to building a raft,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/30/47,05:02PM,George A. Smith,"Bro. Brannan and 2 others came into our camp from California. He brought along the ""California Star"" which reports of our battalion in CA. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/30/47,05:02PM,Lorenzo Young,camped on the bank under the shade of some trees which was a treat. I assure you they being the only one we'd seen for some hundred miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/30/47,03:59PM,Erastus Snow,As the fever increases the pain in the head & back becomes almost insufferable. I fear it is Mountain Fever. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/30/47,02:40PM,John Brown,We make some rafts. A great many brethren are taken with the Mountan fever,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/30/47,02:30PM,John Brown,We reach Green River where we meet Samuel Brannan & others from California. The river is high.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/30/47,02:28PM,Heber Kimball,"Samuel Brannon has arrived, coming from California to meet us. He is with a smith who caused problems after Joseph's death.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/30/47,01:21PM,Erastus Snow,"I am feeling quite ill, with soreness in the flesh; and pain in the head and all parts of the body.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/30/47,12:37PM,George A. Smith,"Travelled 8 miles and nooned on the Green River. After dinner we were all busy washing, smithing, coal burning, and raft making. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/30/47,12:18PM,Lorenzo Young,we've traveled 8 miles and come to green River. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/30/47,11:47AM,Erastus Snow,Traveled 8 1/2 miles and have reached the Green River. We went to building rafts.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/30/47,11:35AM,Heber Kimball,"After 8 miles, we've reached the Green River & are setting up camp. The 2 divisions will make rafts. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/30/47,11:29AM,Levi Jackman,"We struck the green River. It is scirted with bitter cotton wood of good Size, We had to make rafts to cross on",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/30/47,07:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Returning to camp w/ Pres Young after going ahead to view the road, etc. More men sick. Continuing our journey soon.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/29/47,10:58PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 24 miles and camped on big sandy. did not get camped until after dark,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/29/47,09:41PM,Heber Kimball,"Setting up camp by moonlight. Much grass, but no wood. Several men getting sick with severe fever, likely from exposure to dampness & water.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/29/47,09:35PM,Erastus Snow,After 18 miles we've found a good camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/29/47,09:30PM,George A. Smith,Late making camp on Big Sandy. We crossed at 1:30 and made a slight ascent into a very extensive plain. 17 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/29/47,08:22PM,Heber Kimball,"Road hilly & uneven, in some places loose fragments of rock make bad travelling. Many rocks thrown off the road by the extra men.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/29/47,04:49PM,Erastus Snow,Have not found good feed for the stock or water. Will keep looking for a good camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/29/47,02:56PM,Levi Jackman,Warm day. The countrey was quite level and the Wind River Mountain was in plain vieue on the right,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/29/47,02:13PM,Heber Kimball,After travelling 9½ miles prest. Young rode up and reported that we have to go at least 11 miles further before we can get feed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/29/47,01:37PM,Heber Kimball,"Pres Y & others ahead, looking for a campsite. Course about SW, road generally good: rolling, hard, parts covered w/ loose fragments of rock",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/29/47,11:46AM,George A. Smith,"Rolled 6 ¾ miles to Big Sandy, about 60 yds wide. The ford in Little Sandy and Big Sandy are said to be perfectly dry in the fall.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/29/47,11:10AM,Erastus Snow,We have traveled 6 miles and must now cross the Big Sandy which is about the size of Sweet Water. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/29/47,10:46AM,Heber Kimball,"Morning pleasant; growing hot. Today's road very, though barren. Halting for noon on the banks of the big sandy.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/29/47,07:45AM,George A. Smith,"Mr. Bridger and men continued on to Ft. John. View very extensive over a level plain, bounded at a long distance by snow-capped mountains",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/28/47,07:43PM,Lorenzo Young,this afternoon traveled 7 miles and camped for the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/28/47,07:33PM,Heber Kimball,"Met w/ Mr Bridger, who told us much about what to expect about the salt lake and the region. Convinced that many of his stories are greatly exaggerated.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/28/47,05:56PM,George A. Smith,"Also south in Piute County where they raise wheat, corn &c. of the best quality. He bought of Moses Harris 3 deer skins and one elk skin. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/28/47,05:55PM,George A. Smith,Prest. Young and the twelve conversed with Mr. Bridger who spoke very favorably of our being able to find a good location on or near a lake.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/28/47,05:36PM,Erastus Snow,"The men shall camped with us & give us much information relative to the roads, Streams and country generally. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/28/47,05:23PM,Lorenzo Young,I was sick all day yesterday but feel a little better to day. this journey is very fatigueing. we feel almost wore out. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/28/47,04:44PM,George A. Smith,Noon halt on little Sandy. Distance 13 ½ miles. Grass scanty. rossed little Sandy and met Mr. [Jim] Bridger and two men with him. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/28/47,04:41PM,Heber Kimball,"Crossing a small river--seemed easy at first, but the later wagons are having a harder time now that the bank is getting wet and soggy.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/28/47,04:18PM,Erastus Snow,We camped early in consequence of meeting Mr. Bridger & two of his men bound for Fort Larrimie.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/28/47,04:13PM,Levi Jackman,we met Capt Bridger of Bridger foort. he gave us more information in regard to the Salt lake countrey and the account was verrey favorable.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/28/47,02:03PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 13 miles and stopped to bate near Big Sandy. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/28/47,01:34PM,Heber Kimball,"Someone found a piece of petrified wood that looks like cottonwood. Appears to have rotted, broke off alive then petrified.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/28/47,11:51AM,George A. Smith,Came to a fork in the road & We took the left for Ft. Bridger: the right going on more direct to Bear River bend. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/28/47,09:16AM,Heber Kimball,"Have reached the grand fork in the roads. To the right leads to Oregon, to the left leads to California by the salt lake. That is our road.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/28/47,06:52AM,Heber Kimball,Trading w/ Mr. Harris. He is well versed; it is hard to get a fair trade with him.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/28/47,01:09AM,Erastus Snow,Crossed the Little Sandy river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/27/47,08:57PM,Heber Kimball,"Aniversary of the cruel massacre of our beloved Joseph & Hyrum, 3 yrs. Lord has prospered our journey. We're beyond the reach of persecutors",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/27/47,08:19PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 16 miles and camped on little Sandy. found poor feed,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/27/47,07:09PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled 15 1/4 miles today and camped upon another small tributary of the Sweetwater.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/27/47,05:40PM,George A. Smith,North and south breadth of grass from 20-25 miles. Gently rolling. One hardly suspects they’re crossing the back bone of North America. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/27/47,05:37PM,George A. Smith,"Crossed a quicksand bed called ""Dry Sandy.” Grass scanty. We are using sage, absinthe and grease bush for fuel. Mr. Harris came with us. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/27/47,03:46PM,Lorenzo Young,this day we have come to the waters of the green River. we are on the summit where the waters flow towards the Atlantic and Pacific. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/27/47,03:08PM,Heber Kimball,"Have little hope for moderate good country. Harris says the region is sandy, destitute of timber & vegetation, except for the Cache valley.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/27/47,02:54PM,Levi Jackman,We met a Comp. from Origon and olde mountainear who gave us not verrey favorable account of the countrey around Bear river or the salt lake.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/27/47,01:33PM,Heber Kimball,"Mr. Harris brought 5 of the Oregon Paper, starting Feb 11th. Also a copy of the California Star published by Samuel Brannan in Yerba Buena.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/27/47,11:53AM,Heber Kimball,"Satisfaction seeing the waters run westward instead of eastward. A mtn range in the distance, white w/ snow. Good grass here, no timber.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/27/47,11:23AM,George A. Smith,"Rolled on to keep ahead of the Emigration Co's. Crossed muddy springs, it being the first tributary of the Pacific we have crossed. 6 ¼ mi.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/27/47,10:42AM,Heber Kimball,"At the dividing ridge of the ""south pass."" Er Pratt took a Barometrical observation and found the altitude to be 7085 feet.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/27/47,09:25AM,Erastus Snow,We have sent letters back with some men from Oregon bound for the States.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/27/47,08:30AM,Heber Kimball,"Coming on a group of traders--8 men, abt 25 animals laden w/ packs of skins, robes &c. Several brethren hope to sent letters back by them.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/26/47,07:22PM,Erastus Snow,"After traveling about 19 miles, we have found a good camping place thanks to some of our men who followed up the Sweetwater. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/26/47,06:18PM,Heber Kimball,A Mr Harris from a company bound for Oregon has traveled this area much & is well informed in about the country & region of the salt lake. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/26/47,05:59PM,Lorenzo Young,"we have traveled in sight of banks of snow for several days. when we stopped at noon we found snow 4 feet deep, good feed by the side of it",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/26/47,05:54PM,Lorenzo Young,if I could not look to the right and left I should not guess I was crossing the Rocky Mountains. it is the best road we have found for miles,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/26/47,05:14PM,George A. Smith,Made camp. Seeing smoke ahead we found an old hunter named Moses Harris who came to pilot emigrants returning to the states. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/26/47,04:16PM,Heber Kimball,Crossed another creek--this one superior to the last. We'll camp here.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/26/47,04:14PM,Erastus Snow,From Fort Larimie to this ridge according to our roadometer it is 246 1/2 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/26/47,04:11PM,Erastus Snow,we have arrived at a small ridge which divides the waters flowing to the Gulf of Mexico from those that flow into the Gulf of California.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/26/47,02:28PM,Lorenzo Young,came to the pass in the mountains. . ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/26/47,12:54PM,George A. Smith,"Every thing blooming. Grass good. As stock grazed, the children were snow balling on some deep snow bank at the foot of the hill. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/26/47,12:31PM,Erastus Snow,"After traveling 11 miles and crossing three more rivers, we have are at the place what is termed the foot of the Pass. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/26/47,12:09PM,Heber Kimball,"Went 6 miles out with Er Pratt. Found a small stream ascertained to be the head waters of the Pacific, the stream running towards the west. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/26/47,12:00PM,Levi Jackman,we came to Sweet water again and crost it and stop[p]ed to bait. The Snow lay in heapes under the north side of the bluffs,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/26/47,10:12AM,Levi Jackman,This is a Cold morning. every thing Covered with frost and Ice in the water pails. It soon became warm again onley wind was colde,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/26/47,09:44AM,Heber Kimball,Crossed a branch of Sweetwater. Water clear & cold. A camping spot were it not so cold--large snow banks are both above and below the road. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/26/47,09:39AM,George A. Smith,"28° at sunrise. Ice formed in the water pails. Crossed two good sized branches of the Sweet water, then crossed the Sweet water. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/26/47,08:05AM,Heber Kimball,"Morning very cold. Considerable ice in water pails. Crossed 2 creeks this morning, 1 from springs to the south near a grove of small timber.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/26/47,06:54AM,Erastus Snow,Our milk and water froze during the night as if it were winter.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/26/47,12:00AM,George A. Smith,Today is my birthday. I sat up with Prof. Orson Pratt and read California and Oregon papers by the light of a sage fire. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/25/47,09:48PM,Lorenzo Young,traveling thro most barren desolate country I ever saw. we anticipated seeing timber as we approached the Mountains but we were disappointed,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/25/47,09:47PM,Lorenzo Young,"started early, had a hilly hard rough road. traveled 21 miles and camped for the night. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/25/47,07:51PM,Heber Kimball,Have 1 gentile camp left to pass. Hope to do so soon so we have first pick of feeding areas and campgrounds. Nights exceedingly cold.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/25/47,06:32PM,Heber Kimball,"Some brethren brought ice 4-5"" thick from north of camp. Creek banks have gooseberry bushes, strawberry roots & flowers, some white clover.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/25/47,06:13PM,Erastus Snow,We have found a tolerable camping place on a mountain rivulet and are seeking our overcoats.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/25/47,06:03PM,Levi Jackman,We found Snow and ice along the road. This is a cold Frozen part of the world and is far from being fit for humane beings to live in. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/25/47,05:29PM,George A. Smith,½ mile below camp is a grove of quaking asps covering five or six acres: some of them from eight to ten inches in diameter. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/25/47,04:28PM,Levi Jackman,The day was Colde and verrey windey. We ware traviling amidst the Rockey Mountains tho we had not reached the highest point.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/25/47,02:48PM,George A. Smith,Fine view of the two Table rocks on the South side of the pass and Rocky Mountains. Myself and A. Carrington found a bank of snow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/25/47,02:47PM,George A. Smith,Dandelions and strawberries in full bloom also very large wild onions. A fine view of Wind River Mountains gleaming with snow and ice. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/25/47,02:41PM,Erastus Snow,We pass drifts of snow and large bodies of Ice about the rivulets. We have put on our coats as it is very cold. The way has been rocky.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/25/47,02:28PM,Heber Kimball,"Came to a heavy bank of snow. Some of the brethren went to visit, and are amusing them selves by snow balling each other.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/25/47,01:57PM,Heber Kimball,"Some places are good hard road, in other places over rocks & loose fragments. Severe on wagons, requires great care in teamsters. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/25/47,12:22PM,Erastus Snow,It was quite warm in the morning but as we begn to rise and meet the cold blasts from the mountains of snow & Ice we gather our vests.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/25/47,11:31AM,George A. Smith,I bled at the lungs some last night and this morning. Did not sleep much. Crossed a small spring run of good water. 8 ¾ miles. Grass good.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/25/47,11:26AM,Heber Kimball,"On uneven, twisting, and very steep & unpleasant bluffs and sandy ridges. Crossing a narrow creek before we halt for dinner. Cold wind.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/25/47,06:30AM,Heber Kimball,President Young's horse is dead. Heading out soon to continue the journey.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/25/47,06:21AM,Erastus Snow,The President's horse died during the night. He was the most highly priced of any horse in the camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/24/47,10:19PM,Lorenzo Young,camping on the bank of the Sweet water. After we camped John Holman shot Bro Brighams John horse accidentally. was the best horse in camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/24/47,09:03PM,Heber Kimball,"P Young filled w/ sorrow. Doesn't blame Holman, who grieves enough. Brethren sorrowful at 2nd accident w/ rifles killing a horse.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/24/47,08:50PM,Erastus Snow,While gathering the stock the Presidents saddle horse was shot through the body through the carelessness of a young man.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/24/47,07:57PM,George A. Smith,John Hollman accidently shot Prest. Young’s horse. It was considered the best horse in the camp. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/24/47,07:34PM,Heber Kimball,"Horse's belly has a large hole; it's bleeding freely. He cannot survive long & appears to be in great pain, the sweat falling from his forehead in large drops. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/24/47,07:30PM,Heber Kimball,Holman had loaded rifle in his hand while walking Young's horse. Horse tried to go back. Holman unthinkingly urged the horse forward w/ his rifle--the cock caught & rifle fired a little forward of the nigh hind leg of the horse. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/24/47,05:16PM,George A. Smith,Reached Sweet Water again and camped. 17 ¾ miles. I walked it and got quite fatigued. A Sage hen was killed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/24/47,03:30PM,Heber Kimball,Formed encampment so as to enclose a bend in the river. The feed here is very good and plenty of willow bushes for fuel.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/24/47,03:07PM,Erastus Snow,"After traveling 17 3/4 miles, we have camped our teams being nearly exhausted from fatigue, hunger and thirst.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/24/47,01:42PM,Levi Jackman,the roads was sandey and our teems tired and no outher camping place being we concluded to stop till anouther day,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/24/47,01:13PM,Levi Jackman,we traviled 17 3/4 miles today before we found a spot of grass suffi[c]ient to bait our teams on. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/24/47,01:10PM,George A. Smith,Grass indifferent. Spring water sulphery. Some pools brackish from the saline deposit. The valley has a slight smell like a salt marsh. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/24/47,12:32PM,Lorenzo Young,we also passed a spring of alkali and salt. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/24/47,12:23PM,Lorenzo Young,the water that oosed out of the ice was good. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/24/47,12:22PM,Lorenzo Young,started at 6 drove 14 miles found a quagmire and an ice spring containing sulphur water and ice 1 ½ inches thick. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/24/47,11:01AM,Erastus Snow,Our trail has left the river about a west course.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/24/47,09:49AM,Heber Kimball,"2 more alkali pools, white w/ saleratus. Many gathering it. If used at regular strength, bread turns green & smells like diluted copperas.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/24/47,09:06AM,Heber Kimball,"At ""Ice Spring."" Under alkali water is a bed of clear ice. Some broke pieces off; it's sweet & refreshing. Ice at least 4"" thick.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/24/47,08:55AM,Erastus Snow,"We have arrived at two small lakes, one of which was very strongly impregnated with Salt & Sulphur & the other with Salt and Alkali.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/24/47,06:14AM,Heber Kimball,"Designed to make an early start, get ahead to get best feed at night. The other companies started half an hour ago, before we were ready.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,09:33PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 20/2 miles and camping for the night. we came in sight of the Rocky Mountains,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,07:29PM,Erastus Snow,In the distance at the right appears the towering heights of the Wind river chain of the Rocky Mts covered with immence bodies of Snow. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/23/47,06:54PM,Erastus Snow,A small detachment from one of the Emigrant parties has dirven up to our camp to get our Blacksmiths to do some work for them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/23/47,06:32PM,Heber Kimball,Missourian went ahead to examine the route &c. Hid in hills here from Indians but hasn't seen any. Says water is 14 mi and the pass is 28.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,06:28PM,Erastus Snow,"We are again upon the river in a convenient camping ground with two companies of Emigrants in view before us, and one in our rear.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/23/47,05:55PM,George A. Smith,"One small Emigration Co. camped ½ mile above us and another1 ½ mile, being the second that left the river Platte the morning we did. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/23/47,05:55PM,Heber Kimball,"2 Missouri companies camped near us, one abt 1/2 mile the other 1 mi away. We're told that we have to travel 18 mi before next water.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,05:09PM,Levi Jackman,It has been verrey sandey & hevey whealing today. We now Can see the wind river mountains and they look verrey high.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/23/47,03:02PM,Heber Kimball,"Cheered by a view of the ""Wind River Chain"" of the Rocky Mtns towering white w/ snow. Some peaks very high. Has a rough & broken appearance.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,02:56PM,Erastus Snow,"Deep sand and heavy wheeling on this trail. Weather is pleasant, however.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/23/47,01:23PM,Erastus Snow,The main road should have led us across the river four times in 10 miles thus we have chosen to take a less frequent trail.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/23/47,12:31PM,George A. Smith,The bottom is level and dense with thrifty absinthe. Low range of granite on our right. Noon halt at the issuing of the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/23/47,12:28PM,Heber Kimball,We're splicing a stick of wood onto Lorenzo Young's axle tree. We hope this will enabled him to follow on to camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,11:46AM,Heber Kimball,"Crossing the 2nd difficult creek of the day, Lorenzo Young broke an axle tree on his wagon. Some Missourians offering to take his load for a time.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,11:45AM,Heber Kimball,"Halting for rest. Following the river bank, which is sandy and hard on teams.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,09:33AM,Lorenzo Young,he's taking most of our load and on to the camp. the brethren went at it and put in an axeltree so we did not hinder the camp. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,09:20AM,Lorenzo Young,"he harnessed his horse and we started for the camp. had not gone far when we met Bros Brigham, Woodruff, Benson and John Holman. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,09:15AM,Lorenzo Young,"we unloaded the hind part of the waggon, raised it up, lashed on the timber and was harnessing Bro Hs mare when Mr Young came back. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,09:02AM,George A. Smith,Passed the head board of a grave marked Matilda Crowly B. July 16th 1830 D July 7th 1846. In 1 ½ mile crossed Cottonwood Creek. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/23/47,09:00AM,Lorenzo Young,"we're looking round the waggon to find anything to hold up the wheel, we found a piece of timber that was calculated for a whip stock. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,08:50AM,Lorenzo Young,Mr Young unharnessed one of his horses and started for camp. I was alone felt lonesome but Bro William Henry came back and staid with me.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,08:40AM,Lorenzo Young,we are behind 3/2 of a mile and one of our axletrees broke on the naked prarie without a stick of timber or any one near to help us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,08:34AM,Lorenzo Young,we're falling behind the camp on account of our horses walking faster than other teams and it fretted them. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/23/47,07:17AM,Heber Kimball,"Shortly after our start this morning, saw a grave near the road & a board w/ these words: Matilda Crowley, B. July 16 1830 & D. July 7 1846.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/23/47,06:59AM,Lorenzo Young,starting at 7. Mr Young has a sore thumb. it paind dreadfully makes him sick. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/22/47,09:01PM,Erastus Snow,A company of Origon Emigrants are 5 miles in advance of us and another about the same distance in the rear.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/22/47,08:58PM,Heber Kimball,"After setting up camp Er Woodruff & I climbed a bluff. Kneeling tog. & offering prayers for the camp, the saints, & esp our dear families.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/22/47,08:43PM,Erastus Snow,We are camped tonight on the river at the base of an imposing Butte about 250 feet high having traveled about 20 miles today. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/22/47,08:33PM,Lorenzo Young,we passed the Saleratus Spring and stopped and gathered about 25 lb of Saleratus for our own use. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/22/47,08:13PM,George A. Smith,Passed two isolated granite masses one on either hand and camped in a circle near the river and at the foot of a high hill. 10 ¾ miles,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/22/47,05:32PM,Lorenzo Young,we have traveled thro the most barren country I ever saw for hundreds of miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/22/47,04:19PM,Heber Kimball,"Crossing a steep creek, Driggs' horses sprang forward & broke the harness to pieces. Oxen hauled wagon to not hinder others from crossing.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/22/47,02:25PM,George A. Smith,Passed a pond on our left and began to wind among hills. The prairie bottom,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/22/47,02:25PM,Heber Kimball,"After a 2-hour break, we're on our way again, passing another lake with banks mostly of white saleratus. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/22/47,02:05PM,Levi Jackman,The weather was verrey warm and plenty of Snow in plain Sight on the high hills--or what is Called Sweet water mountains.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/22/47,12:06PM,George A. Smith,"A young man named Columbus Austin of Morson Co., Ill, of the Emigrant Co. drowned on the 18th by swimming a horse across the north Fork. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/22/47,11:09AM,Erastus Snow,"Our roads laying off from the river, chiefly has been sandy and rough, no particular change in the products or face of the country. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/21/47,08:34PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 19 miles and camped in a beautiful place. had good feed,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/21/47,07:55PM,Heber Kimball,"Harriet Young made bread with the saleratus--nice and light, & no unpleasant taste. Says the saleratus is twice as strong as that in stores.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/21/47,07:29PM,Erastus Snow,"I followed a foot path till I was under the highest point of rocks. The river roars, compelling me to retreat by the way I entered.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/21/47,06:42PM,Erastus Snow,"Having traveled 15 miles today, we are camped about a mile above what is commonly called the Devils Gate.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/21/47,05:46PM,George A. Smith,"Below camp the Sweet Water rushes through a granite spur, falling 10-15 feet. Both walls rise vertical, the right to the hight of 400 feet. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/21/47,04:21PM,Levi Jackman,It is a singular place and a fine Situation for miles. This is called the devels gate. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/21/47,02:11PM,George A. Smith,"At Rock Island a board read, 'To Fort John, 175 ¼ miles.' Crossed the Sweet Water, 2 ½ feet deep. Passed through 'Devil Gate'. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/21/47,01:20PM,Levi Jackman,We reached Sweatt water at Independance Rock. we crossed the creek which was about three rods wide and 2 1/2 ft deep.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/21/47,01:11PM,Erastus Snow,We are fording the beautiful river a mile above the Rock. The water runs into our lowest waggon beds but appeared to be rapidly falling.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/21/47,01:07PM,Heber Kimball,"When the wagons came in sight, we waved our hats but they didn't see the sign and stopped 2 miles south of us. Have to go get them.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/21/47,12:32PM,Heber Kimball,Arrived at the Sweetwater at 12. Rode ahead to find a place to halt. We found a suitable place a little South West of the Rock Independence.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/21/47,12:18PM,Erastus Snow,7½ miles travel has brot us to Sweetwater near the celebrated Independence Rock.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/21/47,12:11PM,George A. Smith,"1847wwoodruff and J. Brown still out. Noon halt on the left bank of the Sweet Water, 1/4 mile from the road side on Rock Independence. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/21/47,10:38AM,Levi Jackman,It has a differant taste from Common salt. It tasts as if mixed with hemlock and it will ancer in sted of salerates to rais bread with,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/21/47,10:36AM,Levi Jackman,We passed a number of salt ponds as the salt Covers the ground where the water is dried away. a bushel could be geathered in a fue hours,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/21/47,10:24AM,Heber Kimball,The water we're passing is NOT the Sweetwater. Travelers say it's poisoned More likely it's animals drink too much from the salt.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/21/47,09:48AM,Heber Kimball,Many alkali lakes w/ a nauseus smell. Saleratus here said to raise bread equal to the best in the east. Lorenzo Young gathered a pail.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/20/47,08:46PM,Erastus Snow,Mountain Sage covers this barren country. In fertile spots it grows rank and becomes quite a shrub. It is our only fuel tonight.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/20/47,08:18PM,Erastus Snow,We made camp half a mile off the main road on a beautifull creek which empties into Sweetwater having traveled 20 1/2 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/20/47,05:26PM,George A. Smith,Some teams very tired. I walked the whole 20 miles today. W. Woodruff and John Brown went ahead to scout for camps. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/20/47,04:07PM,Heber Kimball,"While we're halted, we decided to vote for President Young to take the lead with his wagon and try to proceed a little faster.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/20/47,02:59PM,Heber Kimball,"Halting to feed in a ravine. Plenty of grass for teams, good stream of water. Have travelled 9 mi over sandy, barren land.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/20/47,01:32PM,John Brown,He had gone to California by way of water with a company of saints.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,01:30PM,John Brown,We get some papers and one number of the California Star published by Samuel Branon. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,01:10PM,John Brown,We meet a company from Oregon at Pacific Spring and Major Harris an old mountaineering man from whom we learn a great deal about the country,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,01:00PM,George A. Smith,Passed Willow Spring. Looks like an oasis in this barren country. Came in view of the left ridge of the Sweet Water and its ragged spurs.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/20/47,12:29PM,Erastus Snow,We are passing the noted willow spring.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/20/47,12:01PM,John Brown,The camp comes up and are glad to see us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,11:49AM,Levi Jackman,We came to Willow Springs which is a good Camp ground for a small Comp. We rose a high hill and we could See banks of Snow on the mountains,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/20/47,09:50AM,Heber Kimball,Have reached two very deep ravines to cross which requires some care in teamsters to prevent accident.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/20/47,09:12AM,George A. Smith,Started at 5:15 to find better grass. Made 3 ¾ difficult miles and stopped by a spring run with some grass and got breakfast. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/20/47,08:34AM,Lorenzo Young,traveling on account of feed,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/20/47,07:53AM,Levi Jackman,"For want of gras for our teems we went on, we found some small patches of gras and some water in several places.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/20/47,07:36AM,John Brown,She leaves behind three small children.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,07:35AM,John Brown,She was the third one of the family to have died. It is thought that the sickness was occasioned by cooking their victuals in new brass ware,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,07:30AM,John Brown,While at our devotions the emigrants bury a woman by the rock in the east. She died this morning. Her name was Rachel Morgan,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,07:00AM,John Brown,We go to Independence Rock at the highest peak and offer prayer.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/20/47,05:15AM,Heber Kimball,Proceeding on. 2 more oxen were found almost buried in mud. Seems a universal feeling to leave this place as early as possible.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/20/47,05:09AM,Erastus Snow,This a poor place of rest for the Sabbath. We will start out for a better camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/20/47,12:00AM,George A. Smith,Cannon fired for them at midnight. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/19/47,09:48PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 20 miles had hard traveling. camping near the poison spring. three of the cattle got into the mire but suffered no material injury,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/19/47,09:03PM,Heber Kimball,"Alarm sounding that an ox is mired in mud. Truly, this is a gloomy, cheerless, filthy place. To be avoided in the future for campgrounds.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/19/47,08:31PM,Levi Jackman,"we went 21 1/2 miles and Camped in a place without mutch grass, and all the wood we could git was the ded wilde Sage",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/19/47,08:00PM,John Brown,We stay all night with a company of emigrants. The camp fears some evil has become us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/19/47,07:57PM,Heber Kimball,"Camping at a miserable place: water the animals won't even drink, swampy mud an ox can sink into, no fuel. But many buffalo. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/19/47,07:03PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled today 21 1/2 miles and are obliged to camp in a misserable mirey hole of salt springs and marshes with scarce feed and fuel.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/19/47,05:24PM,George A. Smith,Brackish water on the other side. Grass scanty. Fuel sage and other brushes with a little buffalo chips. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/19/47,05:23PM,George A. Smith,Rolled over a good road with the usual scenery. Traveled 10 1/2 miles and camped near a small spring. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/19/47,03:29PM,Erastus Snow,It is barren country with little feed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/19/47,02:33PM,Heber Kimball,"Ended up going past the spring to the lake, where there is good grass as well as water. Will resume our journey shortly.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/19/47,01:42PM,Heber Kimball,Decided to harness the teams and move on to the spring 1/2 mi away--first water since the ferry over 11 miles back.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/19/47,01:03PM,Heber Kimball,Stopping at good grass after a difficult day of travel over rough terrain and odd soil that is white with black and white. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/19/47,12:00PM,George A. Smith,"Started onto a good road. Noon halt within ¾ mile of a large spring. Distance, 11 ¾ miles. Within sight of the high red banks of the Platte",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/19/47,10:18AM,Levi Jackman,We left a Comp. to attend the ferrey and started on. We left the river and found a hilley countrey tho not bad,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/19/47,09:21AM,Erastus Snow,Thomas Grover with eight other men and a blacksmith will stay to continue ferrying emigrants until the arrival of our other companies.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/19/47,07:51AM,Heber Kimball,Starting on our journey again. Teams in good order--many remark that the stock has fatted so much here that they scarcely know them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/19/47,07:04AM,John Brown,We leave the river. Brother Woodruff and I went ahead to the rock (Independence).,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/18/47,08:48PM,George A. Smith,"9 men left under Bro. Grover to ferry emigrant wagons. Eric Gliners stopped, with our counsel, making 10. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/18/47,07:37PM,Heber Kimball,Council meeting adjourned. Returned to my wagon to find 65 very nice fish Clayton caught and brought me--each about 1/2 pound.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/18/47,06:50PM,Heber Kimball,Young counseling Elders: They grasp at things ahead of them & which belong to others instead of seeking after & bringing up those behind.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/18/47,06:14PM,Heber Kimball,The 12 meeting separate from the camp. 10 brethren will tarry behind at the ferry.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/18/47,05:14PM,Erastus Snow,We have finished our crossing of the Platte.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/18/47,04:52PM,Levi Jackman,We spent the day crossing the emegrants,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/18/47,04:33PM,Appleton Harmon,I have been selected to stay here and run the ferry.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/18/47,03:09PM,Erastus Snow,It is providence of God in getting the supplies which we needed in exchange for crossing more emegrants. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/18/47,01:04PM,Appleton Harmon,Just finished helping some emegrants to ferry acrost the river. The ferry works well. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/18/47,12:30PM,George A. Smith,Launched our canoes. They made much quicker and better trips than our rafts. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/18/47,12:27PM,Lorenzo Young,our Brethren are buisied in ferrying the Mo Companies. they took about70 dollars in provisions and nessaries which was a help to the camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/18/47,11:12AM,Erastus Snow,"Using the canoes, coupled with cross timbers, and covered with puncheon, and manned with good oars we can cross a waggon with its load",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/18/47,09:41AM,George A. Smith,We passed one Emigration Company of ten wagons and most all of another with eighteen or nineteen wagons. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/18/47,08:49AM,Heber Kimball,Still ferrying gentiles. Won't move on today; we must finish the raft and be sure to be paid for the ferrying.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/18/47,06:29AM,Levi Jackman,This morning everey thing was covered with frost,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/17/47,09:25PM,Heber Kimball,Made camp late tonight--several brethren still ferrying the Missourians and likely will until daylight.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/17/47,09:22PM,Appleton Harmon,Some of the brethren are still working at ferrying. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/17/47,06:55PM,Lorenzo Young,got our waggons across the river and fitted them up,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/17/47,06:36PM,Erastus Snow,We have been employed crossing other small companies with our rafts and skiffs for the price 150 and 200 for waggon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/17/47,04:01PM,George A. Smith,The wind shifted and blew a stiff cold breeze from the north by east. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/17/47,03:21PM,George A. Smith,We finished crossing our loads. Wind strictly from the west by south. Water high. The canoes are ready for planking. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/17/47,12:43PM,Levi Jackman,We finished crossing and then commenced crossing the outher Comp. while a Set of hands was working on the new boat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/17/47,12:02PM,Heber Kimball,"All our wagons are over but mine and Pres. Young's. After we get over safely, we'll begin ferrying the Missourians.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/17/47,11:46AM,Appleton Harmon,We finally have all our waggons acrost the river. A company of 9 men are staying here until the rest of our brethren come up.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/17/47,10:37AM,Heber Kimball,Rockwood contracted w/ the 1st company. But it's Markham's raft day--he made no contract. He'll take the hint & accept the 2nd offer.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/17/47,10:03AM,Heber Kimball,"2nd company has 10 wagons. Offering to pay each man on the raft (10) 50 cents each man extra, if they would set their company over first.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/17/47,09:45AM,George A. Smith,President Young’s wagon crossed. The boys are busy at the two canoes to float the canoe-boat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/17/47,09:28AM,Heber Kimball,Ferrying began early. 2 companies of Missourians arrived and are making application to be ferried over at a dollar and a half a wagon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/16/47,07:37PM,Levi Jackman,the Comp. returned with timbers for two canoes. The wind continued to blow down the river which made it handy crossing.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/16/47,07:26PM,George A. Smith,"These are the first deaths to our knowledge in any of the Emigration Companies. The canoe company returned with 2 good logs, 23 feet long. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/16/47,07:25PM,George A. Smith,"21 emigrant wagons, mostly from Illinois, crossed 4 or 5 miles below us. They’ve buried their first 2, within 150 miles of this place. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/16/47,07:20PM,Appleton Harmon,"Another company of waggons came up, and we engaged to ferry them for $1.50 per waggon. The men are nearly done with the canoos.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/16/47,05:19PM,Heber Kimball,"Ferried long and hard all day against wind. Hard to count the wagons across, as they're spread across a mile. Many still on the other side.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/16/47,03:59PM,Erastus Snow,This attempt is the best we have tried. The two rafts can effect a landing in about half a mile. The rafts are then towed up with oxen.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/16/47,02:43PM,Lorenzo Young,commenced making a raft to carry waggons with a part of their loading,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/16/47,02:30PM,Erastus Snow,Our next attempt is two rafts constructed with oars well maned.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/16/47,12:35PM,Heber Kimball,Wordsworth drifted near 2 miles past the landing place before assistance could be got to him in the cutter.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/16/47,12:01PM,Heber Kimball,"With Craig & Woodsworth managing a raft, Craig fell overboard. Had to swim back to shore. Woodsworth alone on the raft fighting the wind, drifting downstream.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/16/47,10:40AM,Erastus Snow,"A set of hands has been set to build two canoes, 2 1/2 feed wide and 23 feet long to assist in the ferrying.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/16/47,09:29AM,Appleton Harmon,Still more ferrying. Some of the men have been dispatched to make some canoes for a ferry boat about 4 miles down the river,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/16/47,09:14AM,Levi Jackman,a Comp. was sent to git the timbers which was a number of miles off and the remainder continued crossing over as before.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/16/47,08:53AM,George A. Smith,Several men left to begin roughing out 2-3 canoes for a new canoe-boat ferry. Busy day crossing emmigrants. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/16/47,08:44AM,Heber Kimball,Some back abt 3 mi to make 2 canoes and build a good raft or a ferry on them. Others upriver digging & making puncheons to lay on the raft.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/15/47,06:16PM,Heber Kimball,Word came that a large company is near. If this be true they're doubtless brethren. We have hopes they'll overtake us before we get through.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/15/47,04:49PM,Appleton Harmon,"We built a larger raft, and that seemed to help. An Oregon company of 18 waggons commanded by Capt Smith came, & employed us to ferry them.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/15/47,04:38PM,Heber Kimball,We decided to leave some men behind to wait for more brethren and help them ferry across. They'll earn money by ferrying gentile companies.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/15/47,04:23PM,George A. Smith,Quite a number of loads and wagons got over all safe. One of R. Crow’s Indian ponies got tangled in a rope and drowned.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/15/47,02:42PM,Levi Jackman,So partley for accommodation and partley for the pay we concludes to have a Small Comp stop for a length of time to make a sort of ferrey,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/15/47,02:41PM,Levi Jackman,Compnies of emegrants was coming and one comp Had allready ariven and they had no means for crossing and wanted us to cross them over,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/15/47,12:53PM,Heber Kimball,"Some men went to the horse's relief on the cutter, freed it, and succeed in dragging it to shore. It is perfectly dead.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/15/47,12:22PM,Heber Kimball,"Bro Crow sent his animals to swim across, but they neglected to take off the lariat from the horses. Buffalo horse appears to be drowning.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/15/47,11:03AM,Levi Jackman,We crossed what we could but the watter was quite high and rizing The River at this place is about 1/2 of a mile wide and runs fast,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/15/47,10:59AM,Erastus Snow,The difficulty of pulling a raft in so deep and swift water sweeps them down river one to two miles before it makes the other shore.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/15/47,10:35AM,George A. Smith,More wagons to get across the river. Swimming some stock over today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/15/47,10:35AM,Lorenzo Young,we are still crossing the River. the wind is against us and do not make much head way,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/15/47,10:11AM,Heber Kimball,Back to rafting more wagons across. Slow going with heavy winds. Making two more rafts to help speed the process.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/15/47,09:33AM,Erastus Snow,Our next plan is to try small rafts to get the wagons across.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/15/47,07:01AM,Appleton Harmon,Another day of ferrying.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/14/47,10:44PM,George A. Smith,Brother Adams crossed 7 and Grover 4. 13 other wagons pulled over by ropes badly wet and some rolled over and damaged and bows broken.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/14/47,09:32PM,George A. Smith,Captain Fowler's and Grover's ten crossed about 9 and finished crossing our wagons at a little past two on a raft all dry and safe. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/14/47,09:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Men are tired & wet, having spent the day in the water carrying goods across. Water is rising; at times it's been up to their armpits.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/14/47,08:22PM,Appleton Harmon,We just got my waggon across. We had to build rafts to get the waggons across. I have worked in the water nearly all day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/14/47,05:30PM,John Brown,"We get everything across the river Safe, except we drown one horse belonging to Brother Crow.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/14/47,04:50PM,Levi Jackman,We had a thunder shower with hevey winds that broak us off,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/14/47,04:11PM,George A. Smith,From 3 to 4: The worst storm we have had. First wagons were loaded safe before the storm for which we felt to thank the Lord.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/14/47,02:45PM,John Brown,We lose a few waggons and bows. We leave a ferry until the families who are following Should come up on.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/14/47,01:49PM,Erastus Snow,"Even with a rope attached throught he tongue, the current rolls the wagons as though they are nothing but a log.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/14/47,01:04PM,Appleton Harmon,Lashed 4 waggons together with poles and then hauled them through the water by means of a rope.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/14/47,12:25PM,Erastus Snow,Two wagons locked together by means of poles placed under them shared the same fate. This plan has been abandoned as it is too dangerous.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/14/47,12:11PM,Heber Kimball,Current is too swift for this method. We'll end up with too many repairs. Resorting to the slow but safer way: ferrying the wagons across.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/14/47,11:51AM,Appleton Harmon,Several waggons were severely damaged while ferrying. The currant is too strong. They capsized in the middle of the stream,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/14/47,11:34AM,Heber Kimball,"Got them safely over, but one wagon still rolled, and many bows are bent. Going to try one more time with a single wagon.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/14/47,11:11AM,George A. Smith,"Began to cross at 4:45 a.m. I’m working hard unloading wagons to the boat, and then loading up on this side. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/14/47,10:57AM,Heber Kimball,Water rolled one wagon atop the other. Bent bows considerable. Lost $20 of goods (iron &tc) Pack neglected to take out. Trying again w/ 4.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/14/47,10:39AM,Levi Jackman,We made rafts of Pine & Fir rails [that] we got from the mountains or bluffs on which we crossed the wagon,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/14/47,10:22AM,Erastus Snow,We have managed to swim our horses and cattle and cross our loads in the skiff. We are attempting to float the wagons across.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/14/47,10:19AM,Heber Kimball,"Trying an experiment: 2 empty wagons lashed together, drawing them across with ropes across the river. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/14/47,10:12AM,Lorenzo Young,"we are commencing to ferry across the River. they have a tedious job, the water is high and the current strong. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/14/47,09:18AM,Appleton Harmon,We're ferrying waggons across the river today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/14/47,07:48AM,Erastus Snow,We begin crossing the Platte today. The wind is blowing very strong and the current is rapid.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/14/47,05:58AM,Heber Kimball,Ferrying the first division's empty wagons over for an hour now. Slow work due to the swift current. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/13/47,10:33PM,Heber Kimball,2nd division crossed river and built a raft. 1st division didn't return from gathering poles until after dark. They report much good timber.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/13/47,08:08PM,Erastus Snow,Passed off as usual with a meeting in camp and as a day of rest to ourselves and teams. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/13/47,03:15PM,Levi Jackman,Provision was divided among the Camp. Truley the hand of the Lord was in it and he has blessed us all the way thus far,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/13/47,11:29AM,Heber Kimball,Prayer meeting dismissed and now preparing dinner. Soon 1st division will be sent w/ wagons to the mtn to find poles to build a raft. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/13/47,11:19AM,George A. Smith,"Good teaching by Elders Kimball, Young and Pratt. After meeting operations, set afoot for crossing. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/13/47,10:24AM,Levi Jackman,"We had meeting as usual Bro Brigham Young, Heber Kimbel & Orson Pratt gave mutch good instruction",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/13/47,10:21AM,Appleton Harmon,Prest Young finished a discourse on the subject of obeying council. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/13/47,10:14AM,Heber Kimball,"Young: Gospel gives liberty to do all that will benefit & exhalt, but not to infringe on others' rights or transgress the law of God. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/13/47,09:41AM,Heber Kimball,Teaching of the potter. The Lord designs to exalt us if we're passive in His hands & don't mar the process to be thrown back on the wheel.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/13/47,09:32AM,Lorenzo Young,having meeting,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/13/47,09:29AM,John Brown,We are holding a meeting and Brother Kimball is speaking about the alienating principle of men to feel independent,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:22AM,Heber Kimball,"Speaking at prayer mtg, telling the men to avoid everything which would divide and disunite us. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/13/47,09:15AM,John Brown,The Gosple liberates men from bondage and here is liberty. It takes adverse conditions and reverses them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:14AM,John Brown,This is the liberty of the gosple. Not giving men licents to commit sin but delivering them from the bondage of sin.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:12AM,John Brown,He wishes the saints understood they should not try to change the laws of heaven. It does not give us liberty to dethrone Jehovah.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:10AM,John Brown,"There says Jospeh, I only want you to try. That will do. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:09AM,John Brown,Brother Jospeh stared at him. Drive through. He jerked the reins and popped his whip.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:07AM,John Brown,He urges obeying counsel. Brother Joseph once told him to drive horses between two trees where not one could fit. and he said he could not,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:02AM,John Brown,The Oregon emigrants are continually splitting up their companies and should do away with their selfishness and become one,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/13/47,09:00AM,George A. Smith,"Little cloudy, but still and warm. Horn blowing for meeting.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/13/47,08:19AM,Appleton Harmon,"Very pleasant morning. We have been called to meeting, and Bishop Rownday is speaking.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/13/47,06:39AM,Appleton Harmon,Some snow brought from the mountains and exhibited in the camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/13/47,01:01AM,Erastus Snow,"They reported the mountains to be full of Bear, Elk, Antilope and sheep and snow from 6 to 10 feet deep in Places. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/13/47,12:53AM,Heber Kimball,"Rappleyee back, led by the fires and bugle calls. Johnson found on the mountain. It looks 2 mi away, but all agree it is more like 8 or 10.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/13/47,12:39AM,Erastus Snow,Their extreme Mortification of being the cause of so much anxiety served greatly to lighten the merited chastisement from the President.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/13/47,12:38AM,Erastus Snow,The bretheren have blundered into camp with half of a young Elk packed from the Mountains.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/13/47,12:30AM,Erastus Snow,"The search party has returned, but found the bretheren not. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/12/47,09:52PM,Heber Kimball,"Artemus Johnson & Tunis Rappleyee missing. The former started out hunting this morning, the latter went to get some snow after we arrived.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/12/47,09:12PM,Appleton Harmon,"Our hunters have killed 3 buffalo which was very fat, a black bair, 2 or 3 cubs & several antilope",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/12/47,07:49PM,Erastus Snow,Brothers Rappleye & Johnson have not returned. A file of horsemen with the Bugler have started out search of them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/12/47,07:32PM,Lorenzo Young,started at 8 traveled 7/2 miles and stopped to bate our teams then came on 4 miles and camped. it being the place to cross the Platt River,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/12/47,06:44PM,Heber Kimball,"New supplies are a blessing; many were low on breadstuffs. We have lots of flour, bacon, and crakers. Also a horse. Blacksmith made $6.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/12/47,06:36PM,Levi Jackman,Objects in this countrey appear cloas at hand when they are at a grate distance.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/12/47,06:07PM,Heber Kimball,Encampment set up near some brethren who went before. They ferried some gentiles across for a fee and traded goods and services.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/12/47,05:07PM,George A. Smith,"More coal, an inexhaustable supply of fuel for Whitney's railroad or any other project. Very handy to the whole tide of emigration. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/12/47,04:30PM,Erastus Snow,Brothers Rappleye & Johnson are takeing different directions to visit the Mountains south of us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/12/47,03:59PM,Appleton Harmon,Brother Chesley ferried some oregon emegranst and recieved about 33 dollars in renumeration.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/12/47,03:10PM,Erastus Snow,After twelve miles we came to where our advance party were engaged in ferrying over a party of Oregon Emigrants for $30 in provisions.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/12/47,02:36PM,Heber Kimball,Heading out again. Decided to go farther for a better place to cross. We think we found a suitable place.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/12/47,02:34PM,George A. Smith,One of the Emigrant companies named Childs would have been drowned had he not been picked up by some of our men in our leather boats. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/12/47,02:33PM,George A. Smith,"They received for aiding with their crossing flour, two dollars and fifty cents a hundred, and for trade and work, bacon and cash.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/12/47,02:32PM,George A. Smith,"Reached our advance party who had done a good business with the passing Emigrant Co., smithing, wagon fixing, and trading. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/12/47,02:00PM,Appleton Harmon,the brethren are confabulating about whether to cross teh river here or to go about 4 miles ahead where there might be a ferry,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/12/47,01:48PM,Levi Jackman,"reached the main foord The watter was so high that we could not foord it. The bluffs were nearley covered with pine, it looked like bushes",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/12/47,01:31PM,Heber Kimball,"Trying to find a place to cross the river. Too deep to ford, too swift for a ferry. The gentiles tried that--rolled over and broke bows &tc.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/12/47,11:22AM,Levi Jackman,My helth has been verrey poor today. we had tollarble good road,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/12/47,07:15AM,Heber Kimball,"Apparently from some cause, the mob suspected Bowman had helped Joseph & other so they rode him on a bar of iron till they killed him.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/12/47,07:13AM,Heber Kimball,"Col. Markham learned that O. Jennings was principle agent in killing Wm. Bowman, one of the guard who let Joseph & others free in Missouri.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/11/47,09:55PM,Appleton Harmon,Our camp have killed 7 antilope today,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/11/47,08:41PM,Levi Jackman,we had to deminish our allowance of Bread and eat more meat which came verrey hard on me for fresh meat alwayes gave me the bowel complaint.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/11/47,07:55PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 14 miles and camped near the Platt River where we overtook a company from Mo crossing the river,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/11/47,07:44PM,Heber Kimball,Gentiles report having killed 3 bears and a buffalo between here & the mtn. We've killed 8 antelope today all in all.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/11/47,07:28PM,Heber Kimball,Men from the gentile camp came to visit. One went up the nearby mountains and returned w/ snow wrapped in a shirt. Gave us a snowball.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/11/47,07:24PM,Appleton Harmon,"There is a range of black hills paralel to the river, partially covered in snow. One of the emegrants brought a snow ball to camp from there",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/11/47,07:13PM,Erastus Snow,We have traveld 17 miles today up the Platte.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/11/47,07:04PM,Levi Jackman,fine weather and mostley good roads we killed plenty of Antilope and some Deer. This day we traviled 17 miles and camped on the river bank.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/11/47,05:09PM,Heber Kimball,Pres Young and I are ahead and see a camp of gentiles 1/2 mile away. We'll stop here for the night. It's too far to the next water.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/11/47,05:02PM,George A. Smith,Distance 7 ¾ miles. 11th 10-mile stake put up. Evening very mild and pleasant. Eight lopes killed. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/11/47,02:56PM,Heber Kimball,"Crossing a crooked, muddy creek. Descent and ascent both difficult on account of having to turn short in the middle.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/11/47,12:35PM,Heber Kimball,Stopped at a grove with plenty of feed and timber. Bro Hancock killed an antelope but could carry only half of it and left the rest behind.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/11/47,11:40AM,George A. Smith,"Distance9 ¼ miles. Saw several rattlesnakes. Tenth ten mile stake put up this forenoon. Latitute 12°51'47"". Crossed two small clay runs. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/11/47,11:12AM,Erastus Snow,The rivulets are lush with water from the melting snow which whiten the north sides of the Peaks of a high range of hills on our left. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/11/47,07:34AM,George A. Smith,This would be a good location for a small settlement. Soil lime and clay. Cottonwoods plenty and good. Coal in abundance for generations. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/11/47,07:33AM,George A. Smith,Examined the Coal bed. 8 to 10 ft. thick. We traced it for about a mile then stoped for want of time. Excellent quality. Very extensive. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/11/47,01:30AM,Erastus Snow,We have overtaken a party of emigrants who are preparing to cross the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/11/47,12:28AM,Appleton Harmon,It is my turn to stand guard.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/10/47,08:23PM,Lorenzo Young,the grass is up a 9 or 10 inches high and yet within six miles there is beds of snow to be seen,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/10/47,08:22PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 19 miles and camped near a beautiful stream. the scenery is ramantic. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/10/47,07:01PM,Erastus Snow,one of our Miners has discovered an extensive bed of excellent Bituminous coal up the creek and a quary of equally excellent sand stone. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/10/47,06:45PM,Erastus Snow,A large creek of clear water stony bottom and the way our boys are hauling out the fish is not slow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/10/47,06:42PM,Heber Kimball,"Many fishing at the river. Elr Carrington found a coal mine nearby. This would be a good place to settle--good land, feed, water, coal.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/10/47,06:33PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled today 18 miles and are camped tonight on Deer Creek. This is the most delightfull place we have seen since we left the states.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/10/47,06:12PM,Appleton Harmon,Quite a quantity of fish were caught with a hook in the crick. I caught 6 of about a 1/2 lb each. Grass is good. Exelant camping place.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/10/47,05:38PM,Levi Jackman,"Fine day, rather more hilley. Crossed a number of streams. We went 17 3/4 miles and campt on a buitiful streem with considerable large timber",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/10/47,05:33PM,Heber Kimball,"Found a sick horse, likely left by a company ahead. Col. Markham bled it in the mouth. Found there's nothing could do and left it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/10/47,05:12PM,George A. Smith,"Crossed Deer Creek. Plenty of herring, succers & catfish. 9th 10-mile stake put up. A coal bed was discovered, first we found on the Platte.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/10/47,03:17PM,Heber Kimball,"The road is far more even now, but it's also sandy, which is hard on the animals, and there's no good feed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/10/47,02:52PM,Appleton Harmon,Came to the North Fork of the Platte making 90 1/2 miles from fort laramie.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/10/47,02:50PM,Erastus Snow,We have struck the Platte.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/10/47,12:03PM,George A. Smith,"Nooning on the backs of the Fourche Boisee, a fine stream. Grass tolerable. Cottonwood trees and willows in abundance. 8 ¾ miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/10/47,11:30AM,Appleton Harmon,"Crossed 3 cricks today, and are at the banks of the 4th. Stopping for Dinner.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/10/47,10:19AM,Erastus Snow,"I have been agreeably disappointed in the country of the Black hills, instead of continual barrenness we have found it beautiful.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/10/47,09:21AM,Heber Kimball,"More rough roads, steep bluffs, and crooked roads today.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/10/47,07:11AM,George A. Smith,Some cloudy otherwise very pleasant there being a light fine breeze from the W.S.W. Crossed two wet and two dry runs.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/09/47,08:43PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 19 miles. we sent a company on ahead to fix for ferrying across the Platt River,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/09/47,07:09PM,Erastus Snow,We reached Alapier creek a distance of 19 miles and have made camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/09/47,05:54PM,Heber Kimball,Made encampment. The wild sage smells very strong of Turpentine and Camphor. Mint is in abundance too and has a strong smell by the stream.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/09/47,05:30PM,George A. Smith,"Camped on the bank of the river La Prele in sight of an Emigrant Co. A few traders passed west. Grave headstone marked J. Hembree, 1843",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/09/47,02:42PM,Erastus Snow,5 mountaineers have overtaken us and report that the Mormon Battallion crossed the Mountains and went on to California last winter.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/09/47,02:35PM,George A. Smith,15 wagons sent on to the fort crossing. The roads are very good for a hilly country. No very bad hills. Flag found. 11 ¼ miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/09/47,02:29PM,Erastus Snow,The mountaineers also report that the detachment at Fort Pueblo will soon be on our track.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/09/47,01:49PM,Heber Kimball,"Lots of red dirt. Odd on the eyes. Spotted a 3"" toad with horns that runs like a lizard. Has a hard shell and hard pricks on each side.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/09/47,01:48PM,Appleton Harmon,"We just came to a valley that is picteresqe. The soil is a dark red, but nearer the summit it is white.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/09/47,01:17PM,Levi Jackman,"fine day. after going about 3 miles we crost Red bank creek, steep banks not verrey high; fine streem. some timber.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/09/47,11:38AM,Heber Kimball,"More rocky, uneven terrain. Have to get across a gully with steep sides. It'll take help getting most wagons up the other side.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/09/47,10:39AM,Appleton Harmon,I wrote a letter to Elmeda but did not finish it in time to send it,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/09/47,08:22AM,Erastus Snow,20 of our best teams and some horsemen have left us in advance of us crossing of the Platt to make some preparations for crossing.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/09/47,06:45AM,George A. Smith,Rolled on at 5 a.m. to find better grass. Stopped by a traders camp. Started again soon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/09/47,06:03AM,Heber Kimball,Traders say they have a ferry of sorts made of skins to cross the next river and will let us use it if Bro Crow goes ahead of the Gentiles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/09/47,05:46AM,Heber Kimball,"Stopping at a traders camp, which has tolerable feed. Several men sending letters back with traders headed east.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/08/47,08:33PM,Erastus Snow,After 15 1/2 miles we are now camped at Big Timber creek. A company of traders from Fort Bridger are is camped near us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/08/47,08:10PM,Appleton Harmon,Some traders from fort Bridger stopped by. There were some letter sent by them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/08/47,07:43PM,Lorenzo Young,"traveled over a rough rugged road. a company of Traders visited us, gave us some intelegence respecting the road",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/08/47,05:57PM,George A. Smith,"5 traders and trappers rode in. Albert Carrington with several others worked on the road all day throwing away pebbles, etc. 8 3/4 miles",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/08/47,05:28PM,Appleton Harmon,We just reached La Bonte river. We will ford it and camp on the other side.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/08/47,03:53PM,Levi Jackman,"We had maney hevey hills to cross [today] which ware mostley rockkey and graaviley. The day was colde, wind west.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/08/47,02:49PM,Heber Kimball,"Another bluff to cross, this one rocky and uneven. There is much wind, making it cold. Harriet Crow seems to be in less pain.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/08/47,02:45PM,George A. Smith,A wagon wheel rolled over the leg of a woman in Crow's ten. Put up the fifth ten miles stake. Crossed the river LaBonte or Big Timber Creek. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/08/47,12:39PM,Erastus Snow,Bro Frost welded and set the wagon wheel during our noon halt without detaining the camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/08/47,12:37PM,Heber Kimball,"A sister is washing Harriet's foot with camphor. She's in a lot of pain. While there's much bruising, her foot doesn't appear to be broken.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/08/47,12:15PM,Heber Kimball,"Stopping for drink, Harriet Crow sat on the tongue of her wagon. The cattle started and threw her under the wheel. Her foot might be broken.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/08/47,11:12AM,Erastus Snow,"I've the ill luck of having broke a wagon wheel upon the road which has been nothing more than up and down, though smooth.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/08/47,10:53AM,Heber Kimball,I see a buffalo about 1/2 mile off! That's the first we've seen since about May 21.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/08/47,10:21AM,Heber Kimball,Climbing up more bluffs. These are the most difficult we've ever had--several very steep spots where we have to double teams.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/08/47,09:34AM,Appleton Harmon,"The way is steep. We are obliged to double team. The road is very stony, and 15 men are imployed throwing stone out of the road.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/08/47,08:23AM,George A. Smith,"Seen several buffalos. Turned from the creek, ascending the hills. Some hills pretty hard to pull up, and had to double some teams. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/07/47,08:59PM,Appleton Harmon,We made 13 miles today. Had a smart shower come up. 4 antilope killed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/07/47,07:45PM,Appleton Harmon,"We found some good grass, 1/2 leg high. Best we've seen since we started. Found a beautiful spring that is now called Heber's Spring.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/07/47,07:08PM,Heber Kimball,Br Crow's hunter felled a deer; isn't willing to share it according to camp rules--he's not a church member. We agreed to pay him in goods.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/07/47,07:00PM,John Brown,We met several companies of emmigrants. They pay us provisions which we will use gratefully.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/07/47,06:41PM,Erastus Snow,After ascendng 3 1/2 miles we have found a fine camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/07/47,06:16PM,John Brown,We set out to find the boat but could not find it. We kill a lot of meat and the river is full and rapid.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/07/47,06:00PM,John Brown,We meet some traders who have crossed the north fork in a rawhide boat which they left.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/07/47,05:56PM,Heber Kimball,Br Crow tried yoking wild steers; needed several men w/ lariats to help. Ropes wound around his legs and the nigh ox. Had to cut him loose.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/07/47,05:37PM,Heber Kimball,"Stopped for the day. I discovered a spring 8' across and 2' deep. Since I found it, I'm naming it after myself.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/07/47,05:19PM,John Brown,I kill the first black-tail deer I've ever seen.and the Oregon emigrants begin to pass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/07/47,05:16PM,George A. Smith,"Rolled over 2 ridges. View of an extensive, very broken, barren country. Stuck 4th 10-mile stake. Camped on the bank of Horse Shoe Creek. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/07/47,05:03PM,Levi Jackman,We are now about oppiset the Larame Pieque of the Black hills. They are high and Snow is in plain view on the top of it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/07/47,05:02PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled over a mountanious country. a camp from Mo Missouri came up with us but seemed in a hurry to get away from us ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/07/47,04:20PM,Levi Jackman,"We have passed over some tollarble hevey hills, The grass was good and Considerable timber. We have had Some showers to day.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/07/47,03:49PM,Erastus Snow,After 9 1/2 miles we are now opposite the Principle Peak of the Black Hills which appeared to be still partly covered with snow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/07/47,02:42PM,Heber Kimball,Coming down the bluff has been difficult; lots of big cobble stones. Men are removing them to make the trail easier for those coming behind.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/07/47,01:05PM,Heber Kimball,"Standing at the top of a bluff. Can see the Black Hills, apparently so named due to the deep green pines that look nearly black from here.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/07/47,12:30PM,Appleton Harmon,13 waggons more of Oregon emegrants passed us while we took refreshment here.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/07/47,11:55AM,Appleton Harmon,Stopped for dinner. We can see the snow on Laramie peak; about 18 miles distance,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/07/47,11:49AM,George A. Smith,"Noon halt. We have a fine view of Laramie little mountains caped with snow or quartz. Road good except the gravel bed. Latitude 41°21'51"". ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/07/47,11:03AM,Erastus Snow,We are gradually ascending through a hollow bottom following the course of a dry creek. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/07/47,09:47AM,Levi Jackman,about when we were baiting anouther Camp of Moovers for Oregan 13 waggens in number passed us,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/07/47,07:20AM,Appleton Harmon,It is a fine clear morning. The emegrants have started before us,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/07/47,07:14AM,Heber Kimball,Dr R left a letter in a guide board giving a history of our journey thus far for the benefit of the next company of Saints when they arrive.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/07/47,07:10AM,George A. Smith,"The larger Immigrant Company us passed us and turned off Cottonwood Creek. Thirteen wagons from Andrew City, Mo. came up to us. Wind E.S.E. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/06/47,08:45PM,Lorenzo Young,"camping for the night in the most beautiful place we have found since we started. I churned and picked a mess of greens, ate supper and going to bed",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/06/47,06:30PM,Appleton Harmon,Brother Frost is doing some black smitthing for the emegrants. We are now 80 miles from Fort John,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/06/47,06:29PM,Heber Kimball,Have set up camp at a good site. Burr Frost setting up his anvil to do some little jobs like fixing a carriage spring for the Gentiles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/06/47,06:12PM,George A. Smith,Grass good. We’re told that we are now as near Laramie Mountains as we will be. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/06/47,06:01PM,George A. Smith,Drove our 3rd ten mile stake before camping. Smaller co. camped just ahead of us. Brother Frost is blacksmith for both co.s of Emigrants. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/06/47,05:39PM,Erastus Snow,19 wagons of more Oregon emmigrants are coming with us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/06/47,05:12PM,Erastus Snow,Upon the council of the emegrant party we have chosen to move up 5 miles so as to better cross a route with no water tomorrow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/06/47,04:02PM,Heber Kimball,Wagons halting while I go with Young and Woodruff to look for a camp site. Gentiles are camped nearby. I think we'll find good feed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/06/47,02:23PM,George A. Smith,Moved to shorten the distance to the next water. Passed the larger Emigrant Company Camp. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/06/47,12:03PM,Appleton Harmon,"a band of emegrants, 19 waggons and 2 cariages, just passed us. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/06/47,12:00PM,George A. Smith,Day of fasting and prayer. Rain. 2 Emigrant Co. passed--the larger is mostly from Illinois and Mississippi with 20 wagons and 2 carriages. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/06/47,11:23AM,Heber Kimball,Missourians' guide says there's water in 6 mi but not again for 15 after that. We'll move on to be sure can reach the next water tomorrow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/06/47,11:01AM,Heber Kimball,"4 from a Missouri company that passed this morning coming over. Looks like they're scared of us, being as some persecuted the Mormons.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/06/47,10:51AM,Levi Jackman,We held meeting. the Camp we had passed went past us & anouther Camp of 21 waggons passed us all ox teams and 3 to 5 yoak to the waggeon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/06/47,10:02AM,Erastus Snow,We have had an interesting and Proffitable meeting.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/06/47,08:58AM,Heber Kimball,Assembling for meeting and prayer. Today is to be a sabbath day of fasting.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/06/47,07:23AM,Appleton Harmon,"Warm, but appearance of rain. The order of the day is that we all fast until after meetings. All is peace and union",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/05/47,09:22PM,Lorenzo Young,"traveled 17 miles. one of our oxen appears to be sick. toward night we will take him out, and hope he will soon got better. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/05/47,08:42PM,Levi Jackman,We had a little shower this afternoon and quite a shower in the night. We camped on a fine little Creek Called Cottonwood,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/05/47,08:00PM,Erastus Snow,"We have found a small party of emigrants; 11 waggons only bound for St. Marys river. We are halted for Sunday, having traveled 17 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/05/47,07:49PM,Erastus Snow,"We struck the dry bed of cottonwood creek and followed it up till we found wood, water and good feed. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/05/47,06:44PM,Heber Kimball,Today's camp site has good feed and water. Elder Clayton has taken to putting up sign boards every 10 miles. He put up 2 today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/05/47,05:11PM,George A. Smith,Crossed Bitter Creek. Camped on its west bank. Traveled 10 ½ miles. Grass good. I guarded cattle. Rained considerably through the night. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/05/47,03:36PM,Heber Kimball,"More broken and rough surfaces, steep slopes, rocky and gravelly trails. Jars the wagons something terrible.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/05/47,12:18PM,Erastus Snow,Our trail has intersected the main Origon road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/05/47,12:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Traveling over uneven, rocky bluffs. Brother Crow's cart just turned over. It's not hurt, but we must upright it before going on.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/05/47,11:51AM,George A. Smith,Sandstone bluffs. Considerable bunch grass. Rested. Soon ascended a steep and long rock hill. Passed an emigrant Company of 9 wagons.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/05/47,11:50AM,George A. Smith,"Started late and halted. The road lay across a bad point of rock. We then kept by the dry bottom of a warm, spring run. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/05/47,10:11AM,Erastus Snow,We are compelled to leave the river and taking a circuitous route and a rough and hilly road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/05/47,09:36AM,Levi Jackman,"pleasant morning. We kept along the river about 10 miles from the foort, then left it, and crost the hills, some of them was tollarble Steep",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/05/47,07:53AM,Heber Kimball,Nearly all the teams ready pull out when it was discovered that several oxen are missing. Must find them before we can resume our journey.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/05/47,07:04AM,Heber Kimball,Have to talk with George S. Billing about the way he treats his team and counsel him to be more gentle with them &c.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/05/47,12:30AM,Appleton Harmon,Guard duty again,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/04/47,09:29PM,Lorenzo Young,Mr Young went and visited the Traders at the fort. I baked some bread and pies and fried some cakes. started at 12 traveled 8 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/04/47,06:21PM,Erastus Snow,After passing some low sand ridges we ascended a steep hill onto a low bottom 8 miles from the fort where we found good feed and camped.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/04/47,06:11PM,Levi Jackman,"At the foort they ask 25 cts per lb for Flor & dollar for coffe, 1.0 for suger, They ask the same for buffelo robes that they do in St Louis",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/04/47,05:35PM,Heber Kimball,"The slope detained us some, but we all got down safe. Went 1/2 mile farther, and now we're setting up camp. Storm with thunder is coming.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/04/47,05:20PM,Levi Jackman,At this point we strike the Organ trail a Compeny of emegrants for that place are expected in today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/04/47,04:51PM,Levi Jackman,There is about 40 men belonging to this post but the most of them are out a trading &c,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/04/47,04:35PM,George A. Smith,"Newcomers-5 wagons, 9 men, 5 women and 3 children—organized into a company. We now have 79 wagons, 96 horses, much livestock. 8 ¼ miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/04/47,04:34PM,George A. Smith,Reached the Black Hills. We can look down on steep hills the worst since we left Winter Quarters--the most circumscribed view we ever had. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/04/47,04:28PM,Levi Jackman,We finished crossing and I went out to the front. It is made raw brick about the houses are attached to the wall on the in side,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/04/47,04:06PM,Heber Kimball,Almost 8 miles from Laramie now. We've hit a steep slope and must lock the wagon wheels to get down it. Hope we'll get down safe.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/04/47,12:02PM,George A. Smith,Started on the Oregon Road. The company from Pueblo joined our line,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/04/47,12:02PM,Heber Kimball,Bro Crows company arrived half an hour ago. Will be part of the 2nd division. Heading out now on our travels again.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/04/47,11:43AM,Levi Jackman,"Maney of the bluffs are composed of a substance about as hard as unbaked brick, and the stormes have worne them in curious shapes",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/04/47,10:11AM,Heber Kimball,"At the fort to settle for the boat. Learned best area to go: Bear River Valley has good feed, water, timber, little snow, abundance of trout",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/04/47,09:00AM,John Brown,"We leave Fort John, Brother Crow is joining our group.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/04/47,08:12AM,George A. Smith,"All wagons ferried over. Mr. Beaudeux, said ours was the most civil Company. Left letters for Father and my wife.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/04/47,08:03AM,Heber Kimball,The last wagon just ferried successfully across the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/04/47,07:49AM,Appleton Harmon,The bretherin have finished ferrying.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/04/47,07:21AM,Erastus Snow,We have nearly completed ferrying our teams across the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/03/47,09:32PM,Lorenzo Young,it commenced raining about 1 and rained until 3 when they commenced ferrying again. the teams did not all get over this day,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/03/47,07:39PM,Appleton Harmon,"All but 17 waggons are across the river, and camped on the opposite shore.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/03/47,06:55PM,Heber Kimball,"Storm abated enough to get most wagons over, but started up again with heavy rain. Three companies will have to wait to cross til morning.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/03/47,03:33PM,George A. Smith,Ferrying ceased on account of a hard storm of rain and hail accompanied by sharp lightning and heavy thunder. Beginning again soon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/03/47,02:32PM,Erastus Snow,A heavey storm of wind and rain has caused a cessation in our ferrying,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/03/47,02:12PM,Levi Jackman,The foort stands in the forks betwean the Laramey fork and the Platt. The Platt is about 20 rods wide and the fort about half as large,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/03/47,01:52PM,Erastus Snow,"Lone horsemen just arrived at the Fort to report 5,000 emigrants and 2000 waggon on the road who will probably to arrive here tomorrow.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/03/47,01:28PM,Heber Kimball,Returned from sending off the brethren. A storm has hit: hail and lightning. Ferrying wagons over the river must stop til the storm passes.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/03/47,11:41AM,Erastus Snow,We are busily engaged in crossing the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/03/47,11:16AM,Heber Kimball,"Lyman and 3 others heading for Pueblo. Young, myself and others going with them a pace to send them off with a council and then prayer.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/03/47,10:22AM,Erastus Snow,Today Elder Amasa Lyman has started with three others on horseback with dispatches to Pueblo.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/03/47,10:00AM,John Brown,Brother Amasa M Lyman and three others left earlier for Pueblo to meet the company and bring them along.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 06/03/47,08:35AM,Appleton Harmon,The 3rd and 1st division have commenced ferrying,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 06/03/47,07:32AM,Levi Jackman,"The wind Come, this morning quite colde from the east. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/03/47,07:15AM,Lorenzo Young,we got up early and are commencing to ferry accross the River. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/03/47,05:09AM,Heber Kimball,"Renting Mr. B's boat to ferry our wagons across the river for $15. He'd do it himself for 25 cents a wagon, but that would mean $18.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/02/47,11:23PM,George A. Smith,The twelve and others crossed the north fork to the ruins of Fort Platt. Proceeded 2 mi. to Fort St. John. Mr. Beaudeux received us civily.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/02/47,07:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Higbee and others went fishing for dinner at the fork. Just returned with 60 or 70 not very large ones, which will be split among the camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/02/47,06:34PM,Lorenzo Young,we spent the day in washing and in fixing up things. the Brethren hired a fery boat of the traders and fixed a place to ferry,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/02/47,06:21PM,Levi Jackman,It is Said they never have any sicknes in this place. The atmosphear is verrey pure. We can see the high hills Said to be fiftey miles off,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/02/47,04:45PM,George A. Smith,"Chartered the companies flat boat, and took a fine ride down the rapid current of Laramie to its mouth, about ½ mile below our camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/02/47,04:07PM,Levi Jackman,The traiders had a flat boat at this place and we chartered it to take our teams over for fifteen dollars. The traiders was verrey friendly.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/02/47,03:00PM,William Clayton,"Got on board the Boat and had a pleasant ride about 3 miles down the Laramie Fork to its mouth, the current being swift.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/02/47,02:48PM,Levi Jackman,We spent the day in making araingemants for Crossing the river as we could not pas the Black hills on this Side.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/02/47,02:01PM,George A. Smith,"Beaudeux revealed that it is 300 miles to Fort Bridger in Black's Fort of Green River, where the Oregon and California Forks. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/02/47,01:44PM,Erastus Snow,We have secured the use of a very good Flat Boat owned by the Fur company for our company for the sum of fifteen dollars.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/02/47,01:32PM,Heber Kimball,Taking a stop at the fort's blacksmith shop at the southwestern entrance. They have very little iron. South of the fort is mostly stables.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/02/47,01:19PM,George A. Smith,"This spring they shipped 600 bales of robes (10 in bl.) 400 miles overland to Fort Pierre on the Missouri, and loaded on steerage boat",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/02/47,01:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Visiting the fort's trade--they trade mostly with the Sioux. Flour 25 cents/lb, sugar & coffee $1, tobacco dollar and a half.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/02/47,12:34PM,John Tippits,we are now camped on the bank of the Platte and shall lay by three or four days to wash and do some blacksmithing,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 06/02/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,"[At Ft. Laramie] a pair of Moccassins worth a dollar, a Lariette a dollar, a pound of tobacco $1.50 and a gallon of whiskey $32.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/02/47,11:53AM,Heber Kimball,"2 miles farther, now at Fort Laramie, rebuilt with Daubies. Greeted by Mr. Bordeau, who gave insight on the best trails and places to avoid.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/02/47,11:28AM,Erastus Snow,Three portable blacksmith shops are in operation shoeing horses and repairing wagons.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/02/47,10:30AM,William Clayton,"Proceeded to ""Fort Laramie."" We were politely welcomed by Mr Bordeaux who appears to be the principal officer.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/02/47,09:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Crossed the river with others to see the remains of Fort Platte. Insides are burnt ruins. Walls are ""Daubies,"" Spanish brick with no mortar.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/02/47,09:30AM,William Clayton,"Went up to the remains of an old Fort, called ""Fort Platte"" which is near the banks of the river; the outside walls still standing.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/02/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,Started over the river in company with the Twelve and others to view the Fort and also learn something in regard to our journey &c.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/01/47,09:04PM,Lorenzo Young,a little to the left of us is a tree that has the bones of an Indian child done up very snug in skins,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/01/47,09:03PM,Lorenzo Young,opisite to us stands the ruins of the old Fort and front of us is a large Black walnut tree which I assure you is a rarity. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/01/47,09:02PM,Lorenzo Young,we traveled 12 miles and found ourselves at Fort Larermee. we camped for the night. the scene is romantic. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/01/47,08:29PM,John Tippits,"We have traveled 540 miles from Winter quarters. I have 2,800 miles sense the 16 of last July 1846 to this date June first 1847.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 06/01/47,07:00PM,William Clayton,"We have traveled from Winter Quarters to Fort Laramie 543 1/4 miles, and we have travelled it in 7 weeks lacking half a day.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/01/47,06:59PM,Erastus Snow,The brethren who came to report to us say that when they left Pueblo the other saints were expecting to start about the first of June.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/01/47,06:44PM,Erastus Snow,"We have learned that the families who wintered at Fort Pueblo, 250 south of this place, had been awaiting us there.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/01/47,06:30PM,Levi Jackman,This was warm. The grass scarce. We reached Larramey . we traviled 12 1/2 miles and camped on the oppisit Side from the fort,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 06/01/47,06:10PM,Heber Kimball,"Indian babe ""buried"" nearby in a skin lashed to the boughs of a tree. Other dead laid across scaffolding. 2 of that sort across the river. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/01/47,06:03PM,George A. Smith,2 Pueblo brethren visited us. They had been waiting for us at the Fort since the 16th of May. Distance 25 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/01/47,05:49PM,Erastus Snow,we have traveled 12 miles and are now camped opposite Fort Larimie a little above the mouth of Larimie River.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/01/47,05:10PM,George A. Smith,"Camped in a semi-circle on the west river bank nearly opposite Fort St. John, 1 ¼ miles south on the Laramie Fork of the North Platte River.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/01/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"Several men came down from the Fort about two miles from here, and made themselves known as part of the Mississippi company from Pueblo.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/01/47,04:56PM,Heber Kimball,Made camp in sight of Fort Laramie. 2 bros came from the fort who were with the Battalion. Others likely to come in the next fortnight.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/01/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,Saw Fort Laramie about 4 miles to the South West.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/01/47,02:19PM,Heber Kimball,"Trail is no longer nice and hard. It's soft and sandy, which is tough on the animals. Poor feed too.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/01/47,12:17PM,George A. Smith,"Clear and pleasant. Passed five old chimney stacks near the south bank. Grass scanty. Trees, small pine and cedar on both sides of the bluff",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 06/01/47,10:39AM,Erastus Snow,We are beginning to find a little timber chiefly a small growth of cottonwood. We have only had drift wood and buffalo chips for some time.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 06/01/47,09:37AM,Heber Kimball,Bro George A Smith starting to fulfill a prophecy by Pres Y that he'd be able to walk and carry a gun all day. He's starting out strong.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 06/01/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,Er Kimball let me have his horse to ride.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 06/01/47,08:54AM,Lorenzo Young,Mr Young is quite unwell. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 06/01/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"All is still and quiet, the Camp well and in good spirits and a feeling of peace, union, and brotherly love seems to dwell in every breast.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/31/47,09:49PM,John Tippits,after diner we started traviled till nearly sun down to find feed. we came to a creek and camped. I give it the name of gravily creek,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/31/47,09:45PM,Lorenzo Young,started early traveled 16/3 miles had a hard road. I was obliged to keep my bed the most of the day ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/31/47,09:00PM,William Clayton,"The month of May has passed over, and we have been permitted to proceed so far on our journey, being 531 miles from our families.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/31/47,08:32PM,Appleton Harmon,John Higby killed a fine deer. The feed is scarce owing to the poor yellow sandy soil,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/31/47,08:08PM,Erastus Snow,We have camped upon quite a large creek that came winding its way from the Bluffs. 558 miles] to Fort Larimie. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/31/47,07:30PM,William Clayton,"This deer which brother Higbee killed is of the ""long tailed"" species, having a tail more than half a yard long.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/31/47,07:00PM,William Clayton,"The country looks perfectly barren, in some places nothing but a few weeks and ""garlick."" Some picked considerable of the latter to eat.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/31/47,06:48PM,Heber Kimball,"Higbee killed a ""long tailed deer"" with a tail half a yard long. Eating it for supper, and it is very good.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/31/47,05:48PM,George A. Smith,Camped in two parallel lines on the gravely bank of a swift run twenty to thirty feet wide and about one mile above its outlet. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/31/47,05:12PM,Levi Jackman,we found the land verrey Sandey and hard whelling. The fead was rather scarce. Today we came in sight of the Black hills,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/31/47,05:11PM,Heber Kimball,Difficult day of travel on the teams. Poor feed. First timber we've seen since the 10th. We've used driftwood and buffalo chips since.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/31/47,03:28PM,Erastus Snow,After 12 1/2 miles we have encountered deep sand. The land is quite barren and the grass very thin.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/31/47,01:56PM,George A. Smith,"Good sized cottonwood trees, old stumps and trunks accompanied by long fringes of willow and young cotton bushes. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/31/47,07:45AM,Appleton Harmon,"cold morning, but there is peace & union in the camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/31/47,07:34AM,George A. Smith,Clear and pleasant: I walked with the road pilots today. Turned off course to find grass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/31/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"Morning fine but cool. I feel quite unwell yet, and have been sick all night.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/31/47,06:48AM,Levi Jackman,Frost this morning but was a fine day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/30/47,08:47PM,George A. Smith,"We had a fine view of the bluffs from 20-30 miles apart, the rolling land along the river and the towering black hills. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/30/47,08:46PM,George A. Smith,"Prest. invited the Twelve and Bros. Snow, Shumway and Carrington to take a walk: We proceeded 2 ½ miles to a peak. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/30/47,08:22PM,Lorenzo Young,I felt sick all day my mind was weighed down and it was a day I shall long remember ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/30/47,07:48PM,George A. Smith,"About 7 we had a fine view of a rainbow. Much joy and satisfaction, peace, quiet and harmony prevailing in the camp since our covenant. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/30/47,07:41PM,Erastus Snow,"After another prayer suggested by Pres. Young we return to camp weary in body, satisfied with the proceedings of the day.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/30/47,05:39PM,Heber Kimball,"Sober day. Men remember their covenant to repent. Spent time in talks with Young, Lorenzo, and Phineas. Going off w/ Y and Benson to pray.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/30/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"Kimball, Benson & others walked to the bluffs. They invited me to go but I was so afflicted with Cramps in my bowels I could scarcely walk.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/30/47,04:37PM,Levi Jackman,we attended to the duties of the day and a good Spirit seamed to prevail a good maney expressed there determination to do better,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/30/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,"I spent most of the PM in Er Kimball's wagon, with him, Prest. Young, Lorenzo and Phineas Young. Read minutes of yesterday's discourse.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/30/47,01:20PM,Appleton Harmon,"The meeting is over, and a drizeling rain has started",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/30/47,01:06PM,Heber Kimball,"Black clouds threaten to rain on us as we pray; we'll stay, preferring to get wet than to lose the privilege.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/30/47,12:46PM,George A. Smith,"A day for fasting and prayer. The twelve and nine others repaired to the hills, and clothed themselves after the manner of the Priesthood. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/30/47,12:38PM,Heber Kimball,"Going to a bluff with the 12 to put on priestly garments and pray, Young as voice. Those w/out garments will watch so we aren't interrupted.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/30/47,12:36PM,Erastus Snow,Our spirits are greatly refreshed by the manifestation of his Blessing upon us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/30/47,12:22PM,Erastus Snow,15 of us are presenting ourselves before the Lord in a Prayer circle.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/30/47,12:07PM,Heber Kimball,Returned to the same spot as the prayer meeting to partake of the sacrament with the camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/30/47,12:00PM,Erastus Snow,Gathering to take the sacrament. The Lord seems to accept the offerings of our hearts and has poured out his Spirit upon us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/30/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,Met again [a little south of the camp] to partake of the sacrement.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/30/47,09:01AM,Heber Kimball,Retiring a little south of camp for a prayer meeting where as many as who wish can express their feelings.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/30/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,"Most of the brethren retired a little South of the Camp and had a prayer meeting, and as many as choose to, expressed their feelings.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/30/47,08:12AM,Lorenzo Young,"we are fasting and praying this day. we will have a prayer meeting in the morning and preaching in the afternoon, the twelve will have a meeting by themselves. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/30/47,08:02AM,Erastus Snow,"General meeting for prayers, confessions & exhortations.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/30/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"I felt quite unwell through the night and also this morning, having severe pain in my bowels.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/30/47,07:00AM,Appleton Harmon,The brethren have called a prair meeting.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/30/47,05:54AM,Appleton Harmon,"My guard duty is over, and the horn just blue for prairs. It is a dark and cloudy day.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/30/47,02:04AM,Appleton Harmon,It it my turn to stand guard duty.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,07:32PM,Lorenzo Young,after the meeting we started on our jerny and travled 8 milds and camped for the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/29/47,05:32PM,Heber Kimball,"Set up camp after a very different day of travel--no quarreling, loud laughter, or swearing. Storm with thunder and lightening just passed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/29/47,03:20PM,Lorenzo Young,I feel a spirit of thankfulness all the time.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/29/47,03:19PM,Lorenzo Young,yet I feel no inclination to complain for if ever a poeple was blest on earth it is us our prayers have verily been heard and answered ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/29/47,03:18PM,Lorenzo Young,our Buffalo chips are of no account when it rains and but little when dry ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/29/47,02:30PM,John Brown,The remainder at the company at Pueblo are waiting to come with a detachment of the battalion that wintered there.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/29/47,01:42PM,Levi Jackman,after mutch good instruction and admonitions the Camp all covenanted to reform.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/29/47,01:35PM,Levi Jackman,"President Young Seeing the situation improved an opertunity this morning to call the Camp togeather, he reproved them sharpley",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/29/47,01:32PM,Levi Jackman,and some would use foule language and neglected prayer and many things that was leading to eavel,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/29/47,01:31PM,Levi Jackman,"For some time past the brethren many of them had given way to an eavel Spirit Such as dancing too mutch playing Cards, chequers, dice &c",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/29/47,01:12PM,Appleton Harmon,"We now head out. this day makes me 27 years old on which I received quite a lesson, which I hope will result in much good & profit ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,01:07PM,Erastus Snow,"We are starting out after dedicating tomorrows sabbath to fasting, humiliation and prayer.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/29/47,12:46PM,Appleton Harmon,Prest Young says that he is willing to forgive him & that he knew that Br Markam would do right,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,12:39PM,Appleton Harmon,Colonel Markam just confessed that he had done wrong that he had indulged in all kinds of amusements.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,12:39PM,Erastus Snow,Whereupon we all with one voice beginning with the twelve entered into a covenant to return unto the Lord with all our hearts.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/29/47,12:35PM,Erastus Snow,We are going like Abraham by faith knowing not whether we go to seek a home where the Lord has promised to locate a stake of Zion.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/29/47,12:20PM,John Brown,Among the gentiles the devil comes upon the us in the image of the mob. and we are out of reach of the gentiles so has to use other means,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/29/47,12:15PM,John Brown,He intends to go no further while the camp is under the influence of the spirit and he ascertains that all are present.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/29/47,12:05PM,Lorenzo Young,all seemed willing to humble themselves and all with one acord convent to serv the Lord ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/29/47,12:04PM,Lorenzo Young,Bbrigham chastised us verry sharply for our wickedness and told us if we wood not repent of our folly he wood not go enny further with us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:50AM,Appleton Harmon,"he also advices that those that have cards, to burn them, dice & chequers like wise.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:49AM,Appleton Harmon,Br Woodruff says he owned the hand & kissed the rod & that he meant to reform.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:42AM,Heber Kimball,Speaking. Reminding the men of the scourge that came with the camp that went to Missouri because of iniquity. Woodruff is next.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:35AM,Appleton Harmon,br Kimball arose & aquiesed in all that Pres Young has said ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:29AM,Heber Kimball,Pres Y finished. He expects more from Elders who have had the priesthood and temple ordinances. Tomorrow we fast and seek forgiveness.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:27AM,Erastus Snow,Pres. Young admonishes us with much feeling and spirit because of growing evils in our midst which are leading the minds away from the Lord.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:18AM,Appleton Harmon,"thare is not a man present that does not feel the weight of his remarks, we are pioneers to the whole Church called to a responsible Station",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,11:07AM,Heber Kimball,"More chastisement from Young abt the camp's quarrelsome spirit, the laziness of lounging in wagons instead of helping teams, etc.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:56AM,Heber Kimball,"Pres Young says Satan is working on our spirits. That if the men don't change, they'll be ruined, and he won't travel further.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:54AM,Appleton Harmon,He also added that civil recreation is no harm if not carried to excess,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:53AM,Appleton Harmon,"Pres Young is speaking against the excess of dancing & frollocking, playing cards, dice, domonoes, chequers ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:45AM,Appleton Harmon,pres Young says that he Should revolt at the idea of going any further with this Company while we have the Spirit which we now possess.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:45AM,Charles Harper,Brigham said it was no use to pursue our journey and further with the spirit that is in this camp at the present.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:45AM,John Tippits,Brigham said he would not go any further unless a covinent is made to do better. A vote was called and unanimosly carried.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Waited out more weather this morning. The bugle sounded, and we gathered the wagons. Pres Young is speaking, calling the camp to repentance.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:39AM,John Tippits,the day is to be spent in fasting and prayer and the twelve are to be in counsel by themselves ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:39AM,Levi Jackman,It was mistey and cold this morning and we did not start earley as usual. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/29/47,10:37AM,George A. Smith,"The Prest. remarked against so much levity, card playing, dancing, etc., as it would lead to bad results",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:32AM,John Tippits,a meating was called by President Young. he reproved the camp for their light and trifiling spirit that prevailed in there midst ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:30AM,William Clayton,"President Young... ordered each captain of ten to lead out their respective companies, and get all their men together.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:15AM,George A. Smith,"Prest. began to lecture and teach upon the subject of fiddling & dancing, card playing, light mindedness, loud laughing and talking etc. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:08AM,Appleton Harmon,President Young has called us together for a conference.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:02AM,Charles Harper,Brigham has called us together.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/29/47,10:01AM,John Brown,It's a rainy day so we wait until now to hitch up to start. The president calls the camp together from the center of the corral/,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/29/47,10:00AM,William Clayton,"The weather looking a little better, and the bugle sounded as a signal for the teams to be got together.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/29/47,09:59AM,Lorenzo Young,we have all been caled to gether to receve some instrution from Br Brigham. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/29/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,I spent the morning writing in Er Kimball's journal but felt very unwell having taken cold yesterday and been sick all night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/29/47,03:30AM,John Brown,We are getting a boat at the fort to ferry across the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/28/47,10:12PM,Heber Kimball,Retired early but was woken to go speak with Pres Young. We discussed the men's conduct and the need to stop it before it goes farther.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/28/47,08:39PM,Appleton Harmon,Pres Young has been privately exorting some of the brethering to forsake an excess of mirthfulness & indulging in plays dances Sham trials,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/28/47,08:00PM,Lorenzo Young,started and traveled 11/2 miles and camped for the night. made some poridge brown some coffee and went to bed early on account of the cold,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/28/47,06:35PM,Erastus Snow,Traveled 11 1/2 mile followinig the course of the river which has been nearly North. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/28/47,06:02PM,Charles Harper,Damp...drisly...traveled 11 1/2 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/28/47,03:46PM,Levi Jackman,"today we see a verrey fue trees on the South Side of the River which was a new Sight to us, for we had not seen aney timber for a long time",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/28/47,11:49AM,Erastus Snow,Sky overcast with clouds moderate rain during the forenoon so that we are just now starting out.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/28/47,11:15AM,George A. Smith,The river takes a sharp turn from Scotts bluffs to the N.W. and almost north for a short distance. We laid by till about 11 fearing rain. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/28/47,11:00AM,Appleton Harmon,the weather is better and we are heading out,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/28/47,11:00AM,William Clayton,Er Kimball came to the next wagon where some of the boys were playing Cards. He told them his views & disapprobation...,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/28/47,10:45AM,Lorenzo Young,we've remained in camp until now on account of the rain ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/28/47,10:38AM,Heber Kimball,Storm has passed and bugle sounded to gather the teams. We'll head out for the day soon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/28/47,09:33AM,Heber Kimball,"Will warn them against profane language and persuad them to conduct themselves like men of God, or they would be sorry for it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/28/47,09:27AM,Levi Jackman,"It was a Cold, cloudey disagreable day. We found tollerable plenty of drift wood which was verrey acceptable in a cold day.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/28/47,09:21AM,Heber Kimball,"Discussing the men's dancing, their mock trials &c and trying to reason with them to show that it will lead to serious results if they don't quit. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/28/47,09:13AM,Heber Kimball,"Found several groups playing cards. Told my mind to those in Harmons wagon, my disapprovation in language not to be misunderstood. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/28/47,08:12AM,Heber Kimball,Raining. We've decided to wait out the storm before moving on for the day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/28/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"The morning cool, damp, cloudy and some rain. The brethren were called together and... all agreed to stay till it was fair.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/28/47,07:22AM,Appleton Harmon,"dark & lowerry, the bretherin called together & a vote to stay until a beter prospect in the weather",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/27/47,08:44PM,Erastus Snow,"Music and Dancing are a common recreation in camp tho we have to dispense with the Ladies, a very great desideration.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/27/47,08:09PM,Heber Kimball,"Evening is cold and wet. Many are dancing again. I fear they dance too much, giving way to levity, and the camp may be scourged by the Lord.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/27/47,08:04PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 14 miles today. killed 3 antelope to day. found some pigweed and picked a mess for greens. they relished well,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/27/47,07:21PM,Erastus Snow,"Wind in the North and a shower of rain. We have plenty of fresh meat, chiefly Antilope. Have traveled today 13 3/4 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/27/47,07:00PM,George A. Smith,"Soil, road and grass good. Bottom still very wide. Bluffs are cut into all sorts of curious and fantastic forms by the elements. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/27/47,06:59PM,George A. Smith,Camped just above the point where Scotts bluffs come the nearest to the river. Two antelopes killed. Raining quite fast. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/27/47,06:58PM,Levi Jackman,The day was quite warm until near son set when it turned quite cool and rained a little we traviled 13 3/4,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/27/47,06:48PM,Appleton Harmon,"a heavey North wind, this evening, feed good, Road level.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/27/47,05:45PM,Charles Harper,"It was a fine day, but now we are having a thunderstorm.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/27/47,03:03PM,Heber Kimball,"Crossing the northernmost peak of Scotts Bluff. These bluffs look much like ancient ruins: high, steep, and broken. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/27/47,02:49PM,Levi Jackman,This day we passed the Scotch bluffs the Same appearance of decayed magnificance is to be Seen at that as well as maney outher places,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/27/47,01:55PM,Erastus Snow,The appearance of Scots Bluff is so Artificial that the mind is scarcely willing to believe that the rude hand of nature had so formed it. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/27/47,12:00PM,George A. Smith,"12 miles by noon. Resting nearly opposite Scotts Bluffs. From ""Ash Hollow"" to ""Chimney Rock"" by our count 72 ½ miles. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/27/47,11:19AM,Erastus Snow,"Good traveling, tolerable feed. Teams yet feeble though not failing at present.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/27/47,09:39AM,John Tippits,this morning is very pleasant and we start as usual,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/27/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,"The route very good, hard and good travelling although a little crooked.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/27/47,07:41AM,Heber Kimball,"This area has some of the most romantic sights: Chimney Rock, Scotts Bluff, the praire, the river. Pratt measured it: 792 yards across.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/27/47,07:29AM,Appleton Harmon,a fine morning. the future prospect pleases & nothing to mar the pease that universally prevads.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/27/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"We have seen a number of romantic spots on our journey, but I consider our view this morning more sublime than any other.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/26/47,10:30PM,William Clayton,Wrote in Heber's journal till half past 10 and then went to rest.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/26/47,09:39PM,Appleton Harmon, a Sham trial Came of this evening before Judge Whipple the people the plantiff Col Markam defendant the Col was honerably aquited,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/26/47,09:01PM,William Clayton,...A while afterwards the men ran the wagon back and one of the wheels ran over its head and killed it dead.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/26/47,09:00PM,William Clayton,"Carloss Murray has been trying to rear the young Eagle caught on Saturday. After stopping tonight, he put it under a wagon...",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/26/47,08:50PM,Heber Kimball,Looking at the Sanders wagon. The rib is completely burnt. Wagon has a hole straight through. A miracle the entire wagon didn't catch fire.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/26/47,08:38PM,Heber Kimball,Ellen Sanders fell asleep in her wagon with a candle burning that caught fire. I just came upon it with much smoke and blew it out.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/26/47,07:11PM,Heber Kimball,"C Murray put his baby eagle under Billings' wagon for the night. Some men just ran the wagon back--over the eagle's head, killing it dead.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/26/47,06:32PM,Erastus Snow,Traveled only 12 1/2 miles today. Have had very good road and found better feed tonight than we have we have had for some days past. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/26/47,05:33PM,Lorenzo Young,my eyes are weary of seeing a barren prairie. I am fond of variety,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/26/47,05:32PM,Lorenzo Young,"still traveling through a desolate and barren country, not a tree or srub to be seen. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/26/47,05:15PM,George A. Smith,Made five miles this afternoon. Our campe is nearly opposite Terrace Bluffs of morely clay constantly wasting away. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/26/47,05:00PM,Appleton Harmon,4 antilope killed today & destributed through the camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/26/47,03:05PM,Lorenzo Young,we set a hen and think of trying our luck in raising chickens while traveling.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/26/47,02:22PM,Erastus Snow,It is very warm today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/26/47,12:15PM,George A. Smith,Started at eight a.m. and stopped at twelve; making seven and one forth miles this morning. Four antelopes killed. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/26/47,12:12PM,Charles Harper,We are passing the Peak called Chimney Rock in the south side of the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/26/47,12:02PM,Heber Kimball,Found good feed for the animals. Three miles from Chimney Rock. Pratt determined it is 250 high from the base.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/26/47,11:54AM,Appleton Harmon,we are exactely North of chimney rock & 3 ms distant. we're halting for dinner ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/26/47,11:45AM,Levi Jackman,we passed the chimney rock. It is Situated on the South side of the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/26/47,11:39AM,John Tippits,passing by the chimney rock wich is on the south side. the hunters killed 4 antelopes to day,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/26/47,10:15AM,Heber Kimball,"The dogs are meeting the pony and driving it back through the lines. Causing confusion with teams running off the road, but no one's hurt.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/26/47,10:11AM,Heber Kimball,Markham's pony struck in the legs when the whipple tree unhitched from the neap of the wagon tongue. He's galloping off toward the wagons.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/26/47,09:48AM,Levi Jackman,The chimney can be seen 20 or 30 miles. This day we went 12 1/2 miles and campt. We had not fuell sufficient to do oure cooking with.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/26/47,09:34AM,Levi Jackman,The rocks or mounds through this section have a Singular appearance maney of them stand disconnected with the bluffs,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/25/47,09:00PM,William Clayton,"Chimney Rock shows very plain, and appears not more than two miles distance, but is no doubt 5 miles distance or over.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/25/47,08:49PM,John Tippits,some verry wet hard traviling. traviled 22 miles and camped for night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/25/47,08:46PM,Heber Kimball,Many of the men are dancing until the bedtime bugle sounds at 9. We're within 5 miles of Chimney Rock now.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/25/47,07:41PM,Lorenzo Young,Porter Rockwell killed 2 Antelope,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/25/47,06:48PM,Erastus Snow,Chimney Rock is about 3 miles distant from it. We have traveled about 36 miles since we first discovered it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/25/47,05:50PM,Appleton Harmon,Chimney rock is in full view off us & is assertained to be 3 ms in an Air line. S. W. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/25/47,05:38PM,Charles Harper,We traveled 12 miles today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/25/47,05:12PM,George A. Smith,"Barometer calculation, by Prof. Orson Pratt at our last nights camp, height above ocean 3371 feet and 686 feet above the junction.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/25/47,05:11PM,George A. Smith,"Traveled 12 miles. Bottom up to six miles wide. Camped in a circle about four miles E.N.E from Chimney rock, composed of Marley clay",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/25/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"We have camped on avery wet spot, but he feed being poor where it was drier, it was decided to stay for the benefit of the teams.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/25/47,03:13PM,Wilford Woodruff,"I am unwell. Have the Rheumatism in shoulders & back & toothake. Staying in the carriage, reading Hastings account of calafornia.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 05/25/47,02:05PM,Heber Kimball,Hunter killed an antelope and is diving it among the captains of 10. Not much game lately except antelope and hares. No buffalo at all.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/25/47,01:15PM,Charles Harper,What a warm day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/25/47,12:11PM,Erastus Snow,We can distinguish objects more clearly and at a much greater distance then we could in the east on account of the difference in the atmosphere.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/25/47,11:49AM,Erastus Snow,Barometrical height above 3371 feet and the average rise per mile since the Junction of the river has been 5 feet 6 in 9/10. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/25/47,11:48AM,Erastus Snow,"Professor Pratt reports that we are in Lat. N. 41 - 42' - 46"". ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/25/47,09:41AM,Heber Kimball,"Stopped already, as we found good feed for the animals. The horses are failing and need as much as they can get. Oxen and mules are fine.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/25/47,08:25AM,Levi Jackman,They appeared to posses as noble a spirit as ever animated the human brest.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/25/47,08:23AM,Wilford Woodruff,The Sioux are in camp this morning. we gave them Breakfas. They stayed with us untill we started. some little traiding was done.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 05/25/47,08:22AM,Levi Jackman,They were good looking and gentealey behaved people. They ware dressed neat and clean and in the highus stile of Indian habbit,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/25/47,08:20AM,Levi Jackman,moste of the Indians and females Came to see and traid with us some Horses were swaped and a number of traids made.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/25/47,08:20AM,William Clayton,"We proceeded onward. After we started, the Indians left us and went over the river.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/25/47,08:19AM,George A. Smith,"Quite a frost, clear and mild. The Indians all came into our camp and stopped till we started. They are a good size and very good looking. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/25/47,08:10AM,Appleton Harmon,"plesant but tolerably cool, we are again visited by our friends the Sioux. Col Markam traded a mule for a pony and we are now starting out",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/25/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"Most of the Indians, men, women, and children came early on their ponies and marched round, mostly trying to obtain something to eat.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/25/47,07:04AM,Heber Kimball,"The Indians have returned on their ponies, hoping for food again. They seem pleasant and cheerful and enjoy looking at our camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/25/47,06:26AM,Wilford Woodruff,"Met 30 Sioux yesterday. They all wiched to come into camp so we gave them supper. they remained all night, but were good & stole nothing.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 05/24/47,11:00PM,William Clayton,"I have been writing in Er. Kimball's journal since dark, and have but little chance to write as much as I want in my own and his both.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,09:43PM,Lorenzo Young,"were visited by a party of the Sou Indian, their chief was among them. they look intelegent and appear friendly.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/24/47,09:30PM,William Clayton,Br. Fairbanks is much better this evening.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,09:08PM,Heber Kimball,"Retiring for the night, realizing that the Lord is good to us, and His mercies are over us all the day, for which we feel to praise Him.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/24/47,09:00PM,William Clayton,The old chief amused himself very much by looking at the moon through a telescope for as much as 20 minutes.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,08:01PM,Charles Harper,"Some of the the brethern traded with them for ponies, robes, maccasina and so forth.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/24/47,08:00PM,Charles Harper,They are very friendly.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/24/47,07:59PM,Charles Harper,A party of 35 Sioux Indians crossed the river to our camp to visit us,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/24/47,07:17PM,Erastus Snow,The indians are recrossing the river apparently in high Glee.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/24/47,07:14PM,George A. Smith,"The other was for Brave Bear, “a good hunter and robe dresser,” but not signed. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/24/47,07:13PM,George A. Smith,"One- “O Washtecha ow le belle journec who understood four languages and was a good pilot and a good indian, etc.” signed P.D. Papin.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/24/47,07:11PM,George A. Smith,"35 Dakota visited our camp. Very friendly, clean, well dressed and behaved. They had a U.S. flag and 2 letters of recommendation. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/24/47,07:09PM,Erastus Snow,Some of the brethren traded horses with the Sioux and bought some Peltry Moccasins and other trinkets.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/24/47,07:00PM,William Clayton,The chief and his squaw signified a wish to abide with our camp tonight. The brethren fixed up a tent for them to sleep under.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,06:44PM,Erastus Snow,"These indians are dressed in their richest costum and by all odds the most cleanly, orderly & best appearing of any Indians we have seen west of the Missouri river.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/24/47,06:33PM,Heber Kimball,"The Sioux are well-dressed and as clean as any white man--nice moccasins with beads, etc. They like the cannon and telescope.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/24/47,06:32PM,Heber Kimball,A group of 35 Sioux are touring the camp. They carried a US flag across the river to show peace and wanted food.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/24/47,06:12PM,Erastus Snow,Circling the wagons for the night. about 30 Soux Indians are approaching. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/24/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,A number of [Indians] came to the Camp and were conducted round by Cols. Markham and Rockwood. They are well-dressed and very noble-looking.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,05:31PM,William Clayton,"When the Indians saw the flag, some of them began to sing, and their chief held up a US flag. Their object was to obtain something to eat.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,"Discovered a party of Indians on the opposite side of the river, moving west. Some of the brethren went to meet them carrying a white flag.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,03:12PM,Lorenzo Young,a little to the right of us we can see something that resembles a stately courthouse. I presume it is a Rock ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/24/47,03:01PM,William Clayton,"Several of the horse teams gave out and they are evidently failing, but the oxen are gaining daily.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,03:00PM,William Clayton,We again proceeded and travelled 'til 6:00 a distance of 6.5 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,12:45PM,William Clayton,"Halted to feed. While we were resting, two Indians came to Camp, their object evidently to get the dog which has followed us to this place.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,12:23PM,Lorenzo Young,cloudy and cold. started at 8 traveled 10 miles and stoped to bate in a beautiful place across the River,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/24/47,12:11PM,Heber Kimball,2 Indians approaching now that we've stopped to feed--likely to get the half dog/half wolf that's been following us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/24/47,12:10PM,Erastus Snow,"Two Soux have approached our camp, indicating that a larger group of them are camped nearby. Traveled ten miles so far today.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/24/47,10:53AM,Levi Jackman,It was so Cold that we could hardley keep comfertable with over Coats and mittens on. it snowed a little. we went on,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/24/47,08:33AM,John Tippits,the morning is cold and winday,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/24/47,08:25AM,William Clayton,"Continued our journey, 10 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/24/47,08:19AM,Erastus Snow,Still snowing a little.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/24/47,08:05AM,George A. Smith,"I lay awake most of the night, towards morning I dreamed about my family and that my children were in fine fun and glee. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/23/47,11:48PM,Erastus Snow,"It's a cold night. Wind, rain and some hail.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/23/47,08:01PM,Lorenzo Young,the atmosphere is dark and gloomy. we are havng a tremendous shower accompanied with thunder and lightning ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/23/47,08:00PM,Lorenzo Young,my health is poor yet I feel that the Lord has blessed me abundantly. I have not had anything of my old disease since I left winter Quarters. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/23/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,"[Fairbanks] seems considerably better. This evening, Pr Young, Kimball, and Benson laid hands on him and he seemed much better afterwards.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,07:48PM,Lorenzo Young,I am busily engaged baking bread ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/23/47,07:37PM,Heber Kimball,Big but short storm is over. Going to give a priesthood blessing to Bro. Fairbanks w/ Pres Young and Elder Benson.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/23/47,07:35PM,Lorenzo Young,we are camped on A sand rig neer the most romantick bluffs I ever saw,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/23/47,07:08PM,Levi Jackman,"We lay bye this day, it was verrey warm untill nearley night when the wind came in a short time, it began blow and rain and was extremely cold",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/23/47,06:39PM,John Tippits,some indians just came to camp. They are taking supper with porter rockwell. they are Sioux,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/23/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"The wind blew a perfect gale and continued until seven, when it commenced to rain very heavy, large drops descending.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,04:37PM,Heber Kimball,Elder Clayton and I went out to review my journal and pray. Wind kicked up and took my hat. Chasing after it now--have run near 1/2 mile.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/23/47,04:20PM,Charles Harper,Brother Fairbanks and some of the other brethern been teasing a snake to make it mad and it was not a half an hour before he was bit by another snake of the same species.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/23/47,04:09PM,Erastus Snow,Brother Fairbanks has been bit upon the leg by a rattlesnake. He is quite sick. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/23/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,The buffalo gnat bites us very severely. Their bite is very poisonous; although they are extremely small... they punish a person very much.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,03:03PM,George A. Smith,Rain began hard at 1 p.m. and continued until ten The wind blew through the night. A board with a letter plugged on it put up. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/23/47,02:12PM,Lorenzo Young,the weather is fine we are in sight of chimney Rock are in hopes to reach Fort Laramee this weeks,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/23/47,01:13PM,George A. Smith,E. Snow spoke then President advanced many excellent ideas. More remarks by Geo. A. Smith and some other brethren.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/23/47,12:51PM,Heber Kimball,"Receiving good counsel, especially to use what we have and stop asking for more when we haven't yet treasured up what we've been given.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/23/47,12:40PM,John Brown,If the saints had obeyed and let the authorites go on ahead left the main camp there could have been 200 men here last year as easy as now,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/23/47,12:34PM,Erastus Snow,Having an interesting meeting with excellent instructions from Prest. B. Young.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/23/47,12:33PM,Erastus Snow,"The winds are shifting, blowing cold from the North. Storm coming.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/23/47,12:15PM,John Brown,A man of quick thought and deep meditation will lay hold and get ahead and grow in the gospel quicker than one of less perseverance,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/23/47,12:09PM,John Brown,"At Ancient Bluff Ruins, the president is preaching that we are creating character for eternity and have been since obtaining the gospel.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/23/47,12:01PM,Heber Kimball,"Sitting in meeting. Erastus Snow spoke, now Pres Young. He wants to teach doctrine about ordinances but can't until we have a temple.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/23/47,11:03AM,William Clayton,[Fairbanks] complains much of sickness in his stomach and dimness in his eyes. He appears to be in much pain.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,11:02AM,William Clayton,"We laid hands on [Fairbanks] and L Johnson administered a dose of Lobelia in number six, after... a strong drink of alcohol and water.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,11:01AM,William Clayton,"The brethren immediately applied tobacco juice and leaves, also turpentine, and bound tobacco on his leg which was considerably swollen.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,11:00AM,William Clayton,N. Fairbanks came into camp having been bit in the leg by a rattlesnake. He said that 2 min after he was bit his tongue began to feel numb.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,10:51AM,George A. Smith,Nathaniel Fairbanks was bitten by a rattlesnake and was quite sick after it. Camp assembling for meeting,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/23/47,09:43AM,Heber Kimball,"On our return from the bluffs, found Nathaniel Fairbanks ill from a rattlesnake bite. Must be a den of them nearby; we've killed many.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/23/47,09:19AM,Erastus Snow,Took time to survey the area. The Bluffs and hills to the North East of us are picturesque and Romantic in the extreme.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/23/47,09:03AM,Appleton Harmon,I borrowed Wm. Claton's spy glass & am going to go look around.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/23/47,08:39AM,John Tippits,meeting is appointed at 11 o clock as is our our turn to have meeting evry sabath.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/23/47,08:38AM,Heber Kimball,Standing on the bluffs with many brethren. O. Pratt measured the height w/ a barometer. Writing our names on a buffalo head to leave here.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/23/47,07:39AM,Charles Harper,Today is a warm Sunday. We will not travel today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/23/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,Br. Egan commenced washing very early on the banks of the river. He kindly volunteered to wash my dirty clothes which I accepted as a favor.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/23/47,12:00AM,Charles Harper,"Brother Fairbamks got bit by a rattlesnake which made him very sick, but he recovered.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/22/47,10:03PM,Lorenzo Young,to our surprise and joy the clouds seemed to part and the rain and wind went on both sides of us and did not disturb us,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/22/47,10:02PM,Lorenzo Young, the Lord delivered us tonight from A dredful thunder storm. it thundred and lightned for 2 ours. the wind blew hard and it looked dismall,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/22/47,09:31PM,William Clayton,"[Chamberlain] is invariably cross and quarrelsome, but the brethren all take it as a joke and he makes considerable amusement for the Camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,09:30PM,William Clayton,"We have one man in Camp who is entitled to the credit of being more even tempered than any of the others, and that is father Chamberlain.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,09:00PM,William Clayton,The evening was spent very joyfully by most... it being very pleasant and moonlight. A number danced till the bugle sounded for bed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,08:29PM,Appleton Harmon,an Indian dog Came to us last evening but he is verry wild & Shy & has traveld with us to day ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/22/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,"Dr. Richards names these bluffs ""bluff ruins,"" from their appearance being that of the ruins of Castles, Cities, &c.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,07:23PM,John Tippits,it was 18 inches long 12 inches wide at one end. we found a leg bone 18 inches long. bones ware petrefied as hard as a stone and ware heavy,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/22/47,07:22PM,John Tippits,yesterday as we was traviling a long we found a pease of a bone that had been the shoulder blade of some animal supposed to be the mammoth.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/22/47,07:12PM,George A. Smith,"Caused by collapse of the Morley fortification. Distance 15 ½ miles. Granite, quartz, greenstone etc., a great variety of beautiful flint. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/22/47,07:11PM,George A. Smith,"Passed Bluff Ruins as called by the Prest. from their resemblance to old fortification, with their turrets, towers, walls etc. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/22/47,07:00PM,William Clayton,"Some of the brethren have discovered a cave, and one went into it a little distance but being very dark he did not venture far.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,06:33PM,Heber Kimball,"George R. Grant and Orson Whitney took a young eagle from a nest, abt 4-6 wks old. Brethren plan to keep it. Should be big full grown.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/22/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"I saw a young Eagle taken out of its nest on one of these high bluffs, by George R. Grant and Orson Whitney.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,05:21PM,Levi Jackman,We soon struck the bottoms again. and Camped,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/22/47,05:14PM,Heber Kimball,"The scene after the storm is sublime. Reminds one of the goodness & majesty of the governor of the universe, the beauty of the his works.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/22/47,05:07PM,Heber Kimball,The storm passed with a only few drops and moved east.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/22/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"We have noticed to day a great many petrified bones, some very large, all turned into Solid, hard stone.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,04:06PM,Levi Jackman,"The bluffs at this place Seamed to have been hove up in the utmost conf[u]sion, rocks, gravil and sand jist as it hapned.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/22/47,04:01PM,Heber Kimball,Terrible wind and storm coming. Lightning and thunder to the SE.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/22/47,04:00PM,George A. Smith,Points of the Oregon road visible occasionally. Pulled over gravel beds for 4 ¼ miles. Wound around and over hills for about 3 miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/22/47,03:30PM,William Clayton,I turned to gaze on the romantic scenery above and [saw] a large rock... which very much resembled a frogs head of immense size.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,03:23PM,Levi Jackman,"Weather good. we Came to the bluffs again, where they joined to the river. We had to finde a pass. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/22/47,03:00PM,William Clayton,"At a distance of about 20 miles I could see ""Chimney Rock"" very plain with the naked eye... resembles the large factory chimneys in England.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,01:08PM,Heber Kimball,Clayton back from the bluff overlooking Chimney Rock; engraved his name. Says it should be called Frogs Head Bluff from the shape of a stone,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/22/47,12:30PM,William Clayton,I started out alone [to climb the bluff and look for Chimney Rock].,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,11:58AM,Erastus Snow,We have discovered through the telescope what is commonly called chimney Rock which seems about 20 miles ahead of us on the South side the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/22/47,11:27AM,Heber Kimball,"Resting after 7 1/4 miles. P Rockwell arrived, said that Chimney Rock isn't far away. Elder Clayton is going to see it with his telescope.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/22/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,Although my feet were blistered and very sore I will take my telescope and go on the bluff to ascertain whether the rock could be seen.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,08:30AM,William Clayton,Porter Rockwell came in and said he had been on the high bluff... and had seen the Rock called Chimney rock from it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/22/47,08:15AM,Erastus Snow,We buried the bone and left it with a description of it upon a board put up at its grave for other parties to inspect.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/22/47,08:14AM,Erastus Snow,Yesterday we have found a large bone supposed to be out of the foreleg of a mammoth. it weighs 27 pounds.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/22/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"Morning beautiful, warm, and no wind. We have not been disturbed by the Indians; all is peace in the camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/21/47,09:21PM,Lorenzo Young,thare was two sem Indians came to us just as we camped tonight,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/21/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,We are near a mile from water and the brethren have to dig wells to obtain a supply for cooking.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/21/47,07:01PM,Heber Kimball,Lorenzo Young just brought us supper: 2 very large ducks killed with one shot with his rifle.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/21/47,05:52PM,George A. Smith,Stopped the line of march at half past five in view of our fast horsemen and two Sioux. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/21/47,05:49PM,John Tippits,"an indian and his squaws came to us, stayed a few minutes and went back to the bluff",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/21/47,05:48PM,Levi Jackman,"an indian came to us. he was a Sioux, well dressed and appeared verrey friendly. This was the first we had sean four a long time.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/21/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,"Two Indians came nearer, a man and his squaw... represented by signs that they were Sioux and that a party of them are now on the bluffs.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/21/47,05:24PM,Erastus Snow,Two Soux Indians are approaching. Others have been seen through the spy glasses. There is undoubtedly a hunting party not far from us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/21/47,05:17PM,Heber Kimball,"Sioux watching us. They have nice clothes and horses, surely stolen from travelers. Camp will be a tight circle, 2 entrances for horses.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/21/47,05:16PM,Charles Harper,We were just met by and Indian and his Squaw of the Sioux tribe. They belonged to a hunting party in the neighborhood.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/21/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,Er Kimball rode up and stopped the forward teams till the last ones got nearer saying that some Indians had come down from the bluffs.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/21/47,04:39PM,Appleton Harmon,"Wm Claton put up a guide board with the following inscription on it, From Winter Quarters 409 ms, ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/21/47,04:11PM,John Tippits,Done traveling for the day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/21/47,03:49PM,Heber Kimball,Found a large bone that looks nearly petrified. Many in the company think it might be a shoulder bone from a mammoth.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/21/47,03:43PM,Lorenzo Young,they found A bone wich moshured 14 inches A cross the end of it. we found som ratle snakes the furst we hav seen,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/21/47,03:21PM,George A. Smith,A portion of the leg bone of a very large animal was petrified and weighed twenty seven pounds. It was found by the roadside. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/21/47,02:47PM,Levi Jackman,"Cleared off more pleasant and warm. went 15 miles, a little before we campt we saw som 8 indians, one came to us. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/21/47,01:31PM,William Clayton,"Most of the bretheren believe [the bone] to be the shoulder bone of a mammoth, and is very large indeed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/21/47,01:30PM,William Clayton,We saw about a mile this side the foot of the bluffs a very large bone almost petrified into stone...,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/21/47,11:45AM,Erastus Snow,Spring is about three weeks earlier later here than in the same latitude on the Missouri river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/21/47,11:41AM,Heber Kimball,Went a little further. Just chased and killed another wolf with my whipstick. The rest escaped.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/21/47,11:27AM,Heber Kimball,The movement is wolves--now running away. Grabbed a young one by the tail. Young's holding it while I kill it with a stick to the head.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/21/47,11:17AM,Heber Kimball,Halting for dinner after traveling 7 3/4 miles. We see movement in the distance Pres Young and I will go see what it is.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/21/47,11:15AM,William Clayton,"Prest. Young & Kimball rode forward to pick the road, and near this place they saw a nest of wolves, caught and killed two with sticks.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/21/47,08:47AM,Charles Harper,Finally a beautiful day!,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/21/47,08:32AM,George A. Smith,A book of distances was put up in camp. The hills are retreating. Width of bottom from 3-4 miles. South side no bottom. 3-4 deer seen. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/21/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"I put up a guide board at this place with the following inscriptions on it: ""From Winter Quarters 409 miles.""",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/20/47,06:49PM,Appleton Harmon,We gethered plenty of drift wood for fuel a long the beach. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/20/47,06:33PM,Erastus Snow,by the Mechanical genius of Milo Harmon we have the distance counted off through a Machine turned by the revolution of the wagon wheels,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/20/47,05:55PM,George A. Smith,"Stopped opposite Casele [Castle] Bluffs, just eight miles from ""Ash Hollow"" and a half a mile from the river. Distance 15 ¾ miles. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/20/47,04:45PM,William Clayton,"I have seen several kinds of herbs growing to day which appear new to me. One looks like penny royal, smells almost like it, but taste hot.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/20/47,04:12PM,Erastus Snow,crossing the mouth of a stream about the same size and character as the large one and camped upon the night of the 13th,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/20/47,02:31PM,George A. Smith,"Several very small islands scattered along the way. 4 men went in a boat and found the Oregon trail, or road to come on the South Fork. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/20/47,01:45PM,William Clayton,"One of the brethren killed a large Rattlesnake within a rod of the road made by the wagons, and on the side where the cows travel.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/20/47,12:07PM,Erastus Snow,We have had rather a good chance to make as good a trail as 73 teams of cows and 143 men would make.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/20/47,12:00PM,Charles Harper,We just arrived oppososite the spot where the Oregon Rd. comes over to the north fork where there is a small grove of ash called Ash Hollow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/20/47,12:00PM,Levi Jackman,"Cloudey cool day. we Came the place where the Oregan trail Strikes the South Side of the north fork, it is at ash holler",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/20/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,"We all feel anxious to ascertain the fact whether this is Ash Hollow or not, for, if it is the Oregon Trail strikes the river at this place.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/20/47,11:45AM,William Clayton,"On the opposite side the river the bluffs project near its banks. They are rocky and almost perpendicular, beautified by groves of Cedar.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/20/47,11:15AM,William Clayton,"Halted to feed, having travelled 7 3/4 miles over tolerable good road.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/20/47,07:46AM,William Clayton,[The Roadometer] broke on account of the rain yesterday having caused the wood to swell and stick fast.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/20/47,07:45AM,William Clayton,We started out again but had not travelled over a quarter of a mile before the Roadometer gave way.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/19/47,09:28PM,Appleton Harmon,Rainy day. Traveled 8 miles this day. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/19/47,08:13PM,Erastus Snow,We made 8 miles today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/19/47,04:39PM,George A. Smith,Started again at 3 and rolled on 2 miles and then camped. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/19/47,02:49PM,Erastus Snow,wheels have rolled in the sand nearly to the hub. It's rained gently nearly all day; winds in the North.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/19/47,01:55PM,William Clayton,"The rain still continues to pour down heavy, and this has been the most uncomfortable day we have had and the hardest on our teams.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/19/47,12:00PM,Levi Jackman,commenced raining and continued a Colde rainey day. we traviled about 8 1/2 miles and campt--The sight of a tree is out of the question.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/19/47,11:40AM,George A. Smith,"Passed stand of cedars. One had a young indian laid on its top covered in a buffalo hide with his bowl and spoon, and a small bag or pouch. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/19/47,09:38AM,Charles Harper,It is raining slightly.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/19/47,09:17AM,Levi Jackman,Rained some in the night. rainey a little this morning. We soon had to arise the bluffs again it was the hardest whealling that we had found,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/19/47,08:57AM,George A. Smith,"Crossed another run. Sand bluffs rise along the water for about ¾ mile. Rain hard at times. Hard pulling, so we stopped.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/19/47,08:45AM,William Clayton,"Arrived at the foot of he bluffs, and began to ascend without doubling teams.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/19/47,08:40AM,William Clayton,"Crossed a stream about 20 feet wide, not very deep, neither very good to cross.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/19/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"It has rained a little most of the night, and still looks gloomy, cloudy, and like for a rainy day.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/19/47,05:00AM,George A. Smith,Started early to find better feed. Crossed a small run and turned animals out. Grass tolerably good. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/18/47,08:49PM,John Tippits,we traviled 15 miles crosed two creeks,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/18/47,07:30PM,William Clayton,"Col. Markham called the Camp together to tell the brethren their duty, in regard to traveling, guarding teams, and standing guard",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/18/47,06:13PM,Charles Harper,We traveled about 26 miles today and yesterday.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/18/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,Went with Elder O. Pratt to Dr. Richards' wagon to enter into arrangements for making a map of our route.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/18/47,04:11PM,George A. Smith,"Camped on the west bank of a pretty clear Eagle Run, two or three yards wide. Water clear. Feed poor. Distance 15 3/4 miles. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/18/47,03:57PM,Lorenzo Young,examining the cofin found bones of A child wraped in scins to secure it from birds of pray. with the bones A spoon made of horn and a ball ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/18/47,03:56PM,Lorenzo Young,he men found A large seed tree. was the furst tree we had found in more than one hundred milds. they found A n Indian cofin in the top of it. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/18/47,01:11PM,Erastus Snow,we begin to find for the first time ledges of rock in the bluff on both sides the river. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/18/47,01:05PM,William Clayton,This stream is very crooked and seems to run from the bluffs to the river in a perfect serpentine or zig zag direction.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/18/47,12:03PM,George A. Smith,Nooning,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/18/47,11:10AM,William Clayton,"Rattlesnake Creek was so named [because] as Prest. Young rode up to the banks, his horse stepped within a foot of a very large Rattle Snake.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/18/47,10:53AM,Levi Jackman,We kept in the valley all day. warm day. Some soft roads. we have not sean a grove of timber for some dayes. went 15 3/4 miles this day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/18/47,08:21AM,Erastus Snow,The officers have been admonished by Prest. Young for neglecting to enforce the rules of the camp upon their men.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/18/47,08:19AM,Erastus Snow,horsemen are also being taken to task for takeing so little interest in looking out our roads.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/18/47,08:15AM,Erastus Snow,Prest. Young is giving some sharp admonishments to some for being wasteful of flesh and to the hunters for killing more than we needed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/18/47,08:09AM,George A. Smith,Captains of ten called together and the camp and horsemen especially received a lecture from Prest. B. Young. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/18/47,07:01AM,William Clayton,"[Young] said God has given us a commandment that we should not waste meat, nor take life unless it is needful.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/18/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,The Prest. called the Captains of tens to his wagons and gave them a pretty severe lecture.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/17/47,09:34PM,Lorenzo Young,we camped by onthe praroe hariet has had a very sick day,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/17/47,08:23PM,Levi Jackman,We went 12 3/4 miles and camped. the feed is gitting mutch better.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/17/47,07:13PM,Erastus Snow,traveled 12 3/4 miles. The hunters killed 4 Buffaloo and some small game which detained the camp some to secure the meat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/17/47,07:11PM,John Tippits,we are camped for the night and formed in a circle as is our custom of camping. feed is giting verry good and our teems are improveing,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/17/47,07:02PM,George A. Smith,"3 bulls and 2 antelopes were killed and brought in. Dug three or four wells, about four feet deep. Water good. Distance, 12 ¾ mile",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/17/47,04:12PM,George A. Smith,Quartered where the bluffs came down quite bold; with a good number of small cedar trees among them. Rock is apparent for the first time. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/17/47,03:09PM,Levi Jackman,Fine warm day. we had to cros the bluffs about 2 miles and then struck the bottom again. we crost a number of fine Spring rivers.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/17/47,02:22PM,Erastus Snow,Several spring fountains coming out at the foot of the Bluffs made it soft wheeling and many marshy places.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/17/47,12:25PM,William Clayton,One of President Young's horses mired down in a soft slough. A number of men soon collected and with a rope dragged it out.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/17/47,11:55AM,John Tippits,Just stoped to bate the animals. We sent a wagon to bring in a buffalow that one of the hunters has killed,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/17/47,11:47AM,Charles Harper,Moderate weather today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/17/47,09:11AM,George A. Smith,Measured distances by A.M. Harmon’s roadometer since the 12th. Put in operation with 1 wheel for 1 mile. Today he added a 10-mile wheel.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/17/47,08:30AM,Erastus Snow,Starting out for the day. Sand hills ahead.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/17/47,08:13AM,William Clayton,"There are very many small Lizards, about 4-5 inches long from nose to the end of the tail, which is 1 1/2 inches long.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/17/47,08:01AM,William Clayton,"The letter is secured from the weather by a wooden case, and placed so that the brethren can hardly miss finding it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/17/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,Dr. Richards left another letter on the Camp ground for the benefit of the next company.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/16/47,08:33PM,Lorenzo Young,travled twelve milds and ¾. hunters kiled 4 bufalow one antelope. E Lsworth kiled 3 ducks and gave them to/us and Br Stphens a young deer ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/16/47,07:00PM,William Clayton,"After supper Er. Whipple made me a present of a half a candle made from buffalo tallow, by the light of which I continue this journal.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/16/47,06:51PM,George A. Smith,Dug 4 wells. The water is shallow and rusty. Plenty of buffalo all the time. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/16/47,06:39PM,Lorenzo Young,"ameeting in the afternoon, all seemed to feel well in sperit and wer united in feeling the same intns to go ahead. the Lord is with us,",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/16/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"I have prepared another board to put up here, on which the distance from Winter Quarters is marked at 356 3/4 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/16/47,04:53PM,George A. Smith,"E. Glines killed a bull and an antelope with two young ones. Camped, assembled for meeting. Remarks by Heber C. Kimball and others.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/16/47,04:49PM,Erastus Snow,Time for a meeting. All appear in fine spirits,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/16/47,03:32PM,Erastus Snow,The Sky was overcast and wind blew cold but in the middle of the day it cleard up warm and pleasant.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/16/47,02:14PM,Levi Jackman,"Cleared off pleasant and more warm Stopt all day. The Platt River is wide. Shale water, full of Iselands.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/16/47,10:59AM,John Tippits,A cold windy and disagreeable day. it's Sunday and we are lying by. we have no wood and the Buffalow dung is so damp it does not burn well,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/16/47,10:35AM,Lorenzo Young,"Br glinds shot a buffalo. the ball loged in the hart but the bufalow ran 20 or 30 rods, turned round to fight. bufalow soon fel ded.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/16/47,10:30AM,Lorenzo Young,the bufalow are so tame that they come all most in to camp. the boys shot some. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/16/47,09:00AM,Lorenzo Young,we remain in camp to day baked and we pre pared for the weeks travil. mrs yoing is verry sick from fertuege. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/16/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,Eric Glines killed an antelope near the Camp which on being opened we found to contain two large young ones.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/16/47,07:38AM,George A. Smith,"I have not been well for the last three days, but feel better today. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/16/47,06:37AM,Charles Harper,Today is Sunday. We will not be traveling today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/15/47,07:37PM,George A. Smith,Rolled in and camped in a circle about half a mile from the Fork. O. P. Rockwell killed a bull. Grass good. Distance seven miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/15/47,07:32PM,Lorenzo Young,we took the Revenue Cuter and went in piersuit of wood as the Buffolo Chips were rather wet. found some by going /2 mile,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/15/47,07:12PM,Erastus Snow,It has been showery today nearly cold enough for Snow. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/15/47,06:39PM,John Tippits,to day we past through a bluff that the wind had blown in heaps and blown holes in the ground from 3 to 5 feet deep and several rods long,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/15/47,04:37PM,Erastus Snow,We have traveled 7 miles & camped for Sunday; about 2 1/2 miles through the sand hills. Sand deep and very heavy wheeling.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/15/47,04:32PM,Charles Harper,It is still so cold and there is a little rain falling.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/15/47,04:12PM,Levi Jackman,"wind north verey cold, raind a little, over Coats, buffelo robes & mittens are all in fashion now, we had to pas over the Bluffs again",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/15/47,04:02PM,Lorenzo Young,we took a bite of refreshment and started on again traveled 4 miles and camped. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/15/47,02:45PM,William Clayton,"Our chief dependence for fuel is dry buffalo dung, which abounds every where, but the rain has injured it some for burning.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/15/47,01:54PM,Lorenzo Young, we have now stopped on account of the rain and a good place to bate. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/15/47,11:23AM,Lorenzo Young,crossed the Bluffs which was tedious on account of the sand.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/15/47,10:39AM,Lorenzo Young,"cold and rainy this morning we are well supplied with a variety of fresh meat such as Buffalo, antelope, Ducks and geese and so on.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/15/47,10:34AM,George A. Smith,"Cloudy, cool. Quite a shower at breakfast time. Rolled over the low hills; the roads being very sandy and crooked. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/15/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,It commenced raining again and looks like for rain all day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/15/47,07:39AM,John Tippits,is a cold and windy day with some rain,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/15/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"This morning is very cloudy and cold, more like a January morning than a May morning.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/14/47,08:55PM,Lorenzo Young,there was 2 antelope and 1 Buffalo killed in camp to day,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/14/47,08:54PM,Lorenzo Young,killed a duck traveled 3 miles and came to mountains of Bluffs that we were obliged to cross. we accordingly camped for the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/14/47,08:39PM,John Tippits,Rain. It is so cold that the horses shake with the cold.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/14/47,06:58PM,George A. Smith,Not a tree and hardly a bush in sight. Bluffs very sandy but still afford good pasture. Meat brought in next morning in pretty good order. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/14/47,06:55PM,George A. Smith,Narrow bottom wound among the hills a few miles to a point 1 ½ miles above our camp where the bluffs meet the river. Quite bold for ½ mile,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/14/47,06:22PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled about 8 miles and think it best that our teams enjoy the benefit of the good feed we found here Else we should travel farther.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/14/47,06:02PM,William Clayton,"...but he has made the machinery, after being told how to do it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/14/47,06:01PM,William Clayton,"...which makes me think less of him than I formerly did. He is not the inventor of it, by a long way...",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/14/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,I discover that brother Appleton Harmon is trying to have it understood that he invented the machinery to tell the distance we travel...,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/14/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,"The feed for our team grows much better, and on one of these high sand bluffs I saw a large bed of flowers, not unlike the violet, and very rich.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/14/47,03:49PM,John Tippits,Looks like rain and thunders. we are now where there is no wood and we have to use Buffalow dung for fuel and for cooking.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/14/47,02:45PM,Erastus Snow,We have had several slight showers which seem truly reviveing to this thirsty land. We've found a good route through the sand hills.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/14/47,02:34PM,Lorenzo Young,had a thunder shower for the first since we started on our journey. started at 11 and traveled 4 miles and stopped to bate them. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/14/47,10:39AM,Levi Jackman,"we had to go round through the bluffs about fore miles, we found a verrey good pas[s]age through. bluff Countrey is very broaken and sandey",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/14/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"The dark clouds having approached nearer it commenced raining pretty heavy, accompanied with lightning and thunder.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/14/47,07:06AM,Charles Harper,It is a very cold morning.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/14/47,07:01AM,Erastus Snow,I was a guard last night and it was far from being a warm birth but the weather seems to be moderating.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/14/47,06:12AM,Levi Jackman,Colde east wind with a thunder Shouers from the south west. The bluffs Came down to the river a little ahead,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/13/47,09:15PM,Erastus Snow,We are scarcely comfortable around the fires with Top coats for a sudden change in the weather.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/13/47,09:12PM,Lorenzo Young,"made a lively fire of Buffalo chips, made a dish of coffee, fried cakes and had a luxurious meal. at the junction Bluffs of the Platt River",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/13/47,07:08PM,Levi Jackman,This evening is verrey colde--over Coats and mittens were used with pleasure,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/13/47,05:56PM,Erastus Snow,Making camp at the mouth of stream the President named Junction Bluff River. Horsemen are being sent to search the best way through ahead.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/13/47,05:12PM,George A. Smith,"High north east wind. Crossed the junction of a small run and Bluff creek, about 10 rods wide: supposed to be the rawhide of the traders",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/13/47,04:20PM,Lorenzo Young,"cold and unpleasant but find better feed for our cattle this morning. shot 2 ducks, traveled 12 miles and camped for the night. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/13/47,03:29PM,Charles Harper,We just crossed a large stream where the bluff came to the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/13/47,02:33PM,Erastus Snow,We are crossing the largest stream we have seen since we left the Loup Fork. It is a quick sand Bottom full and hard as the Loup Fork.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/13/47,01:53PM,Levi Jackman,The wind blue verrey colde from the east. The weather changes almost every day and it makes it very disagreable. we came 10 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/13/47,08:01AM,William Clayton,...on account of the former taking the latter prisoner and putting him under a guard part of the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/13/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,Some feelings are manifested this morning between brothers Thomas Tanner and Aaron Farr...,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/13/47,06:00AM,William Clayton,"This morning cold and cloudy, cold enough for overcoats and buffalo robes.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/12/47,08:49PM,Erastus Snow,We have traveled 12 miles today and have had a warm South wind and good roads,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/12/47,08:12PM,Lorenzo Young, we have a southeast wind the dust is troublesom. traveled 8 miles and stopped to bate our teams then came on 4 miles camped for the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/12/47,06:51PM,Charles Harper,We have traveled about 22 miles in the last two days.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/12/47,06:24PM,Levi Jackman,we went 12 miles and camped it was a fine warm day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/12/47,04:25PM,George A. Smith,Camped in a circle near a recently vacated Indian camp (probably Sioux). They had left a good many old moccasins. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/12/47,04:23PM,George A. Smith,Soil good and grass much better than it has been. Width of bottom from 1 to 3 miles. Elevation of bluffs from 1 to 150 feet. 12 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/12/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,"Heavy clouds rising in the West and North West, and a fair prospect for some rain which is much needed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/12/47,01:50PM,John Tippits,the mornings and eavenings are verry cool and the middle of the day is warm and pleasant,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/12/47,01:12PM,William Clayton,The hunters have seen many dead buffalo between here and the bluff with hides off and tongues taken out; Indians here very recently.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/12/47,11:28AM,Erastus Snow,"There are many buffalo carcasses left by the indians who only take the hide, tongue, marrow bones and here and there a choice cut of meat.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/12/47,09:10AM,William Clayton,"We have passed over vast beds of salt, or rather dust with a salt taste. It looks something like dirty flour.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/11/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"Bro. Appleton Harmon is working at the machinery for the wagon, to tell the distance we travel; expects to have it in operation tomorrow.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/11/47,05:00PM,Lorenzo Young, the weather is fine we traveled 8 miles and camped about 3 oclock in an unpleasant place for the teams were tired and began to lag,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/11/47,04:13PM,Charles Harper,The weather is still cool today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/11/47,04:04PM,Erastus Snow,The feed is so short and teams so weak we are unable to travel but a small portion of the day. We have traveled about 8 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/11/47,03:21PM,Levi Jackman,"Today we found but little grass for our teams. We have past fue Buffelo, it appeared that they had eat all the grass and left the place.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/11/47,03:13PM,John Tippits,We are stoped for our teems to feed as we have found beter feed than we have had for several days ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/11/47,12:57PM,George A. Smith,Distance 9 miles. The bottom on the south begins to widen again and the bluffs slope and become smoother with more grass on them. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/11/47,10:00AM,William Clayton,"The brethren dug two wells, and about 4 feet deep found plenty of good water.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/11/47,09:30AM,William Clayton,"Passed over a creek of clear water, but cannot be very good in consequence of so many dead buffalo laying in it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/11/47,07:02AM,William Clayton,[The brethren] dug out 4 [wolves] and brought them alive to camp. They are probably 6 or 8 weeks old and... very vicious.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/11/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,Went with a number of the brethren who were going to dig some wolves out of a hole about a quarter of a mile from camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/11/47,06:56AM,George A. Smith,Blacksmithing going on. Rolled on and camped in a circle about half a mile from water. No wood. Buffalo chips for fuel. A few buffalo seen. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/10/47,07:33PM,Lorenzo Young,we are saving Buffalo wool. Bro Luke Johnson was the first one that started it,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/10/47,07:32PM,Lorenzo Young,"Bro Phineas Young killed a Buffalo, an atntelope, and shot a Duck this day. the feed is poor our cattle cannot travel but little in a day. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/10/47,06:32PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled ten miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/10/47,06:19PM,Erastus Snow,We feast upon a fat cow and a fine deer and are setting camp near the north shore. We have traveled about 10 miles today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/10/47,06:15PM,Levi Jackman,At this place we put up a post with a box on it and a letter in the box for the next Camp. 316 miles from winter quarters.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/10/47,04:35PM,George A. Smith,"Rode over unburnt grass; no wagon track but our own. Plenty of buffalo in sight, plenty of brouse grass and wood, and water plentiful. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/10/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,The grass evidently springs later the farther west we travel.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/10/47,02:45PM,John Brown,He says that if a man will not transgress any laws he will be as free as the water that runs and no blessings will be witheld from him.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/10/47,02:40PM,John Brown,We are reproofed for all the wasted game. he says the spirit that was manifest would kill and waste all the game on the plains.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/10/47,02:39PM,Charles Harper,Crossing a small stream.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/10/47,02:30PM,John Brown,Brother Kimball says that angels surround the camp and when a faithful servant of God was in danger swift messengers would be sent.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/10/47,12:48PM,Erastus Snow,Feed has been improveing a little through the day and the Buffaloo not so plenty and we are not a little glad now account of it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/10/47,12:24PM,George A. Smith,"On the other side of the above named board was written ""316 miles from Winter Quarters, westward bound, Pioneers."" ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/10/47,12:23PM,George A. Smith,"A board was put up on a stake and written on it, ""look in this and you will find a letter."" The letter was put there for the next company. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/10/47,12:05PM,John Tippits,it is now warm and pleasant. we travil along verry agreeable all in union,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/10/47,12:05PM,William Clayton,At the Creek four miles back some of the brethren shot a buffalo... the meat is said to be good and the fattest we have had.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/10/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,"The brethren at the head of the Camp discovered a strange horse, alone in the prairie. Porter and T. Brown gave chase to try to catch it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/10/47,08:55AM,John Tippits,This morning is cool. We are just getting started. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/10/47,08:55AM,William Clayton,"After traveling 2 miles we crossed a small creek which Er. Kimball named ""Skunk creek.""",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/09/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,I spent the afternoon reading and writing in Elder Kimball's journal.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/09/47,05:22PM,George A. Smith,"Camp called together; remarks made, and rules read. The bottom is one mile wide. Soil sandy. Feed eat out. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/09/47,04:25PM,Lorenzo Young,"It is a lonesome country to me to travel through, there is no flowers and little or no timber",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/09/47,04:24PM,Lorenzo Young,Lorenzo Young gave me an emetic and I got better. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/09/47,04:23PM,Lorenzo Young,I was very sick all day in consequence of taking the scent of a dead Bufalo. there is a great many dies of poverty. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/09/47,03:39PM,Erastus Snow,We are placing a written history of our journing in a box secured to a tall post for the benefit of our brethren who should follow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/09/47,03:00PM,William Clayton,"According to my calculations, we are now 300 miles from Winter quarters lacking a few rods.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/09/47,02:56PM,George A. Smith,"Rolled on 7 miles and passed the bluffs by going down the back, and keeping up on the sand beach.Sunday",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/09/47,02:03PM,Erastus Snow,"After only traveling 4 miles, we have stopped opposite a small Island of cotten woods to feed our teams. We will tarry here over Sunday. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/09/47,12:22PM,Lorenzo Young,this morning traveled 4 miles and camped for the day. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/09/47,11:42AM,Levi Jackman,"We went this about 3 1/2 miles to git better range but found a Sandey, naked Countrey. the are hard times on teams but we hope for the better",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/09/47,09:51AM,William Clayton,"I then stripped my clothes off and washed from head to foot, which has made me feel much more comfortable, for I was covered with dust.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/09/47,09:50AM,William Clayton,"I went about 3/4 of a mile below to the river, and washed my socks, towel and handkerchief as well as I could in cold water without soap.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/09/47,07:50AM,William Clayton,"We proceeded on 3.5 miles, going a little round some of the bluffs untill we turned down on a low bottom and very sandy.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/08/47,07:35PM,Charles Harper,Today we traveled 11 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/08/47,05:12PM,George A. Smith,Two horses commenced running with the buffalo. Grover and J. Brown had quite a race on their horses to get them back. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/08/47,05:11PM,George A. Smith,"The grass is eaten, and dung is plentiful: in fact and the bottom today looks like an old yankee pasture that needs turning over.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/08/47,04:37PM,George A. Smith,"There are countless numbers of buffaloes on both sides of the Platte, so thick that the ground appeared black with them. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/08/47,01:05PM,William Clayton,I have repeatedly suggested a plan of fixing machinery to a wagon wheel to tell the exact distance we travel in a day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/08/47,01:00PM,William Clayton,I have counted the revolutions of a wagon wheel to tell the exact distance we have travelled... this method is somewhat tedious.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/08/47,12:39PM,Appleton Harmon,"I am Standing on my waggon & see more than 10,000 Buffalo. The Plain is purfectly black with them on both sides of the river",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/08/47,11:49AM,John Tippits,"it is a warm and pleasant day. we are stoped on the bank of the platte, and the ground on both sides of the river is covered with Buffalow",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/08/47,09:56AM,Charles Harper,There are thousands of buffalo on both sides of the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/08/47,09:27AM,Levi Jackman,A fine warm morning the grass is entirely eat down by the Buffelo So that our teams can scarsley subsist,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/08/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,The prairies on both sides of the river are litterally black with buffallo.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/08/47,08:49AM,Appleton Harmon,verry little air stirring. a warm plesant day hitching up our teams to get underway. our direction N.W. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/07/47,08:49PM,Charles Harper,Brother Erastus Snow received a severe reprimand from Brigham for not attending to his duty when it was his turn to drive the cows and for trying to excuse himself[,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/07/47,08:43PM,Appleton Harmon,Porter Rockwell went back to find Pres. Young's spyglass. Returned having found it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/07/47,08:32PM,Lorenzo Young,Porter Rockwell with 2 others went back and found Br Bs glass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,08:29PM,Levi Jackman,This day we traviled about 9 miles and Camped near the river by a Slue.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/07/47,08:23PM,Erastus Snow,I recieved a regular built dressing from Pres. B. Young after he lost a spyglass while chasing after cattle I was in charge of.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/07/47,07:44PM,John Tippits,The feed is gitting poor on the account of the continuial hurds of Buffalow. some of our teems are giving out ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/07/47,07:24PM,Erastus Snow,This is the first chastisment I have had since I have been in this church; nearly 15 years; and I hope it may last me 15 years to come. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/07/47,06:43PM,George A. Smith,"Travelled 8 miles. Camped in a circle on the Platte. Buffalo very plentiful, passing continually, to and from the river to drink. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/07/47,06:43PM,Lorenzo Young,Br little is now talking about his family. his helth is improving. we had to camp where the feed was very short and poor,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,06:33PM,Lorenzo Young,yesterday we found one on the peraria and we left it and before we got out of sigt alarg woolf came upon it and caried it off. aperintly with mutch eas but it looked verry cruel,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,06:32PM,Lorenzo Young,a s young Buflow caf came in to camp which seemed determined to stay with us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,06:02PM,Lorenzo Young,the Brotherin all seem in good sperits. it has bin a day long to be remembered on the acount of the romantick seens that has transpired. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,06:01PM,Charles Harper,Setting up camp on the bank of the Platte.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/07/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,I have been very sick all day with the bowel complaint and have suffered much.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/07/47,05:56PM,Charles Harper,"During this day we traveled about 19 miles in which time we beheld nothing but one continual string of buffalo,",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/07/47,05:52PM,Lorenzo Young,Hariet has not injoyed the day. she has bin verry sick with the teeth ache. I laid hans on her when we stoped and she got beter,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,05:46PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled about 11 miles today. We were obliged to camp upon a perfectly barren Spot on the river bank.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/07/47,05:42PM,Lorenzo Young,the bufalow are so tame that we are troubled to keep them a way from ourr catle. we had to stop our teams once to let them pas. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,05:32PM,Lorenzo Young, we camped about 4 o clock in a beautful place found some grass for our teams. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,"Porter and the others returned having found the spy glass, which was a source of joy to all the brethren.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/07/47,03:49PM,Lorenzo Young,th plains are lined with bufalow. I hav no dout but I hav seen to day at one sight more than 2 two thousand at one glance of the eye. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,03:34PM,George A. Smith,Quite a breeze. Camped in a semi-circle on the bank of the Platte. Distance twenty miles. Feed poor and the teams failing. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/07/47,02:51PM,Levi Jackman,The Buffelo are so plenty at this time that it requires a strict watch to keap them and oure Cows from running to geather,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/07/47,01:23PM,Erastus Snow,The ground is nearly covered with Buffaloo dung and the whole country seems alive with these wild cattle. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/07/47,12:17PM,Erastus Snow,We are finally heading out after securing an axletree as feed for our horses in case we don't find better ahead.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/07/47,11:32AM,Lorenzo Young,Friday morning found a broken exeltree in one of the wagons put in another and started at ten oclock. drove 4 milds along the river and found no feed. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/07/47,11:00AM,William Clayton,"Porter Rockewell, Thomas Brown, and Joseph Mathews started back to hunt the spy glass.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/07/47,10:34AM,Levi Jackman,We started late this mor[n]ing that oure teams night have a chance to fill themselve[s.] the wind blue hevey from the north and cold,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/07/47,09:23AM,George A. Smith,Our fuel last night and this morning was buffalo dung. Waiting for an item to be fixed and our teams to fill themselves. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/07/47,08:45AM,Appleton Harmon,Pres. Young said that thair Should be no more game killed until such time as it should be needed. for it is a Sin to waste life & flesh,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/07/47,08:03AM,Appleton Harmon,President Young has called us together to give council. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/07/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,The Prest. chastised Erastus Snow for not attending to the cows yesterday causing the prest. to lose his spy glass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/07/47,05:30AM,Appleton Harmon,"Cold wind from the north, this morning. Immense herd of buffalo near.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/06/47,09:54PM,Lorenzo Young,we camped on the bank of the river in a bad place. th bufalow come neer our camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/06/47,09:00PM,Appleton Harmon,Prest Young lost his Spy glass,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/06/47,08:53PM,Lorenzo Young,in the chase Br B lost his spiglace. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/06/47,08:52PM,Lorenzo Young,the Buflow tried to git in to our drove of cows and Br Brigham and Br Heeber rode after them and had a verry hard chase ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/06/47,08:38PM,Appleton Harmon,"my judgement is that we have seen 8,000 Buffalo today. in fact we have not been out of sight of them all day. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/06/47,07:48PM,Erastus Snow,Some of our teams are beginning to fail for want of feed. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/06/47,07:09PM,Charles Harper,During this day we were never out of sight of large herds of buffalo ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/06/47,06:55PM,George A. Smith,Large and small herds of buffalos in sight all around and on both sides of the river. No timber. It is getting scarce. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/06/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"Some think we have travelled 18, some 20 and some even 25 miles to day, but from the # of times we stopped... I feel satisfied 15 is plenty.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/06/47,03:32PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 4 miles along the Platt River then bated our teams and travled ten milds futher. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/06/47,02:41PM,Levi Jackman,"if we had Crossed those who followed would loose the track and it might prove gratley to there disadvantage, so we kept on.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/06/47,02:40PM,Levi Jackman,it was necessary to select a rout on the north side of the Platt for the Church to travel,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/06/47,02:38PM,Levi Jackman,"by this time maney of the teams began to fail for want of food, We Could See the green grass on the outher side of the river",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/06/47,01:36PM,Appleton Harmon,"buffalo grasing in all most everry direction. antilope in everry direction, killed 2 this fore noon.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/06/47,01:34PM,Erastus Snow,We have passed 5 to 10 thousand Buffaloo today and they have eaten most of the feed we had hoped for our horses.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/06/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,The president had lost his large Spy Glass while chasing the Cows from the buffalo herd a second time. He did not find it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/06/47,10:00AM,William Clayton,The President gave orders that no more game should be killed untill further orders.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/06/47,08:45AM,William Clayton,"Saw 13 elk together, also many antelope and numerous herds of buffalo on both sides of the river.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/06/47,08:00AM,Levi Jackman,As it poor picking where we stoped we started earley and went 2 or 3 miles to a place that had not ben burned and took breakfast and bated,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/06/47,07:11AM,George A. Smith,"Sun rose, clear and pleasant. Started at half past five and took the old trail. Soon passed the fire which burnt slow.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/06/47,06:45AM,William Clayton,Travelled about two miles and stopped on the unburned grass to feed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/06/47,06:30AM,William Clayton,During the night the Lord sent a light shower of rain which has put the fire out except in one or two places...,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/06/47,05:45AM,Lorenzo Young,starting before breakfast ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/06/47,04:45AM,William Clayton,Prest. Young called to the camp and proposed to go on where we can find feed for the teams.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/06/47,01:37AM,Appleton Harmon,Buffalo meat is a drug in the camp. I imagine our selves in a game country. The feed is eaten completely down by buffalo,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 05/05/47,09:08PM,Erastus Snow,Rain is nearly extinquishing our fires.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/05/47,07:05PM,Levi Jackman,This day we went about 10 miles to day the campe kiled one Buffelo Cow and five calves. We had plentey. All first rate meat,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/05/47,06:32PM,Lorenzo Young,the weather is fine but the feed poor. we had to camp in an unpleasant place before night on account of fire,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/05/47,04:57PM,George A. Smith,"In the afternoon five calves and one cow was killed. We turned, quartering back about a mile and camped, by the Platte. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/05/47,04:44PM,George A. Smith,"Buffalo feeding at a little distance, like tame cattle. Stopped about four p.m. by a wall of fire reaching from the river to the bluffs.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/05/47,04:39PM,Erastus Snow,Our hunters have killed one Buffaloo cow and a number of calves today. we made about 15 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/05/47,04:30PM,Levi Jackman,"we had to stop becaus of the fire and smoe a head, and the wind had blown a perfict gale all day from the South. We camped Close to the river",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/05/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,"The prairie is all burned bare, and the black ashes fly bad, making the brethren look more like Indians than white folks.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/05/47,03:46PM,Charles Harper,Moderate weather today with a south wind.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/05/47,03:30PM,William Clayton,We travelled on abt. half an hour and found the prairie all a blaze. Pr. Young and Kimball think it unsafe to risk the wagons near the fire.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/05/47,01:07PM,Levi Jackman,This day we found the land more moist and Soft than we had found before. the wheels cut in considerabley in many places,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/05/47,12:15PM,Erastus Snow,The soft praiarie has been hard wheeling and our teams fair hard for grazing.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/05/47,11:30AM,William Clayton,"Stopped to feed on a small patch of unburnt grass, having come 9 miles, course about West.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/05/47,10:00AM,William Clayton,Came to a very bad slough and had to bear off to the north to find a place to cross it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/05/47,09:54AM,Lorenzo Young,this morning is a beautiful one and the first thing that met our eys was a herd of Buffalo they looked splendid. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/05/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,Er Kimball offered me his horse to ride. I then went ahead with the horsemen.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/05/47,07:30AM,William Clayton,"I went on foot about 2 miles and then stopped to count the horses, mules, oxen, &c.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/04/47,09:10PM,Charles Harper,We have decided to continue on this side of the Platt for the present as we wish to establish a road independent of the gentile road for the accomodation of our families who should follow after,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/04/47,08:22PM,George A. Smith,"No fresh signs of Indians except the prairie fires, near and among the bluffs. They are probably, burning it for buffalo range. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/04/47,08:21PM,George A. Smith,"Camp was called together, and after hearing the pros and cons, it was voted unanimously to keep up the north side of the Platte to Larimie. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/04/47,05:42PM,Levi Jackman,"We held a short Consultation on the subject and Concluded to keep on this side, becaus it would [be] better for our brethren who would follow",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/04/47,04:30PM,Levi Jackman,a Small Compeney of traiders was passing down the outher side of the Platt. they inforamed us Side the river the grass was good,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/04/47,04:17PM,Levi Jackman,The olde grass which was short and fine by this time was Some what filled with a new groath which made tollerable fead tho not the best,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/04/47,03:30PM,William Clayton,"We have travelled to day only about 6 miles, having stopped much.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/04/47,01:23PM,George A. Smith,"3 trading wagons passed us on the Oregon routes. We presented one of their men, Charles Beaumont with 51 letters for winter. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/04/47,01:12PM,Lorenzo Young,about noon we met a United States Trader and stoped in our waggons and wrote a line back to our friends,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/04/47,01:11PM,Charles Harper,We sent letters back to our friends.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/04/47,12:41PM,Charles Harper,Just met a trader from Fort Lara. His company was on the other side of the river. They had seen us and he waded across to us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/04/47,11:30AM,William Clayton,One of the men from the wagons on the other side overtook us; they have been to Fort Laramie for furs.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/04/47,11:00AM,William Clayton,Proceeded five wagons abreast so as to be better prepared for defense should the Indians attack us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/04/47,09:22AM,Lorenzo Young,starting and travelling in plattoons on account of the Indian. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/04/47,09:00AM,Erastus Snow,A council has been called and we have voted to continue on the north side and make a road for our brethren who should follow in the summer. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/04/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,"The wagons commenced moving and passed over the lake near its junction with the river, at which place it is bout 10-12 feet wide.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/04/47,08:49AM,Erastus Snow,The traders think it adviseable for our company to ford the river and take the Oregon road as the prairie is so burnt on the north side.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/04/47,08:01AM,Erastus Snow,We have discoveredon the south side the river 3 trading waggons bound downwards. They report they are only 16 days out of Fort Laramie.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/04/47,07:30AM,William Clayton,"Camp called together and received instructions from president Young, especially in regard to leaving the wagons and scattering off hunting.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/04/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,Wm. Smoot was thrown from a horse and his senses knocked out of him by the fall. He soon recovered and appears to have sustained no injury.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/03/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,The cannon was unlimbered and prepared for action in case it should be needed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/03/47,06:57PM,George A. Smith,The scouts came in about dark and brought two calves they had killed. We fired the cannon to let the Indians know we had one. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/03/47,06:56PM,George A. Smith,A member of a scouting party saw some Indians. We sent a party out to call in the hunters. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/03/47,06:32PM,Lorenzo Young,staid in camp all day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/03/47,06:03PM,Erastus Snow,Upon our report it was ordered that the cannon be ready for immediate use and capt Thomas Tanner with his artillerymen accompany it.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/03/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"All the hunters arrived, having got 3 antelope, and the horsemen who went after them got two [buffalo] calves, which were all brought in.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/03/47,05:55PM,Lorenzo Young,"after discovering the Indians, the Brethren fitted up the old cannon, fired it off so that they might know we was on hand",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/03/47,05:30PM,Charles Harper,The Pawnees burnt the prairie for miles which has made feed scarce.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/03/47,05:29PM,Charles Harper,Some of the brethern went on a scouting party and discovered a war party of Pawnees.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/03/47,04:23PM,George A. Smith,Cloudy but warm in the forenoon. Strong wind and quite cool in the afternoon. A hunting party killed two antelopes and returned,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/03/47,03:54PM,Lorenzo Young, the Brethren went to hunt Buffalo but discovered a party of Indians in ambush and they returned to the camp. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/03/47,03:00PM,Levi Jackman,the fifteen Came back and reported that they had Seen a large Camp of indians and that they tred waylay them but oure men escape[d].,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/03/47,02:45PM,William Clayton,"Orders were given to dispatch a number of the brethren on horses, well armed to warn the hunters and tell them to come to camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/03/47,02:36PM,Erastus Snow,one of our company went about 1 1/2 miles beyond where we halted and has reported to us that he saw a war party in a hollow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/03/47,02:30PM,William Clayton,The party who went out to look at the route returned and reported that brother Empey had discovered a large war party of Indians.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/03/47,01:41PM,Erastus Snow,After ten miles we determined there was enough grass to sustain our horses. We've seen many signs of indians.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/03/47,11:00AM,Levi Jackman,a Company of twentey hunters went out to hunt and fifteen went up the river to Se the Situation of the Countrey,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/03/47,10:35AM,Levi Jackman,The Camp stoped the day to do some black Smith work and let oure teams recrutt a little. It being the best place we had found,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/03/47,10:00AM,John Tippits,travelled two miles to git feed for a our cattle and horses. the night was so cold that ice froze in our buckets again,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/03/47,09:17AM,Erastus Snow,Prarie fires rage in different directions. I am proceeding upriver with fifteen others to see if there is sufficent feed for our horses.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/03/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"The hunters are going out on foot. Tanner & Davenport are fixing their forges to do some repairing, shoeing, &c.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/03/47,06:28AM,Charles Harper,The weather is still cold. No travel today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/02/47,07:32PM,Lorenzo Young,staid in camp until five in the afternoon then hiched up and went 2 miles on account of feed for our cattle and horses,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/02/47,06:07PM,Charles Harper,We've spent the day taking care of our meat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/02/47,04:57PM,George A. Smith,Most of the men are busy taking care of their meat. I eat very heartily of buffalo meat but got rousted out very early by its effects. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/02/47,04:56PM,George A. Smith,Buffalo lick up the saltish white deposit (saline efflorescence of Fremont) which have covered the soil thickly for the last forty miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/02/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,"On their return, [Prest. Young and Elder Kimball] said we should tarry here tomorrow & have some blacksmith work done & probably hunt some.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/02/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,"Presit. Young, [Elder] Kimball and others started out to look out a camp ground where better feed can be obtained for our stock.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/02/47,11:56AM,Erastus Snow,We will stay here to dry and cure the meat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/02/47,09:13AM,Lorenzo Young,in the morning came into camp and got a team to bring in his meat but while absent the wolves had devoured the most of it,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/02/47,09:12AM,Lorenzo Young,Bro Joseph Hancock killed a Buffalo and laid by it all night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/02/47,08:20AM,Levi Jackman,The Buffalo meat Came good to us for Curtice [Curtis Lyman] and myself had lived on Corn bread water porrage for Some time,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/02/47,07:56AM,George A. Smith,"Sun. Thermometer at sunrise 20°. Rough road. Ravines made by rain, prairie dog holes and the buffalo licks. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/02/47,07:22AM,Erastus Snow,Brother Hancock came into camp having killed a buffalo too late to find his way to camp last night. Men have been sent after the meat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/02/47,07:03AM,Levi Jackman,The ice was near a 1/2 inch think this morning but Soon Came off warm and pleasant,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/02/47,06:47AM,Levi Jackman,our Camp this morning had the appearance of a meat market. all hands were busey fixing there Beef for Cooking and drying.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/02/47,06:19AM,John Tippits,"the night was so cold that water in our buckets is froze half inch thick water, but the sun is quite pleasant and warm",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 05/02/47,04:50AM,Erastus Snow,Moving 2 miles it being Sunday to where we can find better grazing for our teams. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/01/47,07:45PM,Levi Jackman,we got in oure beef which was received with mutch joy. We had a fine feast,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/01/47,06:41PM,Erastus Snow,The meat has arrived in camp and is being equally divided among the several tens. Bro Joseph Hancock has been discovered missing.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/01/47,06:38PM,Levi Jackman,we this day passed through what is Cald a Peria [prairie] dog town. we Stoped a little before son set,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/01/47,06:03PM,George A. Smith,Travel time nine hours distance eighteen miles. We traveled quite slowly as some ox teams were weak for want of food. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/01/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,The [buffalo] meat is cut up into quarters and distributed one quarter to each company of ten.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"The total number [buffalo] killed in the first days buffalo hunt by the Camp [is] 1 Bull, 3 Cows & 6 Calves, far exceeding our best hopes.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,04:32PM,George A. Smith, Came in sight of the first buffalo we had seen. We have plenty of good meat for supper; it is much better than beef. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 05/01/47,04:30PM,Lorenzo Young, we see thousands of Buffalo they looked magestic. the Brethren pursued them and killed four beside five calves. we had a rich repast. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 05/01/47,04:23PM,Erastus Snow,The hunters killed four old ones and 6 calves. We sent out waggons and butchers to dress and bring in the game ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/01/47,04:09PM,Charles Harper,Our hunters have obtained 5 old buffalo and several calves.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/01/47,03:50PM,John Brown,We come to the buffalo and kill nine in a little time.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/01/47,03:49PM,Erastus Snow,12-15 horsemen are giving chase to a herd of about 200 buffaloo. We are watching from our waggons as we pass along with much interest,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/01/47,03:36PM,Heber Kimball,"Mounted my horse, borrowed Eggen's fifteen shooter. Off at a keen gallop, leaving behind those strung at a high pitch from excitement.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/01/47,03:27PM,Heber Kimball,The hunters are close to the herd now. I'm eager to join in the chase to get meat from the wild animals. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/01/47,03:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Another herd--this one of 200--has been spotted. Young sent 11 to give chase. Many are excited, having never seen buffalo before.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/01/47,01:32PM,William Clayton,"Er. Kimball being a good horseman, he maintained his position in the saddle and soon succeeded in reigning in his horse without accident.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,01:31PM,William Clayton,"At the report of the gun, Er. Kimball's horse sprang & flew down the bluff like lightning; his situation was precarious in the extreme.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,01:30PM,William Clayton,Er. Kimball rode close to [a buffalo] with his fifteen shooter and fired over his horses head. She dropped helpless and was soon dispatched.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,01:00PM,John Brown,We meet some travelers at the head of Grand Island south side of river and send letters back by them,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 05/01/47,01:00PM,William Clayton,"While [we] feel for the safety of the hunters, [but] a piece of fresh meat would taste good to all.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,12:31PM,William Clayton,"This being the first day buffalo have been seen on our journey, it excited considerable interest and pleasure.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,12:30PM,William Clayton,"Another still larger herd [of buffalo] discovered still farther West, also at the foot of the bluffs.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,12:15PM,William Clayton,"Passing a long range of ""dog towns,"" and see many of the little prairie dogs playing round their holes.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,"The hunters returned and reported that Luke Johnson shot at one and dropped him to his knees, but he rose again and ran after the herd.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,11:15AM,Heber Kimball,4 miles. Resting by a lake. Hunters returned with reports of almost downing buffalo but one buffalo shot and two herds got away.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/01/47,10:34AM,Erastus Snow,3 of our horsemen tried their skill upon a herd of buffalo. They wounded several but secured none.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/01/47,09:32AM,Charles Harper,A herd of buffalo is in sight.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/01/47,09:00AM,Levi Jackman,we discovered about 50 Buffelows--oure hunters wounded one but got none. Soon after we Saw hundreds we got five olde ones & a number of calves,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 05/01/47,08:56AM,Heber Kimball,Camp is eating breakfast while 3 hunters go after wild buffalo--we think there's a herd of 74 about 8 miles off.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/01/47,08:12AM,Erastus Snow,"The sun is rising clear and Beautifull upon us, with it the cold chilling Blast of the North as we stay along the Platt.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 05/01/47,06:23AM,Charles Harper,We have started before breakfast. We'll stop later when we have wood and water.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 05/01/47,06:00AM,William Clayton,Three buffalo grazing on the bluff about 6 miles distance. I could see them plainly with my glass.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 05/01/47,05:40AM,Heber Kimball,Breaking camp and traveling early to find feed for the teams before we eat breakfast.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 05/01/47,05:40AM,William Clayton,Very cold indeed. There is little grass for the cattle.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,09:34PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 20 miles and camped for the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/30/47,09:00PM,William Clayton,Brother Hanson played some on his violin and some of the brethren danced to warm themselves.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,08:43PM,Heber Kimball,Coldest it's been. Each man wants an overcoat or buffalo robe. Some wrestle or dance to the fiddle to keep warm. All in good spirits.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/30/47,08:32PM,Charles Harper,Tonight we camp on the open prairie without wood or water.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/30/47,08:01PM,William Clayton,[The buffalo dung] makes a good fire when properly managed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,The camp have found a good substitute for wood in the dried buffallo dung which lies on the ground here in great plenty.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,07:39PM,Levi Jackman,the wind was north and Came brisk and very Cold. we traelied about 16 miles and Campt without timber,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/30/47,07:03PM,Erastus Snow,For the first time we resorted to Buffaloo manure for fuel and find it better than we had expected.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/30/47,06:44PM,Heber Kimball,"Far from timber, I invented a buffalo chip furnace for cooking by digging holes in the ground with a draft and way to hold pots.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/30/47,06:15PM,Erastus Snow,Have sunk a well about six feet and found watter.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/30/47,05:52PM,Erastus Snow,A soft bottom between us and the Platt has made it expedient for us to camp on the background without wood or watter.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/30/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"The wagons are formed in an imperfect circle, in such a manner as to have all the wagon mouths [turned away] from the wind.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,04:31PM,Heber Kimball,"After a 1 pm break, the weather turned cold and gloomy. We'll stop soon to make camp, with wagon tongues away from the wind.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/30/47,04:29PM,George A. Smith,"Wind, high and cold from the west. Air full of haze by smoke. Thermometer at sundown 41°. Travel time 7 hours, distance 17 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/30/47,04:28PM,George A. Smith,Started up the Platte on the trail where ox teams in summer should stop over night. No wood nor water except the little we had to dig for. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/30/47,01:19PM,John Tippits,The hunters killed five big buffalo and six calves,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/30/47,12:34PM,John Tippits,Just spotted a hurd of bufalow and started out some hunters on horses,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/30/47,12:13PM,Charles Harper,A cold wind has started blowing in from the north.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/30/47,11:29AM,Erastus Snow,"It is very cold today, the North blast has made us resort to overcoats.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/30/47,10:20AM,William Clayton,"The wind blowing from the north tremendous strong, and clouds of dust rising from under the wagon wheels. Very cold and gloomy.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,09:07AM,Heber Kimball,"Traveling today is much more pleasant--a lot of grass, buffalo chips, buffalo grass. Saw a former Indian campsite.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/30/47,08:25AM,William Clayton,"We have thus far followed the Indian trail, but it is now so grown over and so old it is scarcely discernable.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"About a mile from where we camped last night, we passed a place where Indians have camped no doubt during their hunt.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/30/47,06:30AM,Levi Jackman,it was quite Cool through the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/29/47,07:13PM,Erastus Snow,I am now watching my horses as they fill themselves with rushes on the borders of Grand Island. Traveled abut 18 miles today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/29/47,06:04PM,Heber Kimball,18 miles today. Wind made the trip nearly suffocating from the dust. Found white substance oozing from the ground--a mild salt.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/29/47,04:53PM,George A. Smith,"Not a sufficient quantity of grass to sustain teams without hay. Travel time seven hours, distance eighteen miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/29/47,04:52PM,George A. Smith,"Large body of beautiful level land between here and the Platt. Sufficient timber, if used carefully, for quite a large settlement.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/29/47,04:51PM,George A. Smith,"Followed an old trading trail, crossed a creek at a good ford, about eight yards wide, supposed to be the Wood River of Mitchels map.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/29/47,03:52PM,Levi Jackman,We traviled this day about 16 miles. the day was verrey warm and a hevey callum arose along the line.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/29/47,03:31PM,Charles Harper,Crossing the Wood River.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/29/47,02:30PM,William Clayton,"There is a white substance that seems to ooze out of the ground around here, and tastes like Salt but not so strong as common salt.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/29/47,02:00PM,William Clayton,"I am not astonished at wagons & every thing else shrinking up, for the wind is perfectly dry and parching; there is no moisture in it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/29/47,01:32PM,Lorenzo Young,we just came in sight of Buffalo there was a great excitement,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/29/47,12:53PM,Heber Kimball,So far today have forded a stream a rod wide and traveled 10 miles. Resting and feeding by a lake. Strong wind from the south.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/29/47,10:22AM,John Tippits,The day is fare and pleasant,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/29/47,09:21AM,Levi Jackman,We crost wood creek. The creek runs about west and the Platt about southwest,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/29/47,07:17AM,Charles Harper,Stopped to feed and take breakfast.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/29/47,06:52AM,Heber Kimball, Eating breakfast after traveling 3 miles: goose Woolsey killed and bread I baked at WQ. Mouldy but doesn't hurt the taste too much.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/29/47,06:40AM,William Clayton,Breakfasted on Goose and mouldy bread.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/29/47,05:38AM,Charles Harper,We have started before sunrise on account of getting feed for the teams.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/29/47,05:01AM,Heber Kimball,"Since the stock has eaten up the grass, we're moving on before breakfast to find a place for the animals to feed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/28/47,07:43PM,Lorenzo Young,I do not know any thing what transpired today,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/28/47,06:37PM,Erastus Snow,"Making camp at Wood Creek, a clear stream with a gravel bottom. Traveled 16 miles today.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/28/47,06:11PM,George A. Smith,"Yesterday and today I read a book of 212 pages, as I rode along in my wagon. Traveling time of horse teams, 6 hours, distance 15 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/28/47,06:08PM,Heber Kimball,"Making camp about 1/4 mile from timber. Good feed, clear water. Will have fresh antelope meat for supper.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/28/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,Camped about 1/4 mile from the timber. There is plenty of grass to fill the stock tonight. The water is also clear and cool and good tasted.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/28/47,05:46PM,Charles Harper,After traveling a few more miles (18) we have camped for the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/28/47,05:08PM,Levi Jackman,It is a beautiful countrey but rather sandey.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/28/47,04:48PM,Levi Jackman,We crst the Creek and went on about south about 8 miles and Came near the Platt timber. The bottom had the appearance of a vast green Sea.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/28/47,04:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Continuing our journey. Wind has blown all day, kicking up dust and covering everything. The men are almost black.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/28/47,03:19PM,Erastus Snow,The country we have passed over today is the most we had beautifull I ever beheld. Continous green grass as far as the eye can see.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/28/47,02:24PM,Heber Kimball,"Traveled 7 mi. along flat prairie with green grass and strong wild onions, then another 4 mi. along the Platte. Halting now to feed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/28/47,02:00PM,Charles Harper,We have arrived at the Platte river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/28/47,10:00AM,William Clayton,The last wagon crossed [the creek].,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/28/47,09:00AM,William Clayton,The brethren had to make a road down to the small creek near which we camped.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/28/47,08:08AM,Erastus Snow,Crossing prairie creek.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/28/47,07:18AM,Heber Kimball,Orders early for only hunters to leave camp. Heading out now to dig out a crossing in the creek for the wagons.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/28/47,07:05AM,William Clayton,L. Johnson shot the horse dead which had her leg broke last night. Better to shoot her than leave her alone to the mercy of the Indians.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/28/47,06:31AM,William Clayton,A gun accidently went off and broke the nigh fore leg of Br. Markham's horse. This makes 4 of the best horses lost within the last 4 days.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/28/47,06:12AM,George A. Smith,A horse that was accidently shot last evening was shot dead this morning to put him out of misery.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/28/47,06:00AM,William Clayton,Morning fine and pleasant. No disturbances from Indians. The wind blew strong from the north East which makes it much cooler.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/27/47,08:32PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 12 miles the cattle and horses suffered very much for drink,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/27/47,08:31PM,Charles Harper,A Rifle was accidentally discharged in a wagon and the ball struck the leg of a fine mare belonging to Lewis Barney which broke the bone and rendered her entirely useless. Thus we have lost two horses within a few days by nothing but carelessness.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/27/47,08:31PM,John Brown,The gun is Brother Matthew Ivory's gun. He had put it into the wagon loaded and capped and my coat caught the hammer.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/27/47,08:30PM,John Brown,"At Prairie Creek, I accidentally fire a gun and the shot broke a horse leg after setting a sack of clothes on fire.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/27/47,08:01PM,John Brown,"The Indians come within a few feet, but realize it may cost their lives so fall back and do no damage.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/27/47,08:00PM,John Brown,"Four men try to find the stolen horses and are ambushed by 15 Pawness, armed with guns, bows and arrows striped for fight.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/27/47,07:53PM,Heber Kimball,Accidental discharge of a gun as a man grabbed his coat it was under. Shot broke a horse's leg. 4th lost in as many days. Greatest loss yet.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:30PM,George A. Smith,Our men made for a wicket on the Loup about half a mile off. They were fired upon but our men did not return fire.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:29PM,George A. Smith,Rockwell and the men returned. The horses’ trails led back to the Pawnee camp. 15 Indians attempted to steal their horses.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:29PM,John Tippits,Just arrived at a hansom little creek about ten miles north of the Platte,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:23PM,Heber Kimball,"Those searching for the horses were nearly attacked by Indians who likely stole our horses. A loss, but our men returned safely.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:19PM,Erastus Snow,One of the most valuable mares in camp was just Shot through the accidental discharge of a gun.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:06PM,Levi Jackman,Jest as we stopt a gun accidentley went off and broke a horses legg. This was the fourth hors that was lost since last friday.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/27/47,06:54PM,Levi Jackman,We stopt this night on a fine little creek in the open praria. Antelope was kild. this was the first game of any Size that had been killed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/27/47,06:48PM,Charles Harper,Our brethren returned from the horse hunt without them--they saw 15 Indians who tried to rob them of their horses but they drawed their pistols and the Indians desisted but fired on them as our Brethern retreated,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/27/47,06:30PM,William Clayton,"O.P. Rockwell, Mathews, Eldridge and Brown returned from hunting the lost horses. They ran great risks indeed but got safe back to camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/27/47,06:02PM,Erastus Snow,The four horseman have returned. They encountered Pawnees that fired six guns at them our men without taking any effect.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/27/47,05:44PM,Heber Kimball,"Setting up camp. Johnson shot a rattlesnake that nearly bit him. Cut it open for the oil, which is supposed to be good for sore legs.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/27/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,Luke Johnson shot a very large Rattlesnake and brought it back to camp for the oil. Roswel Stevens killed a hare.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/27/47,05:14PM,Erastus Snow,Making camp for the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/27/47,03:59PM,George A. Smith,Started quartering for the Platt. Rockwell and others searched for the missing horses. Reached the burnt prairie which looked quite green.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/27/47,03:35PM,William Clayton,"The teams commenced to move again. Just as they started, J. Brown, R. Stevens and brother Woodruff all shot at an Antelope and killed him.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/27/47,03:13PM,Heber Kimball,"Brown, Stephens and Woodruff just shot an antelope, which seems to be a cross between a deer and a goat. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/27/47,02:16PM,Erastus Snow,Hunters have killed an Antelope. Still traveling.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/27/47,01:47PM,Heber Kimball,"Resting after 12 miles. Very green, lots of buffalo chips, but no water. Dug several 4-foot wells and got some but not enough for the teams.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/27/47,01:10PM,Charles Harper,We have halted to refresh our teams.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/27/47,10:00AM,Levi Jackman,"Come where the olde grass was burnt and green gras was again to be seen but it was too small to do mutch good, the first Sines of Buffeloo.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/27/47,09:37AM,Charles Harper,"Passing through dry, sandy, and barren country.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/27/47,08:32AM,Erastus Snow,"Four men have gone to search for the horses, the remaining company is preparing to cross the creek.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Resuming our course along the main Platte, as much south as we can. Several brethren heading back to attempt to find the lost horses.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/27/47,07:12AM,Levi Jackman,We left the Loup fork and went South for the platt.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/27/47,06:46AM,Charles Harper,Four of the brethern just left to hunt for the lost horses. The rest of us will resume our journey by striking across towards the Platt,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/27/47,06:30AM,William Clayton,"Went back to the old Indian village before breakfast with O.P. Rockwell, to see if any tracks of he lost horses could be found.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/27/47,12:00AM,Charles Harper,Some of the brethern shot an antelope and a hare today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/26/47,10:53PM,Heber Kimball,Back at camp. Dr. Richard's mare is also gone. A great loss. We trust this is a warning to the men to be more careful.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/26/47,10:47PM,Erastus Snow,Although aided by a clear sky and bright moon we have found them not and thus return to camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/26/47,10:29PM,George A. Smith,"About dark, Brother Little and Dr. Richards noted that horses were missing. Search was made but they were not found. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/26/47,09:19PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 16 miles. Doct Willard Richards and Bro Little had their horses taken by the Idians. the Brethren pursued but could not get the horses,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/26/47,08:28PM,John Tippits,Br Little and Br Richerds lost a horse apeare apiece that was taken by the indians,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/26/47,08:12PM,Heber Kimball,"Some brethren were dancing when an alarm sounded--Bro Little's horse is missing, and they think an Indian stole it. We'll go in pursuit.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/26/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,Joseph Matthews came into Camp from seeking his horses and stated that an Indian had rode a horse off a little before.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,07:04PM,Levi Jackman,This evening about dark the Indians took two horses and made there escape.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/26/47,06:30PM,Erastus Snow,Two horses are missing myself and others are going in search of them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/26/47,06:21PM,Levi Jackman,We traviled about 14 miles and camped on a small run called gravel Creek. By this time timber had became very scarce.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/26/47,06:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Bro Tanner traveled the whole day with a nearly broken shoulder of an axle. Within an hour of camp, we got the blacksmith to fix it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/26/47,05:35PM,George A. Smith,Traveled 7 hours; nineteen miles. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/26/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,"Br. Benson's wagon unloaded, the axle taken off, brother Tanner's forge set up and a broken axle welded and fixed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,04:58PM,Heber Kimball,"Traveled 14 miles. Crossed two swampy areas. No good feed here--no new growth, and last year's is poor. No buffalo. Woolsey killed a goose.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/26/47,04:30PM,Erastus Snow,Traveling upriver. We lunched near an abandoned indian village and passed another. Signs of late buffalo also discovered.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/26/47,01:45PM,William Clayton,We travel very slow this afternoon having made only 7 miles. We crossed two sloughs or soft places though not very bad.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,01:00PM,William Clayton,"The sun is very hot & not much wind. I find it has a great tendency to make sore lips, parched up and feverish.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,08:47AM,Heber Kimball,"Going ahead with 3 others to find the best way, since there is no trail. Horses going first to tamp grass so it won't hurt the oxen's feet.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/26/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"There is no road here, consequently, Prest. Young, Kimball, G.A. Smith, A. Lyman & others went a head on horse back to point out the road.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,07:30AM,William Clayton,"Started on foot and travelled four miles, then waited for the wagons.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,05:49AM,Lorenzo Young,about an hour before day we were alarmed by the guard that Indians were upon us. the guard fired up on them and they disappeared,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/26/47,05:31AM,William Clayton,No doubt [the Indians'] object was to steal horses. However the prompt reception they met with will show them that we keep a good watch.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,05:30AM,William Clayton,"The footsteps of the Indians can be plainly seen, where they had come down under the bank & sometimes stepped in the water.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,05:14AM,George A. Smith,We were all aroused just before daybreak by the bugle caused by 3 guards firing upon 6 indians creeping in to steal our horses. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/26/47,04:17AM,Erastus Snow,All hands are under arms ready to repel any attack that might be made by the Indians.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/26/47,04:10AM,John Tippits,"The guard reported that indians were near. He fired a shot, and they left.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/26/47,04:04AM,Erastus Snow,Alarm sounded for 6 Indians that have crept into the very border of our encampment. The gard has fired upon them and they are on the run.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/26/47,04:03AM,Levi Jackman,The Camp was soon under arms but nothing more was seen of them--It was suposed to be [Sioux] Indians by the shape of the track in the Sand,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/26/47,04:00AM,William Clayton,Only one gun went off and six Indians sprang up and ran from within a few rods of where they stood.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,03:59AM,William Clayton,The guards heard something rustle in the grass and first suspected they were wolves and fired at them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,03:58AM,William Clayton,Three of the guard who were stationed at the North East of the Camp discovered some Indians crawling toward the wagons.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/26/47,03:52AM,Appleton Harmon,"6 indians was indeavering to Steal horses, but fortunately disconvered & fired at by the guard, who all ways keep a good look out",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/26/47,03:48AM,Heber Kimball,Just endured a fright: alarm sounded. 6 Indians were trying to steal horses. Guard is strengthened & cannon ready to fire if they try again.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/26/47,03:39AM,Appleton Harmon,"The alarm is sounding, not the bugle. Going to see what it is.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/26/47,03:38AM,John Tippits,Someone is sounding the alarm,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/26/47,03:38AM,Levi Jackman,2 of oure gard fired there guns on oure Left wing clos to the river and reported that Indians ware creeping close to oure line,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/25/47,07:43PM,Appleton Harmon,Today we rest from our laibours. 8 hunters was selected to hunt on horse back for Buffalo Some 18 or 20 to hunt on foot.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/25/47,07:35PM,Erastus Snow,A company of hunters were selected to hunt for the company that their might be an end to every man runeing ahead with his gun to scare away the game. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/25/47,07:17PM,Heber Kimball,Young is counseling on not guarding as a gentile military and on hunting. 8 horses and 11 men assigned to hunting. The 12 can hunt too.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/25/47,07:12PM,George A. Smith,In the evening the brethren were called by the horn and addressed by Prest. B. Young upon the principal of saving the game that we kill. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/25/47,06:02PM,Charles Harper,I just washed out my dirty clothes.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/25/47,05:14PM,George A. Smith,He put then into his wagon which put me to the inconvenience of walking half a mile over a burning Prairie to the camp. Many wagons left.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/25/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"A meeting at the wagon of Prest. Young, and remarks made by several, and instructions by Prest. Young.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/25/47,02:41PM,Erastus Snow,A pleasant Sabbath and an interesting meeting today. All the camp appears in first rate spirtits.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/25/47,12:23PM,Heber Kimball,Elijah Newman just walked into camp w/out help after Tarlton Lewis baptized him for health. Elijah has scurvy and normally walks w/ 2 canes.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/25/47,12:11PM,William Clayton,After being baptized and hands laid on him [Br. Newman] returned to his waggon without any kind of help seemingly much better.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/25/47,12:10PM,William Clayton,Br. Newman was afflicted with the black scurvy in his legs and has not been able to walk without sticks.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/25/47,12:01PM,George A. Smith,A little cloudy and a fine breeze. The grass affords quite a bit of feed. Pres. Young is satisfied with us and our movements.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/25/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,Elijah Newman was baptized by Tarl Lewis in the Lake for the benefit of his health.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/25/47,10:14AM,Levi Jackman,We stopt and rested all day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/25/47,07:29AM,John Tippits,It is a beautiful and pleasant day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/25/47,07:21AM,Heber Kimball,"Four antelope are grazing about a mile and a half away, northwest, on the opposite side of the river.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/25/47,06:37AM,Charles Harper,Today is Sunday and there will be no traveling.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/25/47,05:00AM,William Clayton,"Shaved and changed some of my clothing. The morning very pleasant, wind West.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,10:12PM,George A. Smith,"The spot where it used to be so sore when I was subject to spitting blood. Dr. Willard Richards, and Elder W. Woodruff relieved me.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/24/47,08:44PM,Appleton Harmon,"the surroundding country is as handsone as I ever saw mostly Prairie but very little timber & what thare is, is along the river bank in Spots.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/24/47,07:39PM,Charles Harper,we tried the plan and found it worked well and all got over in a short time without any accident[.] we then went on a few miles and camped south of the bank of the Loup fork,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/24/47,06:33PM,Heber Kimball,"3 miles on and setting up camp. Good feed here. We plan to stay two nights, until Monday. Indians likely watching us. Cannon and guards out.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/24/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"Walked over to O. Pratt's wagon, and through his telescope saw Jupiter's four moons very distinct having never seen them previously.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,05:13PM,George A. Smith,"Quick sand made fording difficult. I left my boots on the bank when I went into the water. L. Young, thought some one had forgotten them",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/24/47,05:00PM,Charles Harper,we commence taking some of our things over in a boat that we had along but found it to be too slow a process so they come to the conclusion to put on team enough to take the wagons over without unloading[.] ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/24/47,04:49PM,George A. Smith,At between three and four p.m. we were all safe over and felt to thank the Lord,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/24/47,04:30PM,William Clayton,P. Rockwell discovered that there were many sun fish in the Lake. I took a couple of hooks & lines and went fishing. We had some fine sport.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,04:09PM,Erastus Snow,All are safely over. Moving upriver for grass for our horses.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/24/47,04:01PM,William Clayton,The wagons started on to find a better place to Camp and feed for our teams where we can stay comfortable untill Monday and give teams rest.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,04:00PM,William Clayton,"All the wagons and teams are safely landed on the bank on the South side of the loop fork, without any loss or accident.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,03:48PM,George A. Smith,"The majority crossed without taking out anything, keeping one track, doubling their teams. The quick sand packed, becoming smooth and hard. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/24/47,03:47PM,George A. Smith,Built a raft to cross remaining wagons. Pres.Young and the brethren unloaded and passed their goods into the boat before crossing the ford.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/24/47,03:43PM,Heber Kimball,"All are safely across, which we rejoice over. Time to move on and find a place to rest with better feed and less sandy soil.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/24/47,03:39PM,Levi Jackman,We then went on about 3 miles and campt on the bank of the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/24/47,03:37PM,William Clayton,The last wagon is over on the solid Sand bar.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,02:56PM,Levi Jackman,"we had to go about one mile quartering up part of the distance banks, the bottom is quick sand as soon as a team stops it begins to sink.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/24/47,02:07PM,Appleton Harmon,We just found that the sand packs So we raised the boxes on the last wagons and all are now crossed. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/24/47,02:00PM,Lorenzo Young,all have crossed the River. About 3 more miles and we'll camp for the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/24/47,01:27PM,Levi Jackman,"This day we crost the river, we had to double team and raftering the river. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/24/47,12:32PM,Erastus Snow,By following in the same track the tracks have become packed so that the teams are moving over with more ease.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/24/47,12:15PM,William Clayton,"I prepared to wade over the river, but Jackson Redding brought me Porter Rockwell's horse to ride over. I found the current strong indeed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,"Finished my sketch of the Indian village. I perceived the teams crossing the river very rapidly, so I returned and found most of them over.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,10:01AM,Lorenzo Young,my feelings were peculiar while—walking among the ruins. I picked up a skull bone and took to camp and showed it as a curiosity.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/24/47,09:00AM,Lorenzo Young,I am visiting the ruins of the Pawnee village. splendid but desolate. Counted 30 skulls that lay on the ground to bleach beside graves,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/24/47,08:45AM,Erastus Snow,Teams with four or five yoke oxen and 2 or 3 spans of horses attached to parts of loads are beginning to cross at the ford.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/24/47,08:08AM,Heber Kimball,"Starting to empty wagon and ferry over supplies to the sandbar in the boat. Teams taken across and back, empty wagons then w/out difficulty.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/24/47,07:29AM,Appleton Harmon,"we confabulated for a while what method to persue, & built 2 rafts which was to no purpose inconceyuince of Swift Water, Now we ford",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/24/47,06:04AM,Appleton Harmon,B Youngs horse got choked to death with the halter,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/24/47,06:00AM,William Clayton,"By request of brother Kimball, I went up to the old Indian village immediately after breakfast to take a view of it and write a description.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/24/47,05:58AM,Heber Kimball,"One of Phineus Young's horses was just found dead. It fell into a hole, rope just long enough to fall in and hang. Great cause to mourn.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/24/47,05:45AM,Lorenzo Young,got up early,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/24/47,05:18AM,William Clayton,Morning fine but cool. One of Phineas Young's horses was choked to death last night. This is a grevious loss.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/23/47,11:55PM,George A. Smith,A strong guard was set tonight on account of our nearness to the Pawnees. I was on guard the first shift. All slept with their clothes on.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/23/47,10:11PM,George A. Smith,I suffered an accident while watering my horse in Plum Creek. My foot slipped and my horse stepped on my instep and my breast twice.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/23/47,07:51PM,Heber Kimball,"Heavy current, quicksand, much labor and dangerous getting a few wagons across. The rest will camp upstream and try tomorrow elsewhere.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/23/47,07:09PM,Erastus Snow,Camping for the night. Will attempt to build a raft to cross most of our loading and then double the teams in hopes of getting them across.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/23/47,06:33PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 5 miles to loup fork of Platte River and camped for night. 3 waggons crossed over. Bro Orson Pratt like to have drowned his horses,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/23/47,06:30PM,William Clayton,"The Captains of tens voted to build 2 light rafts. Loads will be carried over in the boat, and the teams with empty wagons will ford it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/23/47,06:05PM,Levi Jackman,when the Pawnees ware all gon on there hunt the [Sioux] came and burnt there town,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/23/47,06:03PM,Levi Jackman,"The town stood on the bank of the river, it contained about 140 lodges last winter",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/23/47,05:41PM,Levi Jackman,We campt about 3/4 of a mile below the olde Pawnee town. I went to see it,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/23/47,05:36PM,Levi Jackman,We had come up the Platt & Loupe fork about 150 miles throug as fine a countrey as I ever saw,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/23/47,05:12PM,George A. Smith,"Visited the Government station burnt last summer by the Sioux. Crossed Plum Creek, then dragged first wagons over Ash Creek with a rope.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/23/47,04:47PM,Heber Kimball,Several small fords today. At Loup Fork now. Majority think we don't need a raft. Will try to ford without.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/23/47,04:44PM,Charles Harper,It has been a very difficult crossing on account of the the quicksand and the swiftness of the stream.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/23/47,04:30PM,William Clayton,"Pret. Young ordered that no more wagons should go over this way, but move up the river about a quarter of a mile and Camp untill morning.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/23/47,04:12PM,Erastus Snow,"Moved four miles in hopes to cross the ford, but the current is too rappid and the quicksand so bad that it is very difficult crossing.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/23/47,03:30PM,William Clayton,Orson Pratt next with a part of his load. When he had got in about a rod his horses began to sink in some sand and they could not draw.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/23/47,03:20PM,William Clayton,"The wagons are prepared to ford. Luke Johnson was the first who went over, and although he had no load, it was with difficulty he got over.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/23/47,02:23PM,Appleton Harmon,"We've come 5 miles looking for a fording place, and got 4 waggons over with mutch difficulty.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/23/47,01:38PM,Heber Kimball,"Young told Case to take plows etc as govt payment. He worked for govt nearby, fired w/out pay when he became Mormon. We'll leave a letter.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/23/47,01:15PM,Heber Kimball,Tarlton Lewis to be in charge of building the raft.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/23/47,11:53AM,Appleton Harmon,We got a late start today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/23/47,11:53AM,Charles Harper,We are now leaving our camp. We will travel about miles to the place that Miller fordes the Loup fork of the Platt.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/23/47,11:45AM,William Clayton,Our scouts returned and reported that we would have to go about 4 miles along the river and there build a raft.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/23/47,11:22AM,Erastus Snow,A portion of our men are engaged in examineing the different fords in the Loup Fork to find the best crossing.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/23/47,09:08AM,Heber Kimball,Riding with Young and others to look for a place to ford the Loup Fork. Looks like we'll have to make rafts to get our supplies across.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/23/47,08:04AM,Erastus Snow,"This is a place of surpassing beauty and the farms, buildings and fixtures shows much taste in the former occupants.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/23/47,06:37AM,Charles Harper,Some of our men have gone on horseback to seek out a fording on the Platt.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/23/47,06:05AM,Charles Harper,"Ahh, a beautiful morning!",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/23/47,05:30AM,William Clayton,My face bad again through sleeping cold. The air [is] chilly but a very pleasant morning.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/22/47,08:22PM,Appleton Harmon,We're camped at an old Pawnee village or missionary Station and we found plenty of hay which is very execptable,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/22/47,08:20PM,John Brown,Two horses are stolen by the Pawnees. One for Doctor Willard Richards and the other for Jesse Little.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/22/47,07:13PM,Erastus Snow,Camping at the old Missionary station having traveled sixteen miles. An abundance of hay was saved by the brethren who were here last fall.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/22/47,06:39PM,Levi Jackman,We reach the olde Pawnee misseanery post but it was evacauated to is a fine situation.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/22/47,06:30PM,William Clayton,The cannon is prepared and brother Tanner is drilling his men to use it until dark.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/22/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"Prest. Young says he has no fear of the Pawnees troubling us here, but we had better be prepared lest the Sioux should try to steal horses.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/22/47,05:38PM,Charles Harper,At the station we found plenty of corn fodder and hay for our teams which had been put up by some of the Brothers last summer.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/22/47,05:37PM,Charles Harper,We arrived at the missionary station of the Pawnees which has been deserted near a year by the missionaries.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/22/47,05:33PM,George A. Smith,"Lightening and thunder struck about 3 PM. We camped at the Loup Fork about 9 PM. Distance, 22 miles. Wind raised until bed time. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/22/47,05:33PM,Heber Kimball,Arriving at Pawnee Village mission station. Lots to feed our animals with. Young cautioned not to take a penny's worth of supplies.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/22/47,04:57PM,George A. Smith,Traveled 18 miles and camped at the Missionary Station at PLum Creek. Feed is good. Hay put up by our brethren last summer and corn fodder.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/22/47,04:45PM,Lorenzo Young,Viewed houses where the Pawnee dwelt. It looked lonesome. I thought those that were driven from there had suffered something as well as us. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/22/47,03:51PM,Charles Harper,We crossed Looking Glass and Beaver Creek today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/22/47,03:44PM,Lorenzo Young,traveling onto the old missionary stand of the Pawnee Nation. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/22/47,02:18PM,Heber Kimball,Ox teams fording Bever first. We have men with ropes tied to wagon tongues to help drag them up the steep banks. River's only 2 feet deep.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/22/47,02:00PM,William Clayton,Started again with ox teams first. A number of the bretheren stood on the West bank with a long rope and assisted the teams up the bank.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/22/47,12:59PM,Appleton Harmon,Eating Dinner on a beaver crick. We'll have to ford it after we eat,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/22/47,12:18PM,Heber Kimball,"Traveled 10 miles so far, resting at Bever river. Bank is steep, so the mean are leveling it to make crossing easier for the teams.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/22/47,12:15PM,William Clayton,"Arrived on the East bank of the Beaver river, having travelled about 10 miles. Here we stop to feed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/22/47,12:01PM,Wilford Woodruff,We've arived at Beaver Creek. There are some Beaver on this creek about one mile above its mouth.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/22/47,12:00PM,Erastus Snow,Baiting at the crossings of Beaver creek.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/22/47,09:45AM,William Clayton,"Sat down on an Indian grave, on top of a mound from whence is a splendid view of the surrounding country for many miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/22/47,08:02AM,Appleton Harmon,Just crosed the Looking glass crick about one mile from whare we ware camped last night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/22/47,07:49AM,Erastus Snow,Crossing Looking Glass creek.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/22/47,07:30AM,William Clayton,The Camp proceeding again. I will go ahead on foot. Saw one of the prettiest beds of nettle I have seen for some time.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/22/47,06:39AM,Heber Kimball,"Were not disturbed by Indians, but some guards were teased. They fell asleep, so others took their guns to show what could have happened.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/22/47,06:12AM,Charles Harper,This morning is clear and cold.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/22/47,05:44AM,Erastus Snow,The morning came in quietness and we resume our Journey as usual. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/22/47,05:02AM,Appleton Harmon,I arise in the morn at the sound of the horn. Got to get the teams up and started.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/22/47,05:00AM,William Clayton,My face very painful again caused by the cold. There has been no trouble from the Indians and all is peace and safe.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,11:51PM,Erastus Snow,"The Indian fires are all around us, but a few guns and other demonstrations have let them know that we were on hand.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/21/47,09:51PM,Heber Kimball,Guarding the camp with many others. We fear the Pawnee may try thieving at night since we didn't give enough. My watch ends at 1.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/21/47,09:40PM,Lorenzo Young,"passed through the Pawnee settlement, we traveled 22 miles this day",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/21/47,09:19PM,Appleton Harmon,"thinking ourselves not entirely safe, we have traveled 8 more miles, and now a strong guard is posted of 50 men.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/21/47,07:35PM,Charles Harper,The Indian chief was dissatisfied because we did not make them more presents.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/21/47,06:30PM,Erastus Snow,We traveveld about 8 miles in the afternoon and are preparing the camp for action with a guard of fifty including 10 picket guards,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/21/47,05:30PM,John Brown,The president speaks. He says that a man with covenants & getting his brethren to covenant is like a man binding bundles for his followers,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/21/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,"Encampment formed. Bretheren called together & some remarks made by Prest. Young, advising them to have a strong guard 'round camp tonight.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,05:21PM,Charles Harper,We are camped for the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/21/47,04:40PM,John Brown,We Pack the Sand so that all the loaded wagons can safely cross.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/21/47,04:30PM,John Brown,"We attempt to ford the Loupe, but we are caught in the sand and need to be helped out. We decide to build a raft",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/21/47,04:00PM,John Brown,Since there is no grass we are hauling grain and hay to feed our animals. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/21/47,03:46PM,Levi Jackman,We had a smart shower,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/21/47,03:32PM,Wilford Woodruff,Gave Pawnee Indians about 4 lbs of tobacco 15 lbs lead powder fish Hooks beads flour salt &c. but still they were not satisfied.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/21/47,02:33PM,Heber Kimball,Left in spite of Shefmolan's dissatisfaction. Rain coming hard. Thunder and lightning look likely. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/21/47,02:31PM,George A. Smith,Passed a Pawnee village. Presents made to the Indians while we rested. Chief appeared dissatisfied with our presents or our not stopping.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/21/47,02:15PM,William Clayton,The ox teams started out again and the horse teams will start soon after.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,02:12PM,William Clayton,"There are about 12,000 of the Pawnees in this neighborhood, and it is reported that there are 5,000 warriors. We did not see many of them.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,01:25PM,William Clayton,"The old chief does not seem to think the presents sufficient, and said he did not like us to go west through their country.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,01:24PM,William Clayton,"Heber gave [the Indians] a little tobacco & a little salt & Prest. Young gave to the chief some powder, lead, and salt.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,01:23PM,Erastus Snow,"It seems traders, missionaries and and others are using with the Indians against us. Pawnee Chief not pleased with the trinkets we offered",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/21/47,01:14PM,Heber Kimball,"Watering horses. Pawnee chief Shefmolan asking for gifts. I gave salt, tobacco, &c, others lead, flour, &c. Wants more from a large camp.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/21/47,01:00PM,John Brown,We pass the Pawness. We try to give them presents but they aren't satisfied. We leave them mad at the loupe fork,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/21/47,01:00PM,William Clayton,"Formed encampment on the bank of the lake and instantly placed a guard at the passes, as many of the Indians had followed us.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,12:50PM,Erastus Snow,Approaching the new trading post on the loup fork,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/21/47,12:50PM,William Clayton,"One of the Indians presented certificates from persons who had previously travelled through the village, certifying they were friendly.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,12:45PM,Appleton Harmon,"We presented the Pawnee some Powder lead Salt tobacco, which was reluctantly receivd, making sighns that the pile was not big enoughf",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/21/47,12:39PM,Appleton Harmon,We're stopped by a loup fork of the Platte opposite a vilage of the Pawnees. Many Pawnees wading the river to come to us ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/21/47,12:30PM,Wilford Woodruff,There are 2 large Pawnee Indian villages here. About 75 came into camp including the grand Chief of the Nation with many war Chiefs. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/21/47,12:20PM,Levi Jackman,"they ware friendly and wanted presents and when we did not give them as mutch Powder led & tobacco &c as they wanted, they were dissatisfied",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/21/47,12:10PM,Levi Jackman,we stopt to bait opposite there camps which was on the outher side of the Loup Fork--The Chief and about 30 outhers soon geathered in.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/21/47,12:03PM,William Clayton,"In sight of the new Pawnee village, in an open spot on the South bank of the loop fork, between 2 bodies of timber.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,12:00PM,Charles Harper,In sight of a Pawnee village. They flocked around to gaze at us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/21/47,11:54AM,Heber Kimball,"At a fork. Young asking Case which to take, as he's lived here. Case advises the north fork to avoid the Pawnee nation.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/21/47,10:48AM,Appleton Harmon,Indians are gone. They came up to us and extended the hand of friendship as if to say how de do,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/21/47,10:01AM,William Clayton,A consultation was held by Prest. Young with father Case relative to the roads [and] concluded to take the right hand road.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,10:00AM,Levi Jackman,Colde wind from the N.E. and clowdey and Signs of rain--we got in a fewe miles of the Pawnee Indian winter quarters and some fue came and met us,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/21/47,10:00AM,William Clayton,"Arrived at a fork in the road, the one on the left leading to the new Pawnee village, the one on the right leaving the village to the South.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,09:25AM,William Clayton,An Indian rode up to the first wagon and appeared very friendly. Soon after 6 or 8 others came running on foot.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,09:11AM,Heber Kimball,"6 or 8 more Indians are running on foot in the distance, watching. We fear they may be planning to steal horses, &c. All precautions taken.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/21/47,09:08AM,Appleton Harmon,Several more indians approach us from narrow skirt of timber,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/21/47,08:49AM,Appleton Harmon,A lone indian has just been spotted. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/21/47,08:44AM,Heber Kimball,"Light rain as we travel. Sighted a Pawnee running full speed. He came and is shaking hands with all the Camp, but may be laying plans.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/21/47,07:36AM,Charles Harper,I stood guard the last watch. We were left undisturbed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/21/47,07:00AM,William Clayton," Started on foot, the ox teams being gone ahead. Some appearance of rain, and a slight shower is falling.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/21/47,06:31AM,George A. Smith,Just as I was getting in bed O. P. Rockwell called me out to taste some good brandy presented to him by Thos. L. Kane. I gave him a toast ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/21/47,05:00AM,William Clayton,"My face [is] easier, but swelled and my gums raw. Took breakfast on fish and coffee, but ate not bread, it being very dry and hard.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,07:39PM,Appleton Harmon,Col Markam & John Higby & Some others obtained a quantity of fish so that when we got camped each man had a fish,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/20/47,07:34PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 12 miles and now camping for the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/20/47,07:11PM,George A. Smith,"Crossed Shell Creek. Roads very good and level. Fishers brought in a fine lot of fishes (213), and buffalo. Distance, 18 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/20/47,06:30PM,George A. Smith,"Received a letter. My youngest daughter, Nancy Adelia, died. Thomas Kane sent a present of a hunting whip. Great boon as teamster is sick.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/20/47,06:17PM,William Clayton,"[Johnson] only got half the original tooth, the balance being left in my jaw. After this my head and face pained me much worse than before.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,06:16PM,William Clayton,"[Luke Johnson] lanced my gum, then took his nippers and jerked [my tooth] out. The whole operation did not take more than a minute.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,06:15PM,William Clayton,"I went and asked [Luke Johnson] to draw my tooth. He willingly agreed, and got his instruments.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,06:04PM,Heber Kimball,Set up camp an hour ago. Some men went fishing 2 miles west and just returned with 200 fish--we all get at least one. A first rate supper.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/20/47,05:45PM,William Clayton,I went to the river and washed my feet which were very dusty and sore. I also washed my socks as well as I could in cold water without soap.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,05:37PM,Erastus Snow,we caught upwards of 200 fish from a small lake which will afford our camp a rich repast,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/20/47,05:36PM,Charles Harper,Caught a fine mess of fish--enough for the whole camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/20/47,05:30PM,William Clayton,The encampment formed near a cotton wood grove on the banks of the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,04:49PM,Charles Harper,We went about 15 miles before camping today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/20/47,03:58PM,Erastus Snow,Making camp after traveling about 20 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/20/47,03:55PM,Wilford Woodruff,Our fisherman drew a net this afternoon & broat into camp 213 fish Buffalo & Carp which was divided in the camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/20/47,03:37PM,George A. Smith,"Rise, pray and be ready to start at 7 with guns at the ready. Any other bugle calls signal an alarm & Camp is to form in a circle. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/20/47,03:28PM,Levi Jackman,fine day verrey warm and dustey--,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/20/47,01:01PM,Heber Kimball,Setting out again. The deer escaped after a 5-mile chase. The dust from the wagons is getting troublesome. Will likely go another 10 miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/20/47,01:00PM,William Clayton,"Started again, the horse teams taking the lead.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,12:45PM,Appleton Harmon,"We've come 12 miles today. O. Porter Rockwell chased 3 deer on the plains, but did not catch them.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/20/47,11:30AM,William Clayton,Stopped by a small slough or lake to feed and eat &c. being 5 miles from Shell creek.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,11:27AM,John Tippits,Just spotted some pawne Indians. They appear to be quite friendly.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/12/original/thumbnail.aspx__4__normal.jpg 04/20/47,11:02AM,Heber Kimball,5 more miles. Resting the horses at a creek. Porter Rockwell and Bro Brown saw 3 deer and are giving chase. The meat would be welcome.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/20/47,10:02AM,Erastus Snow,Crossing Shell Creek,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/20/47,09:30AM,William Clayton,"Arrived at Shell creek, which is about 6 or 8 feet wide, and a poor bridge over it, but all the wagons got well over.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,08:51AM,Heber Kimball,"Have reached Shell Creek, clear water, only 6-8 feet wide. Traveling single file wagons today. So far have gone 5 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/20/47,07:30AM,William Clayton,Started out; the morning pleasant except a strong West wind.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"John S. Higbee, Luke Johnson, S. Markham, and some others went about 2 miles farther to a lake and took over 200 nice fishes.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/20/47,05:30AM,William Clayton,Arose; my head & face very bad indeed. I ate but little breakfast although we had a couple of ducks and a snipe.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,10:45PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 25 miles and now camping for night. Bro Jesse Carter Little and Orrin Porter Rockwell returned from winter Quarters laden with letters ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/19/47,09:19PM,Appleton Harmon,traveled 7 more miles & camped for the night making 20 miles this day,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/19/47,07:45PM,Charles Harper,We traveled about 23 miles today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:45PM,William Clayton,S. Markham came up [to Luke Johnson] and asked him to take his team and leather boat back 2 miles to draw [for fish] in one of the lakes.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:30PM,William Clayton,Went to brother Luke Johnson and asked him to draw my tooth which has pained me so bad for a long time.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:29PM,George A. Smith,"Dry level roads. Traveled 7 miles, rested, traveled 8 more miles and camped along the Platte. Porter Rockwell and three others rode in. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:15PM,William Clayton,"Travelled since noon about 5 miles and in the whole day 20 miles, over the same kind of dry, sandy, level bottom.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:12PM,Erastus Snow,We traveled about 22 miles today and camped on the banks of the Platt forming with our waggons a half circle on the River.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Camping at the Platte after 5 miles. Some tried to fish but the water is muddy and they caught only turtles, catfish, a duck and suckers.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"Arrived at a very pretty open view of the Platte river, and the encampment was formed in a semicircle on its banks.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,04:30PM,William Clayton,Suggested [to O. Pratt] the idea of fixing a set of wooden cog wheels to the hub of a wagon to tell the number of miles we travel each day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,03:49PM,Appleton Harmon,"the Flat here is from 12 to 15 miles wide interspersed with numerous small lakes, the river is full of Isliands with several channels.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/19/47,03:20PM,William Clayton,"The wagons began to move again, in the same order as this morning.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,02:30PM,William Clayton,"I received by Porter [Rockwell] some few fish hooks and lines, and a ball o fish line and 3 pencils.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,02:15PM,William Clayton,"[Rockwell, Redding, & Little] brought me a line from Diantha and one from Ruth & Margaret... I feel unworthy to posses two such treasures.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,02:11PM,Heber Kimball,"O.P. Rockwell, Little and Jackson arrived from WQ with clothing for Little and Dr. Richard's mare lost at Elk Horn. Much rejoicing for mare.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/19/47,02:10PM,William Clayton,"O.P. Rockwell, Jackson Redding, & J.C. Little came in from Winter Quarters. They have found Dr. Richards' mare which was lost.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,01:39PM,Wilford Woodruff,Elder Little arived with P Rockwell & 2 others with the mail. I recieved 2 Letters. One was from Mrs Woodruff which I read with interest.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/19/47,01:16PM,Heber Kimball,"Feeding and resting horses at a bend in the river after 15 miles. Country level, roads good. Bottoms 10-15 miles wide, level and handsome.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/19/47,01:15PM,William Clayton,"Arrived at a bend in the river where a small stream runs round an Island. We will stay here to feed a while, having travelled abt. 15 miles.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,12:49PM,Appleton Harmon,We've gone 13 miles and stopped for Dinner. Brother O. P. Rockwell and others has overtook us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/19/47,12:00PM,Charles Harper,The messes got back from Winter Quarters.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/19/47,12:00PM,Erastus Snow,While Bateing our teams Porter Rockwell and Elder Jesse Carter came up with us from Winter Quarters. James Brown came as well.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/19/47,10:17AM,Levi Jackman,Fine weather. moved on--,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/19/47,07:53AM,Heber Kimball,"Half an hour into the day's journey, practicing wagons double file for safety. Many lakes and ducks. Some brethren shooting them.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/19/47,07:15AM,William Clayton,The wagons began to move... all formed in double file and proceeding on.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:53AM,Appleton Harmon,we are now starting on our journey. We are heading in a NW direction.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:41AM,Erastus Snow,Call sounded for moveing. We moved by tens every man except teamsters walking by his wagon with his gun upon his shoulders.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/19/47,06:22AM,Lorenzo Young,starting out early today,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/19/47,05:02AM,Appleton Harmon,The bugle comes early,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/19/47,05:00AM,Erastus Snow,My Partner (who by the way was the Bugler) sounded the call for prayers and prepertions for moving.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/19/47,05:00AM,William Clayton,"At the sound of the bugle I arose, my face still paining me very bad. After eating breakfast I started out on foot.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,11:39PM,Appleton Harmon,I have been detailed to guard the fore part of the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/18/47,07:34PM,Lorenzo Young, remaind in camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/18/47,07:30PM,William Clayton,Went to bed suffering severely with pain in my head & face.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,06:18PM,George A. Smith,Teams are to travel by tens and not separate. No man is to leave his tent unless sent. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/18/47,06:17PM,George A. Smith,Everyone to prayers at the sound of the bugle at half past eight. In bed and the fires put out by nine. At five a.m. bugle sounds.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/18/47,06:04PM,Charles Harper,The bugle is to sound again in the evening at half past eight when every man is to repair his wagon and attend prayers and retire to bed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/18/47,06:03PM,Charles Harper,Just received further traveling instructions. The bugle is to sound a 6 o'clock in the morning when every person is to rise attend prayers and prepare to start.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/18/47,05:54PM,George A. Smith,"4 shifts of 12 called to stand guard at night. We started at 2, traveled 4 miles up the Platt and camped at 4. Weather cool and cloudy.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/18/47,05:30PM,Wilford Woodruff,We will start at the blow of the Bugle at 7 oclok. this is the order of the camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/18/47,05:19PM,Wilford Woodruff,The Bugle will Blow at 5 oclok in the morning to arise & pray & two hours will be allotted to dress pray cook eat feed Horses Harness &c.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/18/47,05:18PM,Wilford Woodruff,The Bugle will be blown at half past 8 oclok at night when all will go to prayers in their several waggons & retire to bed by 9 oclok.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/18/47,05:16PM,Heber Kimball,"New rules told to Camp: 5 am bugle call, 7 am traveling, men with loaded guns, 7:30 bugle to rest, instructions on how to circle wagons, &c.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/18/47,05:14PM,George A. Smith,President. B. Young proposed we organize as a military body. Every man is to have a loaded gun at the ready.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/18/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"The officers of the camp met with Prest. Young, and he told the order for travelling and camping hereafter.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,04:40PM,William Clayton,"[The ox's] eye turned back to its place, and the ox seems to have sustained little injury.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,04:31PM,William Clayton,[The ox's] right eye was knocked down in the socket out of sight. The ox don't seem seriously hurt otherwise.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,04:30PM,William Clayton,"Father James Case was cutting a cotton wood trees; just as it fell, the wind struck it and one of the limbs struck an ox on the neck.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,03:39PM,Erastus Snow,"Being Sunday, today passed quietly. 7 waggons belonging to Mr. Sarpee of the fur company passed us on their way from Pawnee to the Bluffs.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/18/47,03:34PM,Heber Kimball,"James Case felled a cottonwood. A branch landed on his ox and one eye was pushed out of socket but went back, so he shouldn't be blind.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/18/47,03:25PM,George A. Smith,Temperature 53 degrees. Ellis Eames returned with trading wagon and news from headquarters. Our proposed schedule follows:,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/18/47,02:25PM,Appleton Harmon,Some traders past us from the Pawnee nation going to the Bluffs,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/18/47,01:00PM,William Clayton,"The weather more moderate and pleasant, the wind has changed near South and the sun shines.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,I commenced writing Heber's journal & wrote considerable. He wants me to [write] his journal all the journey.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,11:48AM,Levi Jackman,Staid in Camp--cold weather.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/18/47,10:17AM,Heber Kimball,More traders coming through Camp. They have many pelts and furs from the Pawnee village two days away.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/18/47,10:00AM,William Clayton,"7 more traders' wagons came in and stopped about 1/4 of a mile below us, soon after 6 mules loaded with robes and furs.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,08:08AM,Heber Kimball,Giving letter for wife Vilate for Eames to deliver to her. He's leaving for Winters Quarters now.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/18/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"The wind this morning E & S.E. and very cold, with a slight shower of snow.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/18/47,07:39AM,Appleton Harmon,"Today is Sunday, so the camp remains where we are.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/18/47,07:08AM,Charles Harper,Today is Sunday. It is a cold disagreeable day so we will have no meeting.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/18/47,06:43AM,Wilford Woodruff,"I wrote A letter Home to Mrs Woodruff By Br Eames who wished to return back. I perused several papers to day, but did not find much news.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/18/47,06:30AM,William Clayton,I wrote a letter for Heber to his wife Vilate which was sent by brother Ellis Eames who has concluded to go back on account of poor health.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/17/47,09:00PM,Levi Jackman,This day we went about 7 miles and camped. It was a colde day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/17/47,08:43PM,Levi Jackman,"The night has been verrye colde, the ice has froze 3/4 of an inch thick, the young gras which was verrey scattering was considerabley killed",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/17/47,08:34PM,Appleton Harmon,"We now have a Brigadier Major, Lieutenant General, a Colonel and 2 Majors and a Captain over each ten. (I was elected captain over ten)",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/17/47,08:23PM,Heber Kimball,Some amused with violins and dance. Eames plans to return to Winter Quarters because of blood in his lungs. Will sleep in Young's wagon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/17/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,Eames & Hanson played some on their violins. All peace and quietness.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/17/47,06:32PM,Heber Kimball,Discussed military organization and safety. All men to carry loaded guns nearby. Wagons must keep together. Men to leave only by permission.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/17/47,06:17PM,Wilford Woodruff,Strict rules & disipline necessary while travling through Hostile indian country. some traiders came down from the Pawnees & camped with us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/17/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"One of the trader's wagons came from the Pawnee village, loaded with furs & Peltry, and camp about 1/4 of a mile below us.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/17/47,05:36PM,Wilford Woodruff,"B Young Lieutenant Gen, S Markham Colonel, J Pack 1st Major, S Rounday 2d Major. The Rigiment be divided into tens. I am Capt of 1st company",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/17/47,05:35PM,Wilford Woodruff,We travled 8 miles & camped in the edge of a grove of cottonwoods to spend the Sabbath. The organization of the camp finished in this order:,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/17/47,05:15PM,William Clayton,"The wagons must keep together when travelling, and not separate as they have previously done, and every man to walk beside his own wagon.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/17/47,05:13PM,George A. Smith,"Started up the Platt after 9, went seven miles and camped. A conference was called. We were formed into companies of tens. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/17/47,05:00PM,William Clayton,"The Camp were called together and organized in military order: Brigham Young, Lieut. General. Stephen Markham, Colonel. etc.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/17/47,04:33PM,Appleton Harmon,We traveled 8 miles today & camped at a cotton wood grove. We just organized the Camp in to a military capacity.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/17/47,04:23PM,Lorenzo Young,traveled 7 miles and camped at 1 oclock. Bro Brigham finished organizing his camp,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/17/47,02:31PM,Charles Harper,I'm looking for a piece of lumber to make a houn (sic) ????,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/17/47,12:10PM,Heber Kimball,"After 7 miles, we're stopping to camp. Men will cut down trees for brouse. Must fetch water from the river 1/2 mile away. Lake is bad water.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/17/47,12:07PM,Charles Harper,We're camping now after traveling a short distance.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/17/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,We started out at 9 o'clock and travelled... the distance [of] about 7 miles. We camped close by a cotton wood grove.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/17/47,07:54AM,Lorenzo Young,had a severe cold night. froze water an inch thick of ice. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/17/47,07:33AM,Heber Kimball,Cold and windy. Camp heading out for the day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/17/47,07:00AM,William Clayton,"The weather is severely cold, with a strong wind from the North & North West.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/17/47,04:54AM,Erastus Snow,I was myself on duty the latter part of the night and it was very cold. There was considerable ice this morning. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/16/47,09:43PM,Lorenzo Young," this morning Bro Brigham organized the camp, then gave good council. traveled 4 miles and camped for the night",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:00PM,William Clayton,"I slept with Philo Johnson, but having only one quit, and the night severely cold, I suffered much, and took a very bad cold.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,07:39PM,Appleton Harmon,We traveled 5 miles & are now camped on the Platte Rriver. We organized the camp & a guard of 52 men ware deetayled to be a constant guard.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/16/47,07:02PM,George A. Smith,"My father let me have a yoke of cattle; rather poor and not well matched to help me on. Reached camp in the evening, very tired. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/16/47,06:59PM,Charles Harper,Just finished placing the horses and cattle in a good grove of timber with plenty of rushes- and extra guard was left to guard them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/16/47,06:00PM,William Clayton,"We travelled about 3 miles [today] and encamped in a line abt. 600 yards from the timber, where there is plenty of Cotton Wood and rushes.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,04:52PM,George A. Smith,"We all hitched up and came up to the main camp, which is about eleven miles on the banks of the Platte. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/16/47,04:50PM,John Brown,I am chosen as the captain of the 13th ten. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/16/47,04:41PM,Erastus Snow,Halting near an Island of rushes where we are turning out our teams to be guarded through the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/16/47,03:00PM,Erastus Snow,"Company took march, each ten moveing in their place. Stephen Markham chosen as captain of 50 night guard.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/16/47,02:07PM,Heber Kimball,"Camp is moving out a few miles for better feed, cottonwood, rushes, timber. We'll spend the night there before continuing on our journey.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/16/47,02:00PM,William Clayton,"The Camp started out to proceed on the journey. I bid farewell to Bp. Whitney and his brother and son, who all returned from this place.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,12:25PM,John Brown,We're following on with the camp which are camped at the Platte.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/16/47,12:00PM,Charles Harper,"We are now leaving, we will travel a short distance before camping for the night.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/16/47,11:45AM,Erastus Snow,Company organized by appointing captains of tens fifties and hundreds. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/16/47,11:39AM,Heber Kimball,"Organization complete. Bishop Whitney's son John will keep a journal, so I fashioned him one. Some men are returning to Winter Quarters.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/16/47,11:11AM,Heber Kimball,"Camp has been organized into 2 captains of 100s, 5 captains of 50s, 14 captains of 10s, plus a guard of 50.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/16/47,10:43AM,George A. Smith,"President Young organized us by appointing captains of hundreds, fifties and tens. Eight members of the Twelve, (captains) are among us. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/16/47,10:25AM,John Brown,"We're organizing the Pioneer camp with with 145 men, 3 women, 2 children and 73 wagons. We elect Stephen Markam to take command, also Shadrick Roundy and John Pack Major.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/16/47,09:30AM,William Clayton,"I wrote a letter to Diantha [my wife], and put it into the hands of Bishop Whitney.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,09:17AM,Erastus Snow,Prest. Young promised the company that if they would abide his council and observe his directions they should go safe and be Preserved.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/16/47,09:10AM,Wilford Woodruff,"Col Kane forwarded to me A Patent Life Preserver & Stop compass. Brother Little, P. Rockwell & J Reading are returning to winter quarters.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:53AM,Charles Harper,Bro. Whitney gave some good advice about obeying council and said he felt to bless us by all the authority he possessed before he left us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:52AM,Heber Kimball,"Speaking to the Camp. Exhorting them to be humble and faithful, for great things depend on it to ourselves, families, and the whole Church.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:51AM,Charles Harper,"Brother Brigham has organized us by hundreds, fifties, and tens.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:32AM,Erastus Snow,Company called together and numbered 143 men 3 women & 2 children,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:30AM,William Clayton,"S. Markham appointed the Captain of the Guard, and ordered to select out of the Camp, 50 men for guard, such as he had confidence in.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:15AM,Heber Kimball,"Gloomy, windy, and cold. Camp has gathered behind Bro Young's wagon to hear council and prepare for the journey.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:15AM,William Clayton,A total of 148 souls have started to go West... to find a home where the Saints can live in peace.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:05AM,William Clayton,"There are 143 men and boys on the list of the pioneer company, three women and Lorenzo Young's two children. 73 wagons.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:00AM,Charles Harper,We have been called together by the order of Brother Brigham.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/16/47,08:00AM,William Clayton,"Camp called together and organized. 2 captains of 100s viz Stephen Markham and A.P. Rockwood were appointed, also 5 captains of 50s.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,07:42AM,George A. Smith,"Camp was called to prayer. Present, one hundred and forty three men, three women and two children. 72 wagons and a boat.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/16/47,07:35AM,John Brown,Brother Pratt is observing the sun with his sextant to gain the correct time.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/16/47,07:35AM,John Brown,President Young and Heber C. Kimball are coming from camp. We're helping them across the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/16/47,07:30AM,William Clayton,"This day is gloomy, windy and cold.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/16/47,07:00AM,John Brown,We're having a nice breakfast.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/16/47,06:35AM,Wilford Woodruff,Br Little spoke of many friends Among wholm was our friend Col Kane who had remembered the Twelve & others by forwarding Presents to us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/16/47,06:34AM,Wilford Woodruff,Last evening Br Little arived from the eastern states in our midst. He gave us news of the eastern churches.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/11/original/index_normal.jpg 04/15/47,09:02PM,Erastus Snow,Overtook our teams and the company who were waiting according to instructions ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/15/47,08:33PM,Lorenzo Young,"Brothers Young, Kimball and others returned to camp. They took dinner with us",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/15/47,08:10PM,Appleton Harmon,"went 4 miles to whare we crossed the horn went to camp, distance 12 miles on the Platte River",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/15/47,07:47PM,Charles Harper,Brigham Young called us together and received instructions.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/15/47,05:30PM,John Brown,"Brother O Pratt, 1847wwoodruff, George Smith, Amasa, Lyman and Erastus Snow joined us for supper",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/15/47,05:05PM,John Brown,We've caught some fish and found a bee tree. We're serving up a fine supper.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/15/47,03:56PM,Heber Kimball,Crossed Elk Horn by noon. Went 12 miles and just arrived at the Camp. We are 47 miles from Winter Quarters. All are eager to move forward.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/15/47,03:00PM,William Clayton,"We have arrived at the Pioneers Camp, about 12 miles from the Elk Horn and 47 miles from Winter Quarters.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/15/47,02:05PM,John Brown,G.A. Smith's wagon is still here at the Horn.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/15/47,02:00PM,John Brown,All the camp has gone on to the Platte excepting my team.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/15/47,12:00PM,William Clayton,"All across the Elk Horn and we have overtaken Brigham, G.A. Smith, E.T. Benson, and Amasa Lyman.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/15/47,11:49AM,Charles Harper,I finished up repairs of the wagon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/15/47,11:32AM,Heber Kimball,"Have reached the Elk Horn river. Bro Young, George A. Smith, Amasa Lyman, and Ezra Benson have just crossed ahead of us.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/15/47,11:30AM,William Clayton,Got the Elk Horn River.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/15/47,08:32AM,Levi Jackman,Camp was organized and we went that day a fue miles and camped. We numbered waggons 73 and 143 men.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/15/47,08:17AM,John Brown,We're heading back over the Horn now after being gone for three days.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/15/47,07:30AM,William Clayton,Started after eating and prayers by Bishop Whitney.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/14/47,08:38PM,William Clayton,"We went about 19 miles today, and are camping on the prarie. Heber just prayed, and I'm about to retire. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/14/47,08:23PM,Heber Kimball,Settling in after a hearty meal. Night pleasant but cool. Committed ourselves to God in prayer. Three men taking turns at guard tonight.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/14/47,08:20PM,Erastus Snow,All returned to the Horn,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/14/47,07:37PM,Charles Harper,Today was passes in the same way as the day preceding.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/14/47,03:47PM,Heber Kimball,"Stopping at the Pappea. Gathering wood because there will be no more until we reach the Elk Horn. Little good water today, just small holes.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/14/47,02:08PM,William Clayton,I left my family and started in Heber’s carriage with Heber and Wm. Kimball. Bishop Whitney and Amasa Lyman went with us in another wagon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/14/47,10:54AM,William Clayton,I delivered to him the records of the K of G. and set my folks to work to get my clothes together to start with the pioneers.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/14/47,10:53AM,William Clayton,Brigham & Dr [Willard] Richards came. B. told me to rise up and start with the pioneers in half an hours notice. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/14/47,10:32AM,Lorenzo Young,Wensday- Looks like we'll remain in camp today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/14/47,10:28AM,George A. Smith,My oxen came up & several other teams came in from Winter Quarters. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/14/47,09:01AM,George A. Smith,It is the opinion of most that she will not live but a few hours. Two others of my family are sick.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/14/47,09:00AM,George A. Smith,"Took leave of my family and started for my camp. My youngest child Nancy Adelia, born of Nancy Clement, has inflamation of the brain. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/14/47,08:41AM,Heber Kimball,Bidding my family farewell and leaving in a carriage with my son William and others. Another wagon goes too. We will reach the Camp soon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/14/47,08:13AM,George A. Smith,"two artificial horizons, two sextants, one circle of reflection, two borometers, one telescopes and several thermometers.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/14/47,08:12AM,George A. Smith,Council continued last night untill one a.m. Elders Taylor and Pratt presented instruments they procured in England for the pioneer company.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/14/47,07:22AM,Appleton Harmon,"The Indians threatened to shoot a cow, but they have now left leaving us alone.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/14/47,07:03AM,Appleton Harmon,The Indians came begging and Bro. Everot told them that we was poor & not able to give our living away.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/14/47,06:39AM,William Clayton,Woke up this morning severely pained with rheumatism in my face,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/14/47,06:29AM,Appleton Harmon,Just finished breakfast and were getting underway when we discovered 4 Omaha Indians on the ridge south of us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/13/47,09:37PM,Heber Kimball,"Elder Taylor has returned with $2,269, knives, tools, 144 articles in all--funds we need. Bro. Young is mouthpiece as we pray in gratitude.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/13/47,09:27PM,Erastus Snow,"Elder T. arrived with the instruments and we are meeting in council, much to the Joy of our hearts",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/13/47,08:43PM,Charles Harper,Attended prayers and went to bed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/13/47,08:11PM,Charles Harper,I just received a quite lengthy lecture from Markham this evening about obeying council and about the first principle of the gospel.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/13/47,06:19PM,William Clayton,"went to the store & told Brigham & Heber about Hosea Stout’s calculations, &c",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/13/47,06:02PM,Appleton Harmon,Traveled 4 miles today. We've made camp in a hollow for the night.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/13/47,05:29PM,Lorenzo Young,"Teusday- The Brethren commenced setting tire to their waggons, and we remaind in camp. Clara washed and I cleaned my wagon",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/13/47,04:23PM,George A. Smith,John Taylor arrived from England. Prestnt Brig. Young called for us to meet in council in the evening. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/13/47,04:00PM,Appleton Harmon,"I've got my clothes ready. I'm heading out with Bro. Everett, Jacobs, & Stephens. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/13/47,03:14PM,Heber Kimball,"Convinced Wm Clayton to go to the mtns with us, but is destitute. Agreed to give all his church records and documents to help outfit family.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/13/47,01:27PM,Heber Kimball,"Using every diligence to start out four ox teams as follows: one each for Pres. Young, myself, Dr. Richards, and David Grant.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/13/47,11:13AM,Charles Harper,I am making two axletrees for Heber C. Kimball's wagon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/13/47,08:55AM,William Clayton,Spending most of the day here at home. Thomas & James started for the farm.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/10/original/william_clayton_MD_normal.jpg 04/12/47,11:59PM,George A. Smith, I went to bed feeling very tired and much bruised by riding horseback thirty five miles on a rough going nag,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/12/47,11:58PM,George A. Smith,Returned to Winter Quarters. Met in Council in the evening and continued to council until twelve o'clock.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/12/47,09:49PM,Appleton Harmon,"I've decided to go. I'm leaving my wife and child in as good circumstances as I could wish, but they are poor at best.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/12/47,08:28PM,Appleton Harmon,Brother Kimball just told me he wants me to go with the pioneers & drive an ox team for him. I need to consult with my family first.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/9/original/guy_normal.jpg 04/12/47,08:10PM,Charles Harper,The weather during this time had been cold and the spring is backward. There is some slight appearance of grass. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/12/47,07:48PM,Charles Harper,"We decided that Bros. Grover, & Markham should take charge till the 12 come back. Markham told us to set guards, and observe prayers",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/12/47,07:36PM,Heber Kimball,"Got a wagon and driver ready. Now meeting with Brethren in Dr. Richards' office on church business. After, will rest at home for the night.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/12/47,06:37PM,Erastus Snow,All hands made arrangements to return on Wednesday and waited in faith for the accomplishment of the vote of the former councilor. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/12/47,06:07PM,Heber Kimball,Returned with the 12 and others to Winter Quarters. Hoped to find Elder Taylor returned from England. He is not back. Families in good spirits.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/12/47,06:00PM,Lorenzo Young,"Traveled 12 miles today, we'll camp here. Brigham Young, Heber Kimball and others crossed back over the Horn to return to Winter Quarters.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/12/47,05:02PM,Erastus Snow,Arrived at Winter Quarters. Elder Taylor has not yet arrived.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/12/47,03:23PM,Charles Harper,We followed the bottom for about 15 miles. We are now camped on the bank of the Platt to wait for the return of the twelve.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/12/47,10:09AM,Levi Jackman,"Bros [Brigham] Young, [Heber C.] Kimbel and some outhers retourned to hold a counsil with the remainder of the twelve that had just returned",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/12/47,08:48AM,Heber Kimball,Camp underway with instructions to stop when they see the blacksmiths and to get any wagons or other items repaired as needed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/12/47,08:14AM,Charles Harper,The twelve have all left to go back to Winter quarters. We are going to resume our journey across to the Plat.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/12/47,08:12AM,Erastus Snow,I am returning to Winter Quarters on horseback with the twelve.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/12/47,08:06AM,Erastus Snow,Company started up the Platt with instructions to stop at a part of timber about 12 miles up\ be doing some Blacksmithing and other work. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/12/47,08:05AM,John Brown,The twelve are returning to Winter Quarters and I am accompanying them.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/12/47,07:24AM,Heber Kimball,"Brethren gathered, decided Camp should tackle up teams and proceed 12 miles quickly because we fear rain. Roads could be extremely bad.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/11/47,07:10PM,Erastus Snow,All crossed and camped together on the west side the Horn where the Broad Bottom extended across to the Platte.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/11/47,07:09PM,Heber Kimball,"Higbee killed a crane, racoon, and fish, and brought me one for dinner. Getting the camp safely together was important, even on the Sabbath.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/11/47,06:15PM,Levi Jackman,This place is about 6 miles from the mouth-where it emptes into the Platt river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/11/47,06:12PM,Levi Jackman,The remainder of the Camp finished crossing. The creek is about ten rods wide at the fry and three feet and upwards deep.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/11/47,04:53PM,George A. Smith, Came up and crossed the Horn on a raft built by Tarleton Lewis; and Stephen A. H. Goddard. My wagon came near going off the raft. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/11/47,04:36PM,George A. Smith,"We passed down the Horn about half a mile and formed a line, then we fed our horses on cottonwood, brush and corn.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/11/47,04:35PM,George A. Smith,In all there were 172 wagons and 136 pioneers that crossed the Horn. Dr. Willard Richards and my self were the last wagons that crossed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/11/47,04:32PM,Lorenzo Young,Traveled 5 miles so far today. Just got to Elk Horn River and getting everyone across. Imagine we'll camp on the other side.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/11/47,04:03PM,Heber Kimball,"Ferrying is done for the day: 72 wagons across. Still marveling at the beauty: cedars, rivers, rolling hills.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/11/47,02:49PM,John Brown,We're crossing the Horn on a raft.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/11/47,11:47AM,Heber Kimball,Reached the Horn River and will spend the afternoon ferrying wagons across. Some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/11/47,08:41AM,Heber Kimball,"Dr's horse still lost, so I'm giving him my spare to lead his cattle. Pres Young loaned a team of oxen to George A Smith, as his failed.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/11/47,07:30AM,Charles Harper,Spent the day crossing the river on a raft. All have now crossed.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/11/47,06:58AM,Heber Kimball,"The Sabbath. Everyone rose in good spirits. Dr's horse is still missing. After breakfast, he's sending out several men to look for it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/10/47,07:49PM,George A. Smith,Camped seven miles east of the Horn Fork. I found my team too light and so got a yoke of cattle to help me on. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/10/47,07:38PM,Heber Kimball,"The day has passed peaceably. Some boys are dancing for fun. Dr. Richards' horse has wandered off, and we can't find it.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/10/47,06:13PM,Erastus Snow,Several of the twelve (myself with others) crossed our teames using a raft as prepared by others that went ahead a few days earlier.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/10/47,03:14PM,Heber Kimball,Got all the wagons up the embankment safely and pressed on. We're within about 6 miles of Elk Horn and are making camp by a small grove of timber.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/10/47,12:00PM,Erastus Snow,"Struck the mouth of the Elkhorn River, continuing downriver to the old crossing.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/10/47,10:34AM,Heber Kimball,"At Pappea. We've reached a steep bank, so we're attaching ropes to the tongues of the wagons to help draw up the loads.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/10/47,07:45AM,Heber Kimball,"Heading out with the camp and the teams toward Pappea, which I'm told means ""butterfly.""",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/10/47,07:30AM,Lorenzo Young,Started early and traveled all day. had a hard days work ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/10/47,07:14AM,Erastus Snow, Getting an early start across Poppy creek to find fuel so we can cook.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/10/47,06:29AM,Charles Harper,Just got to Elk Horn. Tomorrow we will ford the river.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/09/47,10:50PM,Heber Kimball,"Also prayed for our families, wives, children & for all of Israel left behind and for peace and prosperity to abide with them. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/09/47,10:49PM,Heber Kimball,Whitney and I went out to pray for the Pioneers and the 12 for protection & angels to lead them to a resting place for the Lord's people.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/09/47,08:39PM,Lorenzo Young,Traveled 8 miles and are now camped for the night,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/09/47,08:09PM,Erastus Snow,Making camp in the open Prairie about 10 miles from our first encampment.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/09/47,04:53PM,George A. Smith,I have started myself. One of my horses would not work and I sent him back. Traveled eleven miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/09/47,04:19PM,Heber Kimball,Traveled about 10 miles today. We've set up camp about 4 miles east of Pappea. Pres Young and I will sleep in the wagon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/09/47,01:58PM,Charles Harper,Just leaving camp now. We're headed toward Elk Horn,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/09/47,01:22PM,Erastus Snow,Bearing west after coming up the divide of Mt. Watters a few miles.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/09/47,01:12PM,Lorenzo Young,"Just hitched up, and we are heading out.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/09/47,11:38AM,Lorenzo Young,staid in camp this morning. Not sure when we will leave,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/09/47,10:28AM,Heber Kimball,"Met up with the rest of the Camp, which was some distance outside Winter Quarters. Now we head west.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/09/47,07:59AM,Charles Harper,Camping tonight out on the open prairie. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/09/47,07:45AM,Heber Kimball,"Leaving Winter Quarters with the Twelve. My son William is driving me, Pres. Young, and Bishop Whitney.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/08/47,08:39PM,Heber Kimball,Meeting with Bro. Parley and the 12 in Dr. Richards' office. Such a delight to hear of the peace and prosperity of the Saints in England.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/08/47,05:39PM,Lorenzo Young,"We traveled 6 miles today, and are now waiting for the rest of the camp to come up.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/08/47,05:27PM,Heber Kimball,Brother Parley has returned to Winter Quarters from his mission in England. He looks well. The Twelve who have already left are coming back.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/08/47,03:13PM,Heber Kimball,"Calling my family together to give instructions on their duties, to bless them, dedicate, and consecrate them to the Most High God.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/08/47,02:49PM,Charles Harper,We just heard that P. P. Pratt had arrived from England ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/08/47,01:08PM,John Brown,We're heading out from Winter Quarters today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/images/character_default.jpg 04/08/47,12:59PM,George A. Smith,Parley P. Pratt returned from England. I started my wagon on the pioneer trip.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/7/original/thumbnail.aspx__1__normal.jpg 04/08/47,11:29AM,Heber Kimball,Finishing the last of the preparations for the journey. We'll be ready to leave soon.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/08/47,06:38AM,Erastus Snow,I have called my family together and dedicated them unto the Lord. I pray we all meet again in the due time of the Lord. ,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/07/47,06:42PM,Charles Harper,We journeyed about 7 miles today.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/07/47,06:19PM,Lorenzo Young,"We have only gone about half a mile today, and are now camping for the night.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/07/47,04:14PM,Heber Kimball,Spent all day making preparations for the journey. Should finish tomorrow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/07/47,03:57PM,Lorenzo Young,We just left winter Quarters with the Pioneers.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/6/original/thumbnail.aspx__5__normal.jpg 04/07/47,03:27PM,Levi Jackman,We crossed the Creek on a raft and camped to wate the arrival of the remainder of the Camp.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/07/47,02:24PM,Orson Pratt,"Those not in circumstances to follow us are requested to put in spring crops to sustain themselves, and emigrants from our eastern churches.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/3/original/thumbnail.aspx__2__normal.jpg 04/07/47,02:23PM,Orson Pratt,"Many saints want to follow. we have requested they wait for eight or ten weeks, until the weather should become warmer.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/3/original/thumbnail.aspx__2__normal.jpg 04/07/47,10:38AM,Erastus Snow,Pres. Young and others started and moved out 4 miles and camped. I have my wagon loaded and am prepared for starting.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/5/original/images_normal.jpg 04/07/47,08:39AM,Charles Harper,Leaving my home in winter quarters. I'm riding in a wagon with Norton Jacob.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/4/original/charles-a-harper_normal.jpg 04/06/47,07:31PM,Orson Pratt,"...two sextants, one circle of reflection, two artificial horizons, two barometers, several thermometers, telescopes, &c. ",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/3/original/thumbnail.aspx__2__normal.jpg 04/06/47,07:30PM,Orson Pratt,We have procured the following instruments preparatory to our exploring expedition...,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/3/original/thumbnail.aspx__2__normal.jpg 04/06/47,02:24PM,Heber Kimball,Spending the afternoon in counsel with my brethren and likely the rest of the day.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/06/47,12:44PM,Levi Jackman,Just arrived at the big Elk horn. We have fell in with 4 teams that started a little before us.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif 04/06/47,12:05PM,Heber Kimball,The conference included the sustaining of Church leaders and President Young speaking. It didn't go too long due to the cold weather.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/06/47,09:49AM,Heber Kimball,Saints are gathering for the conference. Most of the Twelve are here. We expect to hear from President Young.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/06/47,08:50AM,Orson Pratt,"We intend to explore the country, and find a place the most suitable for forming a settlement.",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/3/original/thumbnail.aspx__2__normal.jpg 04/06/47,08:49AM,Orson Pratt,"It has been decided that several of the Twelve, with a company of pioneers, numbering in all, 143 souls, will leave ""Winter Quarters"".",Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/3/original/thumbnail.aspx__2__normal.jpg 04/05/47,05:18PM,Heber Kimball,I am heading back to Winter Quarters for the conference tomorrow.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/05/47,02:35PM,Heber Kimball,We've gone about 4 miles. We formed an encampment with several others in my division.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/05/47,08:29AM,Heber Kimball,Leaving Winter Quarters with 6 of my teams,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/2/original/thumbnail.aspx__7__normal.jpg 04/01/47,07:30PM,Levi Jackman,Just arrived at the main camp on the west side of the Missouri river. Likely leave in the morning.,Along the Pioneer Trail,"http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/0,16272,4019-1-1,00.html",http://beta.twhistory.org/system/photos/1/original/jackman_normal.gif