Sunday, June 23
As we were camped in a bad place for
grass we thought we would drive a part of the day. We drove 18 miles
and camped on a branch of the Sweetwater. Took our horses two miles
to grass. There lies a snow bank a few roads from our camp. 30 rods
long and from 4 to 6 ft. deep. Comfortably warm. Nights cold.
Monday, June 24
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| Continental Divide |
Made 21 miles today. Seven miles from mornings camp we again crossed
the Sweetwater for the last time. Ten miles farther on we came to the
summit or dividing ridge of the Rocky Mountains. Camped 3 miles from
this on the Spring Creek. Grass 3 miles off. Heavy thunder storm.
Tuesday, June 25
Drove 24 miles today. First rate road.
Seven miles from our camp we came to where the Salt Lake road leaves
the Oregon Road. We took the Salt Lake Road. Camped tonight on the
banks of the Little Sandy Creek. Grass poor. Plenty of sage for wood.
Wednesday, June 26
Made 27 miles today. Road good. 17
miles from morning camp crossed Big Sandy Creek. Struck it again at
6:00 o'clock and camped.
Thursday, June 27
Drove 6 miles and came to Green River.
Too high to ford. Paid 5 dollars for each of our wagons and one
dollar a head for our horses. Hitched up and drove 20 miles before we
came to water. Camped on a stream.
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| Fort Bridger |
Friday, June 28
Made a long drive today. 30 miles. Good
roads. Camped near Fort Bridger.
Saturday, June 29
Drove 10 miles today. Road very rough.
I was too unwell to sit up. My complaint was mountain fever. It takes
a person very suddenly. Severe pain from head to foot.
Sunday, June 30
Drove all day over a very rough road.
Up and down mountains. Very stony. I thought it would take my life.
Made 23 miles.
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