7 May 1845: Our journey to Oregon begins!
This the first thing I’ve written in my new diary Papa bought me. Everyone is very excited. Our journey to Oregon begins today! We have been preparing to leave for […]...
9 May 1845: On the banks of the Missouri River
We left early this morning. Uncle Luke brought his wagon round to our cabin last night, all packed and ready to go. Mama cried a little bit. It is so […]...
10 May 1845: The Second Day
It is the evening of our second day, and we have arrived at the main camp. I couldn’t believe that there are so many wagons in the whole world. Uncle […]...
11 May 1845: Sunday on the River
Today is Sunday, so Mama took us to hear Reverend Bunting bless our wagon train and our journey. Mama says he is not a real Priest, appointed by God and […]...
12 May 1845 : We are Leaving Soon
Uncle Luke says that we will leave on Friday. I hope that this is so, because I am growing weary of this place and all of the quarreling among the […]...
13 May 1845: Three More Days
Three more days to go. This morning I helped Mama cook soft boiled eggs and cakes and we ate it with the maple syrup she brought all of the way […]...
15 May 1845: One More Day Left
One more day until we are on our way. Papa and Uncle Luke have been busy securing our things in the wagon and making sure that the canvas is well-tied […]...
16 May 1845: To Oregon!
When the wagons began to move, and all of the cattle and the men on horseback, a great cloud filled the air and the sound grew to a terrible rumble, […]...
17 May 1845: On the Little Blue River
This morning we turned away from the Missouri River, and will follow the Little Blue River up to The Platte. The shocking thing I learned this morning while I helped […]...
18 May 1845: A New Wagon Joins Us!
The adults had another meeting today. They fought again. I could hear Papa and Mr. Bradford yelling at one another, and then Mr. Hedrick and Uncle Luke started yelling, and […]...