from Thomas Bullock's journals, 1843-1849, vol. 4.
july Thursday 22 Many rushes by the sides of the Creeks. Elder Pratt came up to our Camp & consulted with W. Richards & G. A. Smith, when it was decided that O. Pratt, G. A. Smith with several others should go ahead & look out a place to plant; while W. Richards was to take the lead of the Pioneers in preparing the way thro' the Kanyon. Gather up & start at 9[.] soon pass the other Camping ground. went through a heavy Willow bed, overtook the last teams; graded the hill each side the Creek. when teams halted while extra hands go to repair the roads—then crossed over & entered the Kanyon; which required much hard work to make a road thro'—
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hidden Up in the Mountains
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Interesting, isn't it. I've learned more about that trek than I ever thought I knew after following them each day. I really feel sad at its ending. I've become so close to all of them doing 'their' blog. And it really was a trip united into one.
Roeann Harper
I think the trek was an archetypal journey that transcends the actual trip. It has reached forward for generations and has almost the same impact on our people that the Exodus had for the Jews. I can't learn enough. I'm so glad you did your blog, Roeann, and I hope it inspires others to make their materials available in a similar fashion.
Cool 24th post. I likes.
Thanks! So glad to see you visiting here.
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