TOLD by the PIONEERS - Washington Secretary of State
TOLD by the PIONEERS - Washington Secretary of State
TOLD by the PIONEERS - Washington Secretary of State
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Told <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pioneers<br />
".Monday, June 14th: Crossed ano<strong>the</strong>r mountain <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Winter's<br />
Toad. Came eighteen miles today and camped at Pitt River. Did<br />
not start 'till late this morning on account <strong>of</strong> a sick horse. Huntleys<br />
left us a11d went on ahead.<br />
"Tuesday, June 15th: Came on to Fall City and stopped for diul1er.<br />
Then drove on eighteen miles to Pittsville and camped for <strong>the</strong><br />
11ight.<br />
"'Vednesday, June 16th: Came on over <strong>the</strong> mountains and camped<br />
in <strong>the</strong> foothills in <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> Big Valley. Made 16 or 17 miles today.<br />
"Thursday, June 17th: Came on again about 12 miles over very<br />
Tough roads most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> way and camped near <strong>the</strong> timber .<br />
'Vednesday, .June 23rd: Forded Lost River, bridge gone. Ate dinner<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Hot Springs near Linkville and drove on to Klamath Lake.<br />
Made 24 miles today. Drove around Modok point after dark, in <strong>the</strong><br />
water, over rocks and boulders, big as hay stacks.<br />
"Thursday, June 24th: Drove fourteen miles and camped. Ate<br />
dinner on <strong>the</strong> Reservation. Indians wanted pay for grass <strong>the</strong> horses<br />
ate at <strong>the</strong> Kalamath Indian Agency. Got some repairs made on <strong>the</strong><br />
wagon <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Agency blacksmith .<br />
"Saturday, .July 17th: Came through Centerville, Weston and<br />
Milton, and camped on <strong>the</strong> Walla Walla river six or seven miles from<br />
"Valla 'Valla. Very•<br />
hot wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
"Sunday, July 18th: Drove into Walla Walla and camped just out<br />
<strong>of</strong> town.<br />
"~londa~', .July 19th: Drove six miles and camped on Dry Creek.<br />
"Tuesda~', July 20th:<br />
Davton.<br />
•<br />
Drove 20 miles and camped four miles from<br />
"'Vednesday, July 21st: Drove on to Dayton, bought provisions and<br />
drove to Mareng'o and camped.<br />
"Thursday, .July 22nd: Drove on to Pomeroy and stopped for dinner.<br />
Drove on through Pataha City and camped on Pataha Creek.<br />
" Friday, July 23rd: Crossed Alpowai Creek and over <strong>the</strong> Alpowai<br />
toll road. Broke an axle and stopped at Freeman's place and repaired<br />
it. Grasshoppers are eating everything here. Have attacked <strong>the</strong> fruit<br />
011 <strong>the</strong> trees.<br />
"Saturday, July 24th: Started again and drove to sheep ranch near<br />
Lewiston Flat and camped.<br />
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