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Told by the Pioneer's - Washington Secretary of State

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<strong>Told</strong><br />

<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pioneers<br />

half perhaps understood little. I was careful not to shun to declare<br />

<strong>the</strong> whole council <strong>of</strong> God and an influence was felt but I fear it was <strong>of</strong><br />

short duration, for <strong>the</strong> gentlemen continued <strong>the</strong>ir business after ser­<br />

Yices, I think without paying' any attention to its being Sabbath.<br />

"!\1ay 2 Having' provisions, pack saddles, etc. nearly in readiness<br />

I went again to see <strong>the</strong> Dr. and :Mrs. Whitman.<br />

"F'riday, 4 Thinking my letters had probably arrived I started<br />

for Wort ,Valla Walla) and met Bro. Edwards coming 'with <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

Returning' to read <strong>the</strong>m. 'Was greatly rejoiced and refreshed to hear<br />

from all my friends and especially from my dear wife.<br />

"6-Preached to <strong>the</strong> Indians<br />

"7-Rode to ,Valla 'Valla, fixed all for <strong>the</strong> journey.<br />

Got Horses<br />

"Tuesda~', 8 Received 25 horses from ~1r. P. <strong>of</strong> ,,,hich I had 16.<br />

~1essrs. E. & E., 6 each. Packed and came about 2 mi.<br />

"0-Crossed goods in boat amI canoe oyer <strong>the</strong> ,Valla ,Valla riyer.<br />

Horses swam.<br />

"IO-Came 10 mi. Camped on <strong>the</strong> ,Valla ,Valla R.<br />

"l1-Left camp and came to Dr ,V. and met ~Ir. Spaulding' <strong>the</strong>re.<br />

had a good yisit<br />

"12-Came to camp accompanied <strong>by</strong> ~1rs. S. and ~Irs. ,V. It 'was ill<br />

motion and we passed on to <strong>the</strong> front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camp. I <strong>the</strong>re r('mailled<br />

with <strong>the</strong>m till all w('re past and ,,,e kneeled upon <strong>the</strong> bank <strong>of</strong> a small<br />

stream and ::\11'. S. commended us to <strong>the</strong> throne <strong>of</strong> grace, we th('n took<br />

<strong>the</strong> parting hand and <strong>the</strong>~' returned to <strong>the</strong>ir arduous labors; and I<br />

pensi\'el~' pursued camp for <strong>the</strong> pleasing acquaintance thus formed.<br />

Preached at Camp<br />

"13, Sun. Should ha\'e remained O\'er Sabhath with Dr. ""Y. but<br />

was not willillg to lose <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>of</strong> preaching to camp, heing<br />

informed it would not moye on that day but was greatly disappointed;<br />

<strong>the</strong> rain falling all day in such torrents that it was not practicable.<br />

"1'1 Rain continued with unabated force und we did mo\·e. Ra<strong>the</strong>r<br />

uncomfortable.<br />

"15 Came to riyer ::\1oreau. Fell a tree and carried <strong>the</strong> baggage.<br />

"16-Reached <strong>the</strong> Utilla (Umatilla). Many Kioos (Cayuse) came.<br />

"17-Remained, water too high to ford.<br />

"18-Crossed and camped.<br />

"~Ir. Edward's horse reared up in <strong>the</strong> river, fell back and he fell<br />

under him and with some difficulty extricated himself without injury.<br />

::\11'. Ermatinger arrived from Vancouver. Though this is <strong>the</strong> 11th day<br />

since we left yet a man could easily ride to Walla ,Valla in one day."<br />

The following day <strong>the</strong> party reached <strong>the</strong> top <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blue mountains<br />

and on <strong>the</strong> next day reached Grande Ronde river.<br />

The trip continued on east, it being one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> several hazardous<br />

journeys made <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> early pioneers.<br />

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