Oregon Trail Diary quote
August 23rd, 1853

"Struck the Blue Mountains this morning and have traveled on them most of the day, reached Grand Round Valley after descending a very preciptous and long mountain at about 4 oclock, traveled in the valley 5 miles and encamped to the left of the road near a small Spring, have excellent feed for the cattle. Stella is much more unwell than she was yesterday has simptoms of fever."

Charlotte Stearns Pengra 1853


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