April 30 1837 Before my family and I started on the farther side on our trip.

April 30 1837

Before my family and I started on the farther side on our trip, we had to pack many things. For instance, we had to pack clothes, aliment and furniture. Our wagon was as packed as a pack rat's jaws. In 'bout five hours we were ready to pass But I didn't want to. I had a stomach-ache. thus I lay down in the wagon and caesuraed

When I woke up my dad said, "Hey, kid, we have to secure on the road, in such a manner would you help me hitch the horses?"

"Yes" I said.

After we hitched the horses, we started our trip.

July 1 1837

Bumpity-bump,

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