Oregon and California in 1848 . e were loosed fromtheir yokes, and turned upon this until near dark, whenthey were gathered in and kraaled. During the day Igave to each of the oxen one quart of water, and twoquarts to one that seemed to suffer most. The onlyagreeable feature of the scenery was the Wind RiverMountains, the lofty snowy peaks of which, looked pureand beautiful, but cold, as they glistened in the rays ofthe sun.—(Mercury at sunrise, 36° ; sunset, 56°.) July 23.—The company rose at 30 minutes past 2in the morning. A hasty breakfast was prepared andeaten; after which we resumed our
Oregon and California in 1848 . e were loosed fromtheir yokes, and turned upon this until near dark, whenthey were gathered in and kraaled. During the day Igave to each of the oxen one quart of water, and twoquarts to one that seemed to suffer most. The onlyagreeable feature of the scenery was the Wind RiverMountains, the lofty snowy peaks of which, looked pureand beautiful, but cold, as they glistened in the rays ofthe sun.—(Mercury at sunrise, 36° ; sunset, 56°.) July 23.—The company rose at 30 minutes past 2in the morning. A hasty breakfast was prepared andeaten; after which we resumed our journey at 4oclock. Many of the party were sick, in consequenceof the dust. The road during this day was very hillyand dusty, but happily for us, the air was cool andcalm. At 3 oclock, , we arrived at Green River,and after crossing over, encamped on its banks, somedistance below the place of crossing. Several othercompanies were also encamped at the same place.—(Mercury at sunrise, 27° ; sunset, 64°.) ? ^i&^. 3*1. sm
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