The Mormon Battalion And Its Monument. a Compilation of Data for Sculptors And Architects
The book The Mormon Battalion And Its Monument. a Compilation of Data for Sculptors And Architects was written by author Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933 Here you can read free online of The Mormon Battalion And Its Monument. a Compilation of Data for Sculptors And Architects book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Mormon Battalion And Its Monument. a Compilation of Data for Sculptors And Architects a good or bad book?
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These were not always obtainable, and many a mile was marked by stains from their bare and bleeding feet. They started from Santa Fe, 100 days' march before them, with provisions for but sixty days. Thus from the beginning their rations were reduced to almost half. Later their rations were reduced still more. Finally, when they were yet thirty days from their destination, they found themselves with no supplies save the fresh meat which was obtainable in those regions through which they were pas...sing. This they ate with- out salt. It is estimated that ten pounds of meat per day con- stitute full rations for a soldier upon the march where only meat is eaten. These men had three and one-half pounds per 22 THE MORMON BATTALION. day. Thus rationed, it was nevertheless necessary for them to perform the most arduous labor. Some of the Perils. Colonel Cooke had received or- ders to "build a wagon road to the Pacific coast." It was not possible to do this along the route just previously taken by Gen- eral Kearney and his escort of picked cavalrymen.
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