The Passing of the Frontier; a Chronicle of the Old West
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Never have I seen so varied a country, sosuitable for cultivation. Everything is new and pleasing; the Indiansfrequently come to see us, and the chiefs of a tribe breakfasted atour tent this morning. All are so friendly that I can not help feelingsympathy and friendship for them. But on one sheet what can I say? "Since we have been on the Platte, we have had the river on one sideand the ever varying mounds on the other, and have traveled through thebottom lands from one to two miles wide, with ...little or no timber. The soil is sandy, and last year, on account of the dry season, theemigrants found grass here scarce. Our cattle are in good order, andwhen proper care has been taken, none have been lost. Our milch cowshave been of great service, indeed. They have been of more advantagethan our meat. We have plenty of butter and milk. "We are commanded by Captain Russell, an amiable man. George Donneris himself yet. He crows in the morning and shouts out, 'Chain up, boys--chain up, ' with as much authority as though he was 'something inparticular.
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