Journey to New Salem through the Sangamon Country
The travelers push west from Vermont via rivers and trails toward the Sangamon. They encounter Bri mstead kin and Irish emigrants, mend a wagon wheel, and endure heat and fever while sharing food and stories. At Rutledge’s Tavern in New Salem they meet Doctor Allen and the Rutledges, who offer shelter and aid as they contemplate claiming land in the Canaan of America.
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Abe
Howdy
Mrs. Rutledge
Joe
Betsey
Douglas Jerrold
Australia
Dr. Allen
New Salem welcomes travelers in prairie tale
In New Salem Dr. Allen guides Samson and companions through a rustic welcome. They dine on venison and prairie fare, reflect on the land of plenty, and plan further exploration while locals from Kentucky and Ohio gather at the tavern. A glimpse of village life, its rough edges, and hopeful growth sets the scene.
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Dr. Allen
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Stephen Nockles
Isaac Gollaher
Sundry Curious Characters Met on the Road to Utica
In Utica they bought provisions and a tin trumpet for Joe and a porcelain faced doll for Betsey, then entered the great main thoroughfare north toward Boston and the shore, beginning their journey.
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Joe
Betsey
Boston
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