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Across the Plains in 67 Emigrant Diary Sees Rain and Progress
The May 18 to 23 entries describe days of rain and travel along the Missouri frontier. Emigrants camped by Silver Creek and then near Plattsmouth and Fort Kearney as they cross toward Omaha, with mentions of weather, terrain, ferries, and meetings with fellow travelers from Scott County Iowa. Also included is a Christmas piece on Wind River Indian School pupils enjoying festive events and cantata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Consett
Missouri River
Wwidges
Bluffs
Lowa
Cros
Missouri
Plattsmouth
Fort Kearney
Platte
Parisie City
Piette City
Fresclens Bowndor
Denye R
Patsmouth
Leary Exteass
Julian
Wind River Soarching
Mor Han
Mother Earth
India
Santa Claus
Lander Mountain