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Title Loren L. Williams journals, 1851-1880

Creator Williams, Loren L., 1828-1881

Date 1851-1880

Place United States--West

Language English

Subjects Frontier and pioneer life, Indians of North America, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Extent 0.6 linear feet (5 volumes in 2 boxes)

Format Correspondence, Maps, Clippings

User-Contributed Transcription ment they had made over the old slow + tedious method of cooking[fat steak. All wore a smiling countenance. Cheerful songs and laughable stories were the order of the eveningFor a few nights past only one sentinel had been kept on duty, and by this arrangement the men came on guard every third night. It was my place to take the middle watch tonight, therefore eating as heartily as I desired or as any prudent man would do. I laid down to obtain a little sleep, leaving my lively comrads around the fire enjoying the fat ribs of the Elk. I was awakened at 11 oclock in to go on guard and was somewhat surprised to find all the men seated around the fire, roasting and eating and as gaily as men ever areI went on post and at the end of 3 hours was relievedI joined the jovial fellows around the campfire, and enjoyed myself with them for a timeI remonstrated with them

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 4683

BibID 991560848805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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