"the weather is still cold [ ] we went on about 2 miles where we stopped to rest for the Sabath [ ] had a meeting in the afternoon [ ] Bro O Pratt, A Lyman, Woodruff and Benson spoke [ ] expressed their good feelings and said they thought the spirit of the Lord was with us [ ] Erastus Snow also spoke [ ] said he repented of what had taken place on the morning of the 7th and asked the brethern to forgive him"
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The pioneers are now near Brady, Nebraska. The image shows the area and even with the snow, you can see the Platte that they are still following. Click to enlarge for better view. They are about 300 miles from Winter Quarters now. William Clayton wrote a message here on some wood. See journal below. Then the wood was nailed on a large post and planted into the ground near where they were camped.
William Clayton's journal:
"Sunday 9th The morning very cold with wind S.E. [ ] at ten minutes to 8 we proceeded on 3½ miles going a little round some of the bluffs untill we turned down on a low bottom and very sandy. We have camped near some Islands and can get wood and water but poor feed for the teams [ ] we arrived here at 10 minutes before 10 and shall stay till morning [ ] Soon as the camp was formed I went about ¾ of a mile below to the river and washed my socks towel and handkerchief as well as I could in cold water without soap [ ] I then stripped my cloths off and washed from head to foot which has made me feel much more comfortable for I was covered with dust [ ] after washing and putting on clean clothing I sat down on the banks of the river and gave way to a long train of solemn reflection respecting many things especially in regard to my family and the welfare for time and eternity [ ]
I shall not write my thoughts here inasmuch as I expect this journal will have to pass through other hands besides my own or that of my family but if I can carry my plans into operation they will be wrote in a manner that my family will each get their portion whether before my death or after it matters not [ ] the day is very warm and the wind has moved to the West [ ] according to my calculations we are now 300 miles from Winter Quarters lacking a few rods [ ] I got a small board and wrote on it "
Interesting how William thought into the future about what he wrote in his journal as it sounds like he held his personal problems inside. He was right. His journal is everywhere today.
