May 1st 1847 (I think!)
Our large wagon train has "135 wagons" in it so at night we divide into circle of about 23 wagons. The animals that pull our wagons are let loose to eat in the grass fields and wagons are placed where the tongue of one rests by the rear of the one in front of it. This way parents can visit each other and children can play safely in the watchful eye of their parents, especially after what happened to the twins who went berry picking. I don't have to worry about my brothers anymore getting lost this way. The large fire in the middle warms the stew in kettles and a music is played for those who want to dance. "Thus far we ain't seen any Indians and I'm glad for that."
The End Hattie
Picture Source: http://www.harris-academy.com/departments/history/Oregon/RossB/circle.jpg
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