Dear Journal,
We arrived in Independence, Missouri early this morning. I’m in the tent where we sleep with my journal in front of me.
I’m exhausted ‘cause we spent a long time in a cramped wagon. I’m very excited to explore Independence. But Pa told me I had to stay in the tent so I would not get lost. Although he said I could keep the door open. In my head I can still hear the loud day. People chatterin’ noisily, animals making noises, and hammerin’ happenin’ on nearby. The sights of the day are goin’ through my head like a slide show. Dust flyin’, animals restin’, and merchants sellin’. Love the peace and quiet of the prairie tents. Not noisy like Independence. Don’t have to cover my ears no more.
I’m helpin’ my family get ready for the long journey. I’m goin’ shoppin’ for supplies at the general store with Ma. Emily is washing clothes in the rivers. Billy is off to the blacksmith. Jacob is at the gunsmith with Pa. I hope it isn’t so noisy on our trip.
Anna Clark
Who writes? I do!: Anna’s Pioneer Journal: February 20, 1851
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