Dear Journal,
I’m getting ready in my room. We are packing for Oregon and I have to leave behind my favorite toy. Ma told me we will have to sell it to get enough money for the trail.
Last night, I had to say goodbye to my grandpa. I was hugging my grandma like crazy. I am really sad to leave my grandparents. For the trail we are bringing lots of dry food. Ma says other food will spoil quickly. Pa remembered to get medicines and didn’t forget to bring along his hunting and fishing equipment. My brothers Billy and Jacob are in charge of the livestock. I’m guessing they’re getting the chicken and oxen right now. I’m not going to forget my best calico dress. My sister Emily is in charge of the tools. I reckon I’ll not be in charge of anything. Although Ma said I’d have to yoke the oxen and hitch them to the wagon. I know Ma has remembered to fetch our sewing kits and the gunpowder.
I decided to bring along the pebbles from my game. Emily’s cat chewed it up. I’m gonna enjoy Tuesday, when we start on the trail. I reckon we won’t meet any dangerous animals on the trail. I’m worried there is going to be a problem.
Who writes? I do!: Anna’s Pioneer Journal: February 19, 1851
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