June 8, 1847
Location: Winter Quarters - 1014 miles left, Nebraska - Location: 41:21:41N 95:56:45W Currently the site of Florence, Nebraska, Winter Quarters was settled in September, 1846 as a temporary resting place for the pioneers. It is located just west of the Missouri river in Nebraska.
Summary: Tuesday. Raining.
Journal entry: Met at Lyman Whitney's--staid in the eve.--had a heavy shower of rain--went home with Loisa & Z. in the mud rejoicing
Source: Eliza Roxcy
Snow: Personal Writings
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