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Brigham Young Journals

April 19, 1847

Summary: Daily routine.

Journal entry: Monday. The Pioneer Company rose at 5 a.m. at the sound of the bugle, started about seven and traveled till noon, dined and proceded to encampment on the banks of the Platte river, having traveled about twenty miles.