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February 23, 1847 St. Joseph, Mo. Today we went to the mercantile for basic supplies for our camp. Later we will purchase everything we will need for the journey. I am glad papa purchased for me a heavy coat for it is so very cold by the river. I do like Jack McMenomy and he kissed me today down by the river. Adena Barton Chapter 8 Camp along the River It was another dreary and cloudy morning as they walked from Martha’s Kitchen towards their wagons. Adena looked upward and the skies were thr...

February 22, 1847 St. Joseph, Mo. Today was a bad day, a very bad day. Jack’s mother passed away sometime during the night. The doctor believes she had severe case of pneumonia. I did my best to support Jack. Papa took delivery of our wagon and oxen. He signed us into a company known as a Wagon Train, now we will live out of the wagon and down by the river until the Spring. Adena Barton. Chapter 7 She Died Adena woke to the sun coming through the boards on the walls and shinning in her eyes. ...

February 21, 1847. St. Joseph, Mo. Today was important as papa was going to purchase our wagons. Strange thing happened today, the hotel clerk had a letter for us from Uncle Jessie, there was lots of money in the envelope. Chapter 6 The Letter There was a knock on the door. “Adena, you goin’ to sleep all day? We’re waiting for you so we can have breakfast.” Adena woke to the sound of her father’s voice as she rubbed the sleep from my eyes. The yellow rays of the sun shined through the gaps b...

February 20, 1847 St. Joseph, Mo. We arrived in St. Joseph a few days ago. The train ride was uneventful. Papa rented two rooms in the hotel, it is very expensive. We will be living out of the wagon papa is having made. I had a most pleasant surprise, I saw my best friend. I met some new ones. Best of all, Jack McMenomy is here. Adena Barton. Chapter 5 We Made it to St. Jo Adena and William picked their way along the wooden sidewalks. Men and women were bustling from here and there, everyone ...

February 10, 1847. Portsmouth, Virginia Plans have been made, we will be leaving for St. Joseph in two days, I am so anxious. I miss Jack McMenomy so very much, haven't seen him in 3 weeks. I won't be able to see him again until we leave or maybe not until we arrive in St. Joseph. The weather is holding and warm, so I went to the beach to sketch the seascape for the last time in my life. To my horror, on the beach I discovered mama and Uncle Jessie both were completely undressed and intimate...