Life on the Oregon Trail
Journal Entries by Chirag Holeoglashplat
April 28th, 1824
The next day, we decided to hunt. I used my pistol and my one box of ammunition. I ended up with 15 pounds of fresh meat, but my pistol broke. I was so excited after I hit something, I dropped my gun on a rock and the cocking hammer broke off, making it useless. Now I have no ammo and one rifle. I also had to throw my grandma's antique dishes, to make room for my meat. But overall, a good first few days.
Oregon Trail Ruts
An Oregon Trail Wagon
Wendy. An Oregon Trail Wagon. Digital image. Flickr. Flickr, 1 July 2012. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
Oregon Trail River Crossing
June 3rd, 1824
Today, the first member of our wagon train perished. Jim Baker was riding on his wagon when one of his oxen tripped and he fell off. He was squashed by the wheel, and he went into immediate shock. He couldn't be helped so we left him for the crows. It has been a rough day for the Baker Family. RIP: Jim Baker
August 30th, 1854
Yesterday, we were running to low on water, so we stopped at a stagnant pool of water to drink. I was wary of the water, but my wife Cranial, was very thirsty. We cleaned it as best as possible to rid of any diseases. Apparently we didn't do a good enough job because She came down with a case of Cholera. She was not able to make it and she passed yesterday. I miss you Cranial. RIP
November 7th, 1854
We barely made it. I just learned today that a massive blizzard closed the past for the winter today. Only one other group made it, about 5 hours after us. The other two groups that we had communicated with on the trail didn't make it. Today was our rest day, but tomorrow we start to build my bakery. I am very proud of my kids for pushing through the difficulties of the trail. My life looks it will become prosperous in the future.