[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] Chariton River, April 1, 1846. Frost last night, morning clear and pleasant, wind southeast, but light. First and fourth fifties commencing at 9 o'clock moving, and about 11 the camp was clear. President Young and the historian were some of the last that left the ground. After traveling 6 miles, crossed the bridge over the east fork of Shoal Creek built by Captain EverettÂ's company of pioneers, called EverettÂ's Bridge, where they found one division of the sixth 50 (to wit) Benjamin F. Johnson and company. After passing on about one mile, encamped on a raise of ground in the prairie. Fourth company was in the edge of the timber about 30 rods east. G. A. Smith and a part of the third company was found encamped here. Some of the teams of the second company had gone in to the country for corn and did not return in time to remove.
John D. Lee [Young] brought in a fine turkey this morning (weighed 30 lbs.). Early this morning the camp was searched for the two remaining lost traps belonging to Mr. Davis. One was found in a hollow tree about 1 l/4 miles from the camp, leaving one only lost according to Mr. Davis' own statements. This evening, the Band visited company number 1 and gave a salute at the President and historiansÂ' tent. Returning home, continued their music through the evening, E. P. Duzette playing upon the bass drum for the first time in camp. J. D. Lee [Young] gave the historian the breast of a fine turkey.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
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