Brigham Young leaves Winter Quarters to begin the overland trek to the Rocky Mountains. His party consists of 143 men, 3 women, 2 children, 72 wagons, 93 horses, 52 mules, 66 oxen, 19 cows, and 17 dogs.
[source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
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