[William Clayton Journal] Arose at 4 o'clock to try and get some more fish. Morning fine and warm, but caught only 4. I procured a sample of the stone coal from G. A. Smith. It looks good. This place reminds me of England. The calm, still morning with the warbling of many birds, the rich grass, good streams, and plenty of timber make it pleasant. At 25 minutes to 8 we again continued our journey along the banks of the river, which appears somewhat wider here than at Laramie . . .
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
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