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Lewis Crater diary, 1864-1898
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7 spread it on the ground, then placed our blankets upon it, after which the long end was drawn up over us. In this way we slept soundly. Next morning everything was covered with about three inches of snow. During the night one of our maules, in some way, broke his leg, and to end the poor fellows misery Eckel shot him. To get down the mountain was more difficult than the ascent. The road was very steep and hung off toward the edge of the mountain. Chains were placed under the wagon wheels so as to prevent slipping. The first team to go down was driven by
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7 spread it on the ground, then placed our blankets upon it, after which the long end was drawn up over us. In this way we slept soundly. Next morning everything was covered with about three inches of snow. During the night one of our maules, in some way, broke his leg, and to end the poor fellows misery Eckel shot him. To get down the mountain was more difficult than the ascent. The road was very steep and hung off toward the edge of the mountain. Chains were placed under the wagon wheels so as to prevent slipping. The first team to go down was driven by
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