A Pioneer Woman's Westward Journey (1849)
Catherine Haun
Our caravan had a good many women and children and although we were probably longer on the journey owing to their presence-they exerted a good influence, as the men did not take such risks with Indians and thereby avoided conflict; were more alert about the care of the teams and seldom had accidents; more attention was paid to cleanliness and sanitation and, lastly but not of less importance, the meals were more regular and better cooked thus preventing much sickness and their was less waste of food. . . .
During the entire trip the Indians were a source of anxiety, we being never sure of their friendship. Secret dread and alert watchfulness seemed always necessary for after we left the prairies they were more treacherous and numerous. . . .
We had not traveled many miles in the Black Hills . . . before we realized that our loads would have to be lightened as the animals were not able to draw the heavily laden wagons over the slippery steep roads. We were obliged to sacrifice most of our merchandise that was intended for our stock in trade in California and left it by the wayside; burying the barrels of alcohol least the Indians should drink it and frenzied thereby might follow and attack us. . . .
-On long journeys of migration to unsettled lands, the presence of many women and children

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Catherine Haun
Our caravan had a good many women and children and although we were probably longer on the journey owing to their presence-they exerted a good influence, as the men did not take such risks with Indians and thereby avoided conflict; were more alert about the care of the teams and seldom had accidents; more attention was paid to cleanliness and sanitation and, lastly but not of less importance, the meals were more regular and better cooked thus preventing much sickness and their was less waste of food. . . .
During the entire trip the Indians were a source of anxiety, we being never sure of their friendship. Secret dread and alert watchfulness seemed always necessary for after we left the prairies they were more treacherous and numerous. . . .
We had not traveled many miles in the Black Hills . . . before we realized that our loads would have to be lightened as the animals were not able to draw the heavily laden wagons over the slippery steep roads. We were obliged to sacrifice most of our merchandise that was intended for our stock in trade in California and left it by the wayside; burying the barrels of alcohol least the Indians should drink it and frenzied thereby might follow and attack us. . . .
-On long journeys of migration to unsettled lands, the presence of many women and children