Elizabeth Myrick

June 6, 1854
Seven days east of Fort Laramie

6 Tus Very cold wind to day Seen a large train on the other side of platte a drove passed us to day we passed a dogery where they had whiskey candy nuts an other articles to sell Camped on green river plenty of grass an water hut no wood have to burn buffalo chips cold enough to sleep under blankets & 2 heavy quilts woolen clothes are comfortable.

Covered Wagon Women 6, pg 271