Monthly Archives: September 2011

I have fallen behind on the trail!  John Bidwell & Company are getting ahead of me. Let’s go back a week and see where our intrepid pioneers were on Sept. 9th. “Thursday, 9th.  The part of the Company that remained … Continue reading →

“Friday, 3rd. Four or 5 Indians came to camp–bought three horses of them. Saturday, 4th.  Bought a few serviceberries of the Indians.” Bidwell & Co. were still encamped by a spring in the foothills, while Capt. Bartleson and one other … Continue reading →

“Sunday, 29th. Capt. Bartleson with C. Hopper started to explore the route to the head of Mary’s river, expecting to be absent about 8 or 9 days–the Company to await here his return. Monday, 30th. Nothing of importance occurred. Tuesday, … Continue reading →