ΓÇ£Better take extra sets of clothing. Trade ΓÇÖem to Indians for fresh vegetables, fish, or meat. ItΓÇÖs well worth hiring an Indian guide at river crossings. Expect to pay them! TheyΓÇÖre sharp traders, not easily cheated.ΓÇ¥
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ΓÇ£Did you read the Missouri Republican today? --Says some folk start for Oregon without carrying spare parts, not even an extra wagon axle. Must think they grow on trees! Hope theyΓÇÖre lucky enough to find an abandoned wagon.ΓÇ¥
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ΓÇ£Some folks seem to think that two oxen are enough to get them to Oregon! Two oxen can barely move a fully loaded wagon, and if one of them gets sick or dies, you wonΓÇÖt be going anywhere. I wouldnΓÇÖt go overland with less than six.ΓÇ¥
