Flour of [John S.] Hunt 52½ 209
Bacon 27½ lb.
Coffee 12½ lb.
Sugar 23 lb.
Butter 16 lb.
Saleratus 1 lb.
Salt 3½ lb.
Soap 3½
Coffee little sack 2 lb.
Butter little sack 2=91
                        133½

[April] 14

    Came up with 5 men from Oregon City, Mr. Jefferson Howell and John McReynolds, who worked for James Pittman last winter. Camped at the foot of the Calapooia Mountain.
    It being rainy and muddy we concluded to remain with them all day. This is the first time we have ever stopped out of a house where there was no women to get our supper &c.

[April] 19

    We remained all day at the canon prospecting gold and we found good coarse gold on to the road towards Cow Creek about one mile west of the canon.

He had the finest covered wagon and six of the finest team horses I have ever seen in Oregon.
    James Mace lives at the forks of Smith River.
July 22nd:
    I spent the day traveling from the Mountain House to Yreka.
July 23rd:
    I saw Pleasant Howell, Jefferson Howell, and Miss Taylor on the old Yreka Trail a mile east of Shasta River. The Messrs. Howell have purchased a board shanty there and are keeping stock and butchering at the lower town. Miss Taylor is a beautiful girl. Her mother and stepfather are stopping with the Howells and want to get a good claim. I stayed all night with them last night and spent a pleasant day with them today. I told her, "That you are beautiful no one can deny."
July 28:
    Samuel Waymire left Mr. Howell's and camped on the river. Pleasant Howell acted as his pilot. This evening I found Mr. P. H. and Miss Jane T. in the wagon together having a very private chat. Miss Jane looks beautiful, amiable, and accomplished. Doubtless she has a better education than she says. Mr. Waymire moved to lower Yreka this evening. I reluctantly bid Miss Taylor farewell. I could freely give her myself, my heart, my protection, and my companionship throughout life.
August 7th:
    Mr. G. Herbert says an old Indian named John told him that an Indian living near Brigg's Mill above Eugene City called Tenas Jack stole my black horse in 1852 off Long Tom. John requested him not to let his name be known but John has since died. Battcers, an Indian, had the horse.
August 9: Salem, O.T.
    John Gunn, formerly of Jacksonville, O.T., was here about his government claim. Sent to Canyonville on a forged receipt dated May 5th. The draft was mailed at Corvallis for Canyonville May 30, 1855 by C. M. Carey, private secretary of Governor George. L. Curry.
August 23:
    Dr. Griffin's in Linn County: I left Corvallis for Dr. E. H. Griffin's yesterday but the doctor not being at home I remained here all day yesterday and today. I visited the circus last night about half a mile from Dr. Griffin's place. About 10 spectators and 14 persons belonging to the circus. They have a little pony that is well trained.
August 26, 1855:
    In company with Houston Roberts and James Roberts I visited Miss Emma and Frank Hogue and Miss Mary Hiatt. Miss Frank [sic] Hogue is a very interesting and pretty girl. She has beautiful black curly hair and is the favorite of the whole company.
September 1855:
    Today 16 men under command of Thomas Smith had a skirmish with the Indians on the emigrant road a little above the road on the first branch east of Siskiyou Mountains. Keene was killed and Fred Alberding and John Q. Tabor were wounded. Alberding shot in the head close to the eye and Tabor through the arm.
September 9:
    I arrived in Yreka late in the evening. Saw Miss Jane and Mr. Heart closely engaged talking. Doubtless he has had some encouragement. He took her to church. What he may do God only knows.
September 12th:
    Left Yreka for Jacksonville, O.T., and stayed all night with the Coles.
September 16th:
    I returned to lower Yreka. Miss J. and Mr. M. were in the corner of the parlor close, engaged in talking. Love, courtship, and marriage the subject of their conversation. I saw a ring on H.'s finger with initial "J.T." This evening he returned to see her. Doubtless something wrong. It's the same ring she wore the week before. Probably he gave it to her and she has returned it. She says it is her ring and he only took it from her hand and that she will get it again soon. Save me from a coquette. She, being keen, witty, lively and pretty, has a fine chance for speculation in hearts; and since her arrival in Yreka has been thoughtless enough to consider it fine sport.
September 21:
    Left Yreka for Beaver Creek. Camped with some miners on Hungry Creek.
September 11, Falls of Beaver Creek:
    Arrived at Isaac Carson's trading post but he was gone to Yreka, so I returned to Hungry Creek to get feed for my mules. Spent a lonesome day waiting for Mr. Carson. It is just two months today since I first saw Miss J.T.
Beaver Creek, September 24th, 1855:
    Spent today reading a book entitled "The Art of Good Behavior and Letter Writer." I composed the following:
Sept. 26, 1855:
    Thirteen oxen, a man and a boy were killed on Siskiyou Mountain. Today Samuel Warner was killed by the Indians in Cottonwood and another man is missing. Calvin Fields and John Cunningham were the men killed in Siskiyou Mountain.
October 9:
    Early this morning I left Dr. Griffin's and arrived at Bethuel Dove's this evening, and found my pack train at Mr. Dove's in good condition.
Cincinnati (Eola), O.T.:
    Today I settled with J. B. V. Butler of Cincinnati and took his due bill for $415.37.
Salem, O.T.:
    I left for Portland. Gov. G. L. Curry received a letter today from G. I. Rains, major 4th Infantry, in command at Fort Vancouver, W.T., dated October 9, 1855 stating that Major G. O. Haller with 5 officers and 102 men had fought the Indians on the sixth instant on Pasco River. Major Haller and company are surrounded by the Indians and they have taken all the horses belonging to Major Haller's command. Major Rains called upon Governor Curry for four companies of volunteers composed according to army regulations of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, and 74 privates. He says the four companies are just enough for a major's command. I hired today my pack train to A. Zieber, quartermaster. I left Salem October 12th as expressman to Governor Curry, arrived at Portland on the 13th. Returning to Polk County, I employed Willis Ward, Thomas Smith, Lewis McMorris, Even Watts, and E. E. Clark for packers in the Yakima War. They are to hold the government for pay for themselves and riding animals. I stayed all night with my train and hands ten miles on the road from Portland.
Portland, October 18th:
    This day I reported to the quartermaster, Albert Zieber. One bell horse sorrel, one mare bay, 24 mules all branded "BFD" all fat and fine.
October 23rd:
    I bought two mules of Lieutenant Abbott, and had the Bennett mule and the one Morris bought and the little sorrel mare appraised making in all 31 animals in service, all branded "BFD."
October 24th:
    I purchased Robert Allen's mule for only $77. He claims he gave $100 Saturday.
October 25th:
    Lieutenant Goff states Colonel Ford delivered two mules to A. Zieber, quartermaster, for me on this day.
Nov. 1:
    Companies C, D, E, F and G under the command of Col. J. W. Nesmith marched from The Dalles to the hills on the north side of the Columbia River. Major Rains marched a few days before for the Yakima country.
Friday, Nov. 2:
    The companies were detained today to get more supplies.
November 3:
    Early this morning the whole camp was in motion. They marched to Klickitat Creek and came in sight of Major Rains' camp. 22 miles.
Sunday, Nov. 4:
    Today we lay in camp waiting for the rear guard under command of Captain Hembree to come up.
November 5:
    Camped with Major Rains in a canyon on the waters of Yakima River. 25 miles.
November 6:
    Captain Cornelius with 50 scouts had a fight with the Indians. Stephen Wagner, son of Hon. Fred Wagner, was wounded with a ball in his thigh and George Thomas' arm was broken; neither of them dangerously wounded.
    The Indians stationed themselves upon the buttes on both sides of the river. The whole army charged them and drove them from the heights.
November 10:
    Major Armstrong with two companies charged the enemy early this morning. Killed 2 Indians and wounded several others and captured or killed about 60 horses and 13 head of cattle. The regulars took the cattle.
December 2nd, Fort Henrietta:
    Left at dark for Fort Walla Walla. Traveled all night over hills and hollows trying to cross the Walla Walla River above the guardus.
Guardus above Walla Walla, Dec. 3:
    Camped late in the evening on the north side of the river about four miles above the fort. Colonel Kelly and Nathan Olney, the Indian agent, and others stayed at the fort.
Fort Walla Walla, Dec. 4:
    The Indians had a large quantity of provisions on the opposite side of the river. We had a skirmish with them across the river. Killed one and wounded another.
December 5:
    Colonel Kelly met Peo-peo-mox-mox and took him and five others prisoners. The baggage wagons and pack train camped at the crossing of the Touchet River.
December 6:
    Colonel Kelly had a running fight with the Indians and returned and camped at the crossing of the Touchet River with the baggage wagons and pack train. One of the prisoners broke from the guard and was retaken.
December 7th:
    Battle of the Walla Walla. Three of our men were killed and 13 wounded, two of them mortally and died the next day. Peo-peo-mox-mox and five of the prisoners attempted to make their escape and were killed by the guard. The fight was continued all day. We had four men wounded. Yesterday the Indians lost 30 men and today about 25.
Fort Bennett, Dec. 9:
    The battle lasted all day. John Smith and Ira Allen were slightly wounded, which was the only damage we sustained. Ten Indians were killed and several wounded.
December 10th, Fort Bennett:
    Late this evening the Indians gave way and the boys ran them beyond their camp. Lieutenant A. Shepard was wounded in the charge. Our dead were buried in the northeast corner of the fort.
Fort Bennett, Dec. 11:
    A large portion of the command pursued the Indians. We received a reinforcement of about 100 men from Fort Henrietta.
Fort Bennett, Dec. 12:
    I remained at the fort all day. Nothing of interest took place. The boys caught 15 or 20 head of horses and 45 head of cattle.
Fort Bennett, Dec. 13:
    Colonel Kelly and his command returned to camp without finding the Indians. They pursued them about 40 miles in the direction of Snake River.
Fort Bennett, Friday, Dec. 14th:
    Governor Stevens has returned to the Nez Perce country far beyond the Rocky Mountains. He is within two days' journey of our camp.
Fort Bennett, Dec. 15th:
    I left this place and camped on Wild Horse Creek, 16 miles. My train with a guard of ten men are on our way for The Dalles after more supplies.
December 16th, Sunday:
    Camped above Bill McKay's place. Killed a fine fat hog for supper and breakfast. 22 miles.
December 17th:
    Camped below Fort Henrietta. 23 miles. Received 63 pounds of flour, the first we have had to eat for five days. Poor grass.
The Dalles, Oregon Terr., Dec. 24th:
    At night I visited Mr. and Mrs. McFarland, formerly of Jacksonville, O.T. The Columbia and Deschutes rivers are both frozen over. Captain R. Thompson gave orders for me to start with my train for Walla Walla with a load. It is impossible to take a load this cold weather. I sent out 22 bushels of oats.
December 26th, the Dalles, 10 o'clock a.m.:
    The wind is from the northeast and the weather intensely cold. The thermometer at Mr. Humason and Simms' store stands 23 degrees below freezing point.
The Dalles, O.T., Dec. 27:
    Colonel Kelly with two men arrived here last night from Camp Curry on the Walla Walla. Governor Stevens had arrived at Camp Curry. Howlish, the Cayuse chief, was taken prisoner by Governor Stevens through the assistance of the Nez Perces.
    The Deschutes, Umatillas, Walla Wallas, Palouses, Cayuses, a portion of the Klickitats and Yakimas were in the battle of Walla Walla.
December 29:
    The Columbia River is frozen over. The ice is 10 inches thick and the river is 468 yards wide.
December 20th, The Dalles:
    I spent the day reading and writing at the volunteer hospital. Two men came in who left the wounded men on the John Day River.
The Dalles, O.T., December 31st:
    This morning at 10 o'clock the thermometer stood at 15 degrees below freezing point. An Indian told the Catholic priest that in a council of war since the battle of Walla Walla Ka-mi-akin proposed that they should propose peace to the whites but the Cayuses opposed the terms of peace and said they would fight until they were conquered or killed.