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Show 238 ago. Then he explained the present situation: This day we have been leveling for £aj water ditch, but I find ourselves defeated in reaching the desired spot with our water, one mile and a half distant. Tomorrow we will try on the other side of the valley. Either of these ditches, if they could be made to reach the small pieces of tillable land would have to pass through saleratus beds nearly shoe mouth deep. If this last fails, I hardly know whither to turn or where to go to put in our crops. There was also a touch of sarcasm in this letter, understandably induced by Dame's failure to locate the sanctuary: We have found in our explorations some high mountain springs with the best of range for stock around them, a good place for saints to live, provided they would bring their bread and dinner with them. All of the low country are like the headwaters of the Salmon River--saleratus, saleratus.... Our farming prospects for this season look very gloomy and dull. Notwithstanding these diappointments, Dame remained resolute to do tbe will of God as spoken through His holy prophet. Dame was absolutely loyal to Brigham Young. Despite his long ordeal, Dame declared, "I am ready with my company to go any course or any distance which you may suggest. I expect to remain here until I have received word from you." Colonel Dame Continued: This is a country, I think, Uncle Sam, can't come here without a great deal of trouble. We have ascended the highest peaks-descended the lowest vales, found every little spring or watering that we could hear from our Indian guides.... I think a trail can be made from here due east or a trifle north to Parowan. If you wish this done, or any other trail made, or any other course; we are prepared to make it. We have a chart and sketch of our journey and country in progress; as soon as we can complete it, we will |