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Show CHAPTER XII: RENDEZVOUS IN WHITE RIVER VALLEY 1. Estimates of the water flow from these springs varied greatly. Despite Rogers's estimate, Dame reported, "Desert Swamp Springs affords water enough for 1000 acres of land." ("Journal of Company," p. 23. Entry for 13 toy 1858.) 2. Dame, "Journal of Company," p. 20. Entry for 12 toy 1858. 3. Ibid. 4. Ibid. 5. Dame, "Guide for the Desert Camp," p. 3. 6. tortineau, "History of Mission," pp. 28-29. Entry for 13 toy 1858. 7. Dame, "Journal of Company," p. 23. Dame also disagreed with tortineau's estimate of the amount of water. Dame believed Willow Springs afforded only enough water to irrigate fifty to seventy-five acres. 8. Martineau, "History of Mission," p. 27. Entry for 13 toy 1858. 9. Ibid. p. 28. Entry for 13 toy 1858. 10. Dame, "Journal of Company," p. 21. Entry for 13 May 1858. 11. tortineau claimed Johnson had seven men with him. ("History of Mission," p. 30.) Dame, However, asserted that "Johnson...started with five other brethren." ("Journal of Company," p. 24.) Johnson himself recalled in later years that he took six men with him to the South. ("Life Sketch," p. 2. ) 12. Dame, "Journal of Company," p. 24. Entry for 14 toy I858. Martineau claimed the party carried a ten days supply of provisions. ("History of Mission," • p. 30.) 13. Martineau, "History of Mission," p. 31. Entry for 14 May 1858. Presumably, many of these men had not been on the previous exploration of Gray Head and Wibe Creek. 367 |
