Page 258 of Journal (January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1844)
May 11, 1844 ~ Saturday
11th We travled across the prairies this day to
Br Justus Ames|Justice Ames on Cedar Creek, Warren County, Illinois|Ceder Creek within 3 miles
of Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois|Galesburg. it was the first time I had been on
his farm He had a plesent place of 100 acres & 40
acres in corn & wheat. they all appeared glad
to see me we spent the night…