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Transcript for Willes, William (1814-1890), Journals and reminiscences, 1851-1885, vol. 2 [near end of journal], 2 p
I then took charge of a company of teamsters in a goods train, and drove a 4 yoke ox-team across the plains which took up 4 months
We were attacked by a roving band of Shian [Cheyenne] Indians on the 14th Augt at Pole Creek, foot of the black hills: one of our teamsters was killed, & 5 horses & 3 mules driven off in open daylight
Arrived at Great Salt Lake City 8th Oct 1865.