A Daily Record of the Journey of the Original Company of "Mormon" Pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake Clayton, William 1814-1879 creator Young, Levi Edgar 1874-1963 McCune, Victoria C. (Victoria Clayton) 1867-1931 Clayton, Lawrence 1891-1949 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "William Clayton's Journal" by William Clayton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed diary chronicling the journey of the original company of Mormon pioneers, including the author himself, from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. The journal is likely to attract readers interested in the pioneer experience, the history of the Mormon community, and the challenges faced during this significant migration. The opening of this journal introduces William Clayton as a key figure in early Utah history, detailing his origins in England, conversion to Mormonism, and eventual role as a trusted secretary and historian during the westward journey. Readers will find themselves immersed in Clayton's daily life starting from February 1846, as he records the packing of goods, the cold weather challenges, the construction of camps, and the social dynamics within the traveling community. His observations provide a vivid picture of the hardships and camaraderie among the pioneers, setting the tone for a rich exploration of resilience, faith, and the collective spirit of those who traversed the plains to seek a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-03-02 Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. See http://mormontextsproject.org/ for a complete list of Mormon texts available on Project Gutenberg, to help proofread similar books, or to report typos. Original publication data not identified Latter Day Saint churches Utah -- Description and travel Clayton, William, 1814-1879 Clayton, William, 1814-1879 -- Diaries Frontier and pioneer life -- Utah Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Utah -- Diaries F786 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45051 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45051 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134032.0 45051