His brother Elijah who, as I have said, was a slave-owner, was a believer in the extension of slavery into the new territory.
Knowing that the soldiers I saw today might next week be on their way to battle made my eyes big with excitement.

I could have stayed there forever.

But father had other plans, and we were soon on our way.

With our trading-wagon we climbed a hill--later named Sheridan's Ridge for General Philip Sheridan.

From its summit we had a view of Salt Creek Valley, the most beautiful valley I have ever seen.