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Dear Mama,

I hope this letter finds you and father well. I am filled with so much, great anticipation here at the beginning of my new family’s pioneering. It is certainly going to be an adventure and I am so looking forward to getting underway. Though I must admit, I am a bit frightened of the unknown and am terrified of wilderness I will soon be in. But I write you for the encouragement that my strong husband won’t let any true perils become of me or Heather. She just began teething and I’m sorry that you will miss watching her grow into a lovely girl.
Speaking of my William, he just acquired the name of ‘Big Bill’ which, as you know, is a perfect title for him. I don’t know what I would do if he weren’t here to keep my fear from getting the best of me. Then again, I wouldn’t be leaving if he weren’t here either! Don’t blame him mama. I could have said no but, as I said before, I am more excited than anxious about our journey. If I did not trust him completely, I would not entrust my life and the life of Heather to him. I know you secretly love him, Mama. You and Papa both. I’m a smart eastern girl, and I won’t let the wild of the west take advantage of me.
Well, what can I tell you? William, Heather, and I left out of Springfield with eight other wagons and many new acquaintances. Many children were happily running about in all their exuberance. Their joy, however, would soon wear thin as the days showed only constant scenery. Our companions are friendly enough and I find myself often in the company of Eleanor Eddy and Margret Reed. The latter is an interesting girl with an interesting past, giving us less in common than the other. Eleanor is perfectly entertaining company and we have much to talk about to pass the time.
I feel incredibly accomplished being a leader for those who will follow our same path in years to come. But as Margret reminded me, the true journey has not yet begun. The true jumping-off point will be at Independence Missouri. I’ll be sure to send this letter from there and continue a detailed depiction of my journey from there to send you.
Your loving daughter
Amanda McCutchen
April 14, 1846
(PS. I have just recently met a lady by the name of Dorothea Wolfinger. She is very friendly, if a bit impractical. Love to all of you in my beloved hometown!)
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