buffalo hunting

1868

<< Previous  Next>> THE FIRST HOUSE IN WICHITA      1868 by D. S. Munger This 1 1/2 story, three bay log structure is considered the first house in Wichita and was constructed of cottonwood trees by Darius Munger, an early resident and founding father of the city. The house sits on a foundation of course rubble stone with mortar consisting of clam shells, sand, water and buffalo hair. As we came to what is now Wichita and camped on ground overlooking the wide stretch of the Arkansas Valley, a wonderful sight presented itself. The whole slope on each side … Read more

1831-1840

<< Previous  Next>> OREGON EXPEDITION   North Star Danville, Vermont 04 Feb 1833 1831-1840 To the Editor of the Daily Advocate. Sir. You are perhaps aware, that a company of men left this neighbor-hood in the early part of last spring, with the intention of proceeding by land to the Columbia river. I chanced lately to meet with a young man, who had made one of the party, and who, after having accomplished the greater part of the journey, was deterred by the snowy cliff-of the Rocky Mountains, and in company with several others, retraced the wild and weary way … Read more