 And then fall came and it came early and the chill of winter brought frosty nights. The consciousness of threatening storms decreased rations and insufficient bedding and clothing dampened their spirits. Day after day they pulled painfully forward. We traveled in misery and sorrow, wrote John Chislett of the Willie Company. Sometimes we made a good distance and other times we were only able to make a few miles of progress. Instead of getting up refreshed, vigorous and prepared for a hard day of toil,