CHAPTER IV.

Start for the Battalion Rendezvous--A Journey of Hardship--In the Mormons' Camp on Missouri River--First Experiences in the Army--Blessed by Apostles--Prophetic Address by President Brigham Young--The Battalion starts on its Long Journey--Doing Camp Duty--Heavy Storms and Insufficient Rations--Hard Experiences--At Fort Leavenworth--Mexican Mules as a Cure for Egotism--Colonel Allen Taken Ill--On the Santa Fe Road--Suffering from Thirst--Sickness among the Troops--Dr. G. B. Sanderson, a Tyrannical Quack--Army Merchants--Order of Marching.