"A more revolting or appalling spectacle I never witnessed. The remains here, by order of Gen. Kearny collected and buried under the superintendence of Major Swords. They were interred in a pit which had been dug in the centre of one of the cabins for a cache. These melancholy duties to the dead being performed, the cabins, by order of Major Swords, were fired, and with every thing surrounded them connected with this horrid and melancholy tragedy, were consumed. The body of George Donner was found at his camp, about eight or ten miles distant, wrapped in a sheet. He was buried by a party of men detailed for that purpose."
- A member of General Stephen W. Kearny's company, June 22, 1847
A spicy forest scent, with additional notes of smoke, a dash of blackberry, and something a little suspicious cooking over a crackling fire.
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Sujet: Donner Party 