“I collect the tolls for the Barlow Road -- a bargain at twice the price!  Until last year the overlander had no choice -- everyone floated the Columbia.  Now with Mr. Barlow’s new road, you can drive your wagon right into Oregon City!”

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“My cousin Lydia engaged passage down the Columbia with Indians -- a canoe with 17 people and luggage!  The wind blew so heavy they had to lay by.  Near dark, high waves came up over their heads!  Finally, they made it to shore safely.”

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“These last hundred miles to the Willamette Valley are the roughest -- either rafting down the swift and turbulent Columbia River or driving your wagon over the steep Cascade Mountains.  Hire an Indian guide if you take the river.”

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