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	=== Later Statements about the Massacre ===		=== Later Statements about the Massacre ===

	In the 1890s and the early twentieth century he gave several important interviews and statements concerning the massacre. With the exception of some statements contained in third-party journals, all of Samuel Knight's written statements and affidavits have now been published in Turley and Walker, ''Mountain Meadows Massacre: The Jenson and Morris Collections.'' His trial testimony in the 1876 trial of [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]] is available online.		In the 1890s and the early twentieth century, Knight gave several important interviews and statements concerning the massacre. With the exception of some statements contained in third-party journals, all of Samuel Knight's written statements and affidavits have now been published in Turley and Walker, ''Mountain Meadows Massacre: The Jenson and Morris Collections.'' His trial testimony in the 1876 trial of [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]] is available online.

	=== Final Years ===		=== Final Years ===

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	Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they set out on their return.		Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they set out on their return.

	Retracing their steps ~~and~~ crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.		Retracing their steps they crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.

	In fall 1860, Hamblin set out again for the Hopi Mesas. This was his third crossing of the Colorado. Among those who journeyed with him was George Smith, Jr., the son of Mormon leader George A. Smith. After crossing the Colorado River at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers, they proceeded as far as Quichintoweep near Moenkopi Wash. There hostile Navajos fatally wounded George Smith, Jr. and he died within hours. The party was forced to abandon his body and retreat without reaching the Hopi Mesas.		In fall 1860, Hamblin set out again for the Hopi Mesas. This was his third crossing of the Colorado. Among those who journeyed with him was George Smith, Jr., the son of Mormon leader George A. Smith. After crossing the Colorado River at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers, they proceeded as far as Quichintoweep near Moenkopi Wash. There hostile Navajos fatally wounded George Smith, Jr. and he died within hours. The party was forced to abandon his body and retreat without reaching the Hopi Mesas.

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	=== In Jacob Hamblin's Expeditions to the Hopi Mesas ===		=== In Jacob Hamblin's Expeditions to the Hopi Mesas ===
	[[Image:Hopi_Mesas_Map.jpg\|thumb\|~~left~~\|300px\|<center>'''Map of the Hopi Mesas.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Hopi_Mesas_Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|<center>'''Map of the Hopi Mesas.'''</center>]]

	In fall 1858, [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]] decided to visit the Indians who intrigued him so much, the Hopi. Over the years he would make many trips to the Hopi Mesas and Navajo lands and Knight accompanied him in 1858, 1861 and 1873. Following the lead of [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], many Indian interpreters would eventually move to Arizona to pursue their interest in the Hopi. Knight, however, remained in southern Utah and worked primarily among the "Piedes," or Southern Paiutes.		In fall 1858, [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]] decided to visit the Indians who intrigued him so much, the Hopi. Over the years he would make many trips to the Hopi Mesas and Navajo lands and Knight accompanied him in 1858, 1861 and 1873. Following the lead of [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], many Indian interpreters would eventually move to Arizona to pursue their interest in the Hopi. Knight, however, remained in southern Utah and worked primarily among the "Piedes," or Southern Paiutes.

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	From October to December 1858, Hamblin undertook his first historic crossing of the Colorado River to travel though Navajo lands to the Hopi Mesas in northeastern Arizona. [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight and [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]] were with Hamblin in a party of fourteen on this first journey. Arriving at the Colorado River, they scouted the area at the mouth of the Paria River (later Lee’s Ferry) but were unable to cross. Traveling some miles farther east, they forded at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers.		From October to December 1858, Hamblin undertook his first historic crossing of the Colorado River to travel though Navajo lands to the Hopi Mesas in northeastern Arizona. [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight and [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]] were with Hamblin in a party of fourteen on this first journey. Arriving at the Colorado River, they scouted the area at the mouth of the Paria River (later Lee’s Ferry) but were unable to cross. Traveling some miles farther east, they forded at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers.

			Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land.

	[[Image:Walpi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|435px\|<center>'''Walpi on First Mesa. The Indian interpreters first visited there in 1858.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Walpi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|435px\|<center>'''Walpi on First Mesa. The Indian interpreters first visited there in 1858.'''</center>]]
	~~Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land.~~ Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they ~~retraced~~ their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.		Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they set out on their return.

			Retracing their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.

	In fall 1860, Hamblin set out again for the Hopi Mesas. This was his third crossing of the Colorado. Among those who journeyed with him was George Smith, Jr., the son of Mormon leader George A. Smith. After crossing the Colorado River at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers, they proceeded as far as Quichintoweep near Moenkopi Wash. There hostile Navajos fatally wounded George Smith, Jr. and he died within hours. The party was forced to abandon his body and retreat without reaching the Hopi Mesas.		In fall 1860, Hamblin set out again for the Hopi Mesas. This was his third crossing of the Colorado. Among those who journeyed with him was George Smith, Jr., the son of Mormon leader George A. Smith. After crossing the Colorado River at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers, they proceeded as far as Quichintoweep near Moenkopi Wash. There hostile Navajos fatally wounded George Smith, Jr. and he died within hours. The party was forced to abandon his body and retreat without reaching the Hopi Mesas.

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	=== In Jacob Hamblin's Expeditions to the Hopi Mesas ===		=== In Jacob Hamblin's Expeditions to the Hopi Mesas ===
	[[Image:Hopi_Mesas_Map.jpg\|thumb\|~~right~~\|300px\|<center>'''Map of the Hopi Mesas.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Hopi_Mesas_Map.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|<center>'''Map of the Hopi Mesas.'''</center>]]

	In fall 1858, [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]] decided to visit the Indians who intrigued him so much, the Hopi. Over the years he would make many trips to the Hopi Mesas and Navajo lands and Knight accompanied him in 1858, 1861 and 1873. Following the lead of [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], many Indian interpreters would eventually move to Arizona to pursue their interest in the Hopi. Knight, however, remained in southern Utah and worked primarily among the "Piedes," or Southern Paiutes.		In fall 1858, [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]] decided to visit the Indians who intrigued him so much, the Hopi. Over the years he would make many trips to the Hopi Mesas and Navajo lands and Knight accompanied him in 1858, 1861 and 1873. Following the lead of [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], many Indian interpreters would eventually move to Arizona to pursue their interest in the Hopi. Knight, however, remained in southern Utah and worked primarily among the "Piedes," or Southern Paiutes.
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	From October to December 1858, Hamblin undertook his first historic crossing of the Colorado River to travel though Navajo lands to the Hopi Mesas in northeastern Arizona. [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight and [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]] were with Hamblin in a party of fourteen on this first journey. Arriving at the Colorado River, they scouted the area at the mouth of the Paria River (later Lee’s Ferry) but were unable to cross. Traveling some miles farther east, they forded at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers.		From October to December 1858, Hamblin undertook his first historic crossing of the Colorado River to travel though Navajo lands to the Hopi Mesas in northeastern Arizona. [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight and [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]] were with Hamblin in a party of fourteen on this first journey. Arriving at the Colorado River, they scouted the area at the mouth of the Paria River (later Lee’s Ferry) but were unable to cross. Traveling some miles farther east, they forded at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers.

	[[Image:Walpi.jpg\|thumb\|~~left~~\|435px\|<center>'''Walpi on First Mesa. The Indian interpreters first visited there in 1858.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Walpi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|435px\|<center>'''Walpi on First Mesa. The Indian interpreters first visited there in 1858.'''</center>]]
	Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land. Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they retraced their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.		Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land. Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they retraced their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.

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	=== Scouting to Encounter the U.S. Army in 1858 ===		=== Scouting to Encounter the U.S. Army in 1858 ===
	[[Image:Ives Steamboat.jpg\|thumb\|~~left~~\|500px\|<center>'''Lt. Joseph Ives steaming of the lower Colorado River in 1858 in the midst of the Utah War. Mormon Indian missionaries Jacob Hamblin, Thales Haskell, Ira Hatch, Sam Knight, and Dudley Leavitt surveilled them.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Ives Steamboat.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|<center>'''Lt. Joseph Ives steaming of the lower Colorado River in 1858 in the midst of the Utah War. Mormon Indian missionaries Jacob Hamblin, Thales Haskell, Ira Hatch, Sam Knight, and Dudley Leavitt surveilled them.'''</center>]]

	In March 1858, Knight was in the patrol to southern Nevada with [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]], [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]] and others to scout for the approach of the U. S. Army from the West Coast.		In March 1858, Knight was in the patrol to southern Nevada with [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]], [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]] and others to scout for the approach of the U. S. Army from the West Coast.

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	=== Indian Interpreter in the Southern Indian Mission ===		=== Indian Interpreter in the Southern Indian Mission ===
	[[Image:Fort Clara, sketch, 1855-1862.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''A Reconstruction of Fort Clara, 1855-1862.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Fort Clara, sketch, 1855-1862.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''A Reconstruction of Fort Clara, 1855-1862'''</center>]]

	In October 1853, at the age of twenty, Knight was called as an Indian missionary to southern Utah and arrived at Fort Harmony in spring 1854. Indian Mission leader Rufus Allen selected [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], Thales Haskell, [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight, and Gus Hardy to leave Ft. Harmony and establish a new fort on the Santa Clara. Hamblin, Haskell and Hardy arrived in December 1854; Hatch and Knight arrived early in 1855. Hatch, 19, and Knight, 22, would accompany Hamblin on a number of missions in the future.		In October 1853, at the age of twenty, Knight was called as an Indian missionary to southern Utah and arrived at Fort Harmony in spring 1854. Indian Mission leader Rufus Allen selected [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], Thales Haskell, [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight, and Gus Hardy to leave Ft. Harmony and establish a new fort on the Santa Clara. Hamblin, Haskell and Hardy arrived in December 1854; Hatch and Knight arrived early in 1855. Hatch, 19, and Knight, 22, would accompany Hamblin on a number of missions in the future.

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	=== Migration to Utah ===		=== Migration to Utah ===

	The Knight family departed Illinois in 1846 and were among the vanguard company that wintered on the traditional lands of the Ponca Indians in present-day Nebraska. There his father died in early 1847. To avoid possible legal claims to him from his mother's family, Knight's ~~step-mother~~ sent him ahead on the trail.		The Knight family departed Illinois in 1846 and were among the vanguard company that wintered on the traditional lands of the Ponca Indians in present-day Nebraska. There his father died in early 1847. To avoid possible legal claims to him from his mother's family, Knight's stepmother sent him ahead on the trail.
	[[Image:Mormon Trail.jpg\|thumb\|center\|700px\|<center>'''The Mormon Trail'''</center>]]		[[Image:Mormon Trail.jpg\|thumb\|center\|700px\|<center>'''The Mormon Trail'''</center>]]

	At the ~~age~~ of ~~fourteen~~ and ~~traveling apart from~~ his ~~step-mother~~ and his half-brothers and -sisters~~, Knight entered Great Salt Lake Valley in fall 1847. He~~ was reunited with ~~his stepmother and siblings in 1850~~.		Thus, Knight, 14, joined the Abraham O. Smoot - George B. Wallace Company, which was recruiting at the outfitting post on the Elkhorn River west of Winter Quarters, Nebraska. They departed in mid-June on the overland trek. The Smoot-Wallace Company was one of several companies in the so-called Big Company that traveled behind Brigham Young's Pioneer Company that summer. They passed what would later become commonplace milestones on the trail: Fort Kearney, the South Fork of the Platte River, Chimney Rock, Fort Laramie, the Sweetwater River, Independence Rock, Devil's Gate, Green River, Fort Bridger, Bear River, and Weber River. After suffering the usual hardships of overland trail, they arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake in late September.

			He passed the difficult years of 1847-1850 in Great Salt Lake Valley. In 1850, his stepmother and his half-brothers and -sisters made the overland trek and he was reunited with them that fall.

	=== Indian Interpreter in the Southern Indian Mission ===		=== Indian Interpreter in the Southern Indian Mission ===

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	Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land. Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they retraced their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.		Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land. Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they retraced their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.

	In fall 1860, Hamblin This was ~~Hamblin's~~ third crossing of the Colorado. Among those who journeyed with him was George Smith, Jr., the son of Mormon leader George A. Smith. After crossing the Colorado River at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers, they proceeded as far as Quichintoweep near Moenkopi Wash. There hostile Navajos fatally wounded George Smith, Jr. and he died within hours. The party was forced to abandon his body and retreat without reaching the Hopi Mesas.		In fall 1860, Hamblin set out again for the Hopi Mesas. This was his third crossing of the Colorado. Among those who journeyed with him was George Smith, Jr., the son of Mormon leader George A. Smith. After crossing the Colorado River at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers, they proceeded as far as Quichintoweep near Moenkopi Wash. There hostile Navajos fatally wounded George Smith, Jr. and he died within hours. The party was forced to abandon his body and retreat without reaching the Hopi Mesas.

	In February 1861, Hamblin returned to Arizona to recover the remains of George Smith, Jr. Sam Knight, [[Amos G. Thornton\|Amos Thornton]], [[William C. Stewart\|William Stewart]] and others accompanied him on this fourth crossing of the Colorado River. Following their previous route they arrived at the Ute Ford and crossed to the south of the river. Traveling generally southeast, they passed the Inscription House ruins. Fearing to go farther into Navajo lands, they sent their Paiute companions ahead to retrieve what they could of Smith’s remains. Then they returned to Utah via the Ute Ford without going to the Hopi Mesas.		In February 1861, Hamblin returned to Arizona to recover the remains of George Smith, Jr. Sam Knight, [[Amos G. Thornton\|Amos Thornton]], [[William C. Stewart\|William Stewart]] and others accompanied him on this fourth crossing of the Colorado River. Following their previous route they arrived at the Ute Ford and crossed to the south of the river. Traveling generally southeast, they passed the Inscription House ruins. Fearing to go farther into Navajo lands, they sent their Paiute companions ahead to retrieve what they could of Smith’s remains. Then they returned to Utah via the Ute Ford without going to the Hopi Mesas.

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	Arriving on the lower Colorado River, they reconnoitered the progress of Lt. Joseph Ives’s historic steamboat voyage up the river. They encountered Paiutes and Mohaves and Thales Haskell made contact with the steamer. Occurring in the midst of the Utah War when distrust was high, each side spied on the other and harbored mutual suspicions.		Arriving on the lower Colorado River, they reconnoitered the progress of Lt. Joseph Ives’s historic steamboat voyage up the river. They encountered Paiutes and Mohaves and Thales Haskell made contact with the steamer. Occurring in the midst of the Utah War when distrust was high, each side spied on the other and harbored mutual suspicions.

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	=== In Jacob Hamblin's Expeditions to the Hopi Mesas ===		=== In Jacob Hamblin's Expeditions to the Hopi Mesas ===
	[[Image:Hopi_Mesas_Map.jpg\|thumb\|~~right~~\|300px\|<center>'''Map of the Hopi Mesas.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Hopi_Mesas_Map.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|<center>'''Map of the Hopi Mesas.'''</center>]]

	In fall 1858, [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]] decided to visit the Indians who intrigued him so much, the Hopi. Over the years he would make many trips to the Hopi Mesas and Navajo lands and Knight accompanied him in 1858, 1861 and 1873. Following the lead of [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], many Indian interpreters would eventually move to Arizona to pursue their interest in the Hopi. Knight, however, remained in southern Utah and worked primarily among the "Piedes," or Southern Paiutes.		In fall 1858, [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]] decided to visit the Indians who intrigued him so much, the Hopi. Over the years he would make many trips to the Hopi Mesas and Navajo lands and Knight accompanied him in 1858, 1861 and 1873. Following the lead of [[Jacob Hamblin\|Jacob Hamblin]], many Indian interpreters would eventually move to Arizona to pursue their interest in the Hopi. Knight, however, remained in southern Utah and worked primarily among the "Piedes," or Southern Paiutes.
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	From October to December 1858, Hamblin undertook his first historic crossing of the Colorado River to travel though Navajo lands to the Hopi Mesas in northeastern Arizona. [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight and [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]] were with Hamblin in a party of fourteen on this first journey. Arriving at the Colorado River, they scouted the area at the mouth of the Paria River (later Lee’s Ferry) but were unable to cross. Traveling some miles farther east, they forded at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers.		From October to December 1858, Hamblin undertook his first historic crossing of the Colorado River to travel though Navajo lands to the Hopi Mesas in northeastern Arizona. [[Ira Hatch\|Ira Hatch]], Samuel Knight and [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt]] were with Hamblin in a party of fourteen on this first journey. Arriving at the Colorado River, they scouted the area at the mouth of the Paria River (later Lee’s Ferry) but were unable to cross. Traveling some miles farther east, they forded at the Ute Ford, or Crossing of the Fathers.

	[[Image:Walpi.jpg\|thumb\|~~left~~\|435px\|<center>'''Walpi on First Mesa. The Indian interpreters first visited there in 1858.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Walpi.jpg\|thumb\|right\|435px\|<center>'''Walpi on First Mesa. The Indian interpreters first visited there in 1858.'''</center>]]
	Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land. Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they retraced their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.		Traveling up Navajo Canyon they emerged and crossed the plateaus and arrived at Old Oraibi on Third Mesa in Hopi land. Next, they visited Sichomovi and Walpi at First Mesa. Returning, they passed through Mishongnovi at Second Mesa. Trading for what supplies the Hopis could afford to part with, they retraced their steps and crossed the Colorado. Running short of supplies north of the river, they nearly starved to death. Feeling weak and ill, Sam Knight was left behind and nearly froze to death. In desperation, they killed and ate [[Dudley Leavitt\|Dudley Leavitt’s]] horse to stay alive. They made it back to Ft. Clara on the Santa Clara stream without loss of life.