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SHIAWASSEE COUNTY .71
"The country was entirely uncleared, and as there were no bridges he was obliged to ford the river ahead of the teams, and an infant child was carried by him from Detroit, a distance of sixty miles, in his arms or placed in a handkerchief which was suspended from his neck. He began the labor of clearing at once, and at the expiration of the year had built a log house and improved eight acres. A pilgrimage to Pontiac was made for supplies, and the prevailing prices were such as-to appall the settler who did not possess a plethoric wallet. Pork was sold at $50 per barrel, while flour brought $15, and often more, per barrel. "
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