This document contains excerpts from the Journal of Occurrences about the trail of a group of Cherokee emigrants by Lieutenant Edwards Deas. Deas is the commander of the Cherokee during the first forced removal in June 1838 (p.98-99). Deas describes the Indians being brought onto the boat and says they were “a little crowded” (p.101). This statement makes it seem like the Indians are not in too dire a situation. One of the main aspects that Deas mentions in his journal concerns the transportation of the Cherokees along the Tennessee River (p.102). Deas lists the names given to some large rapids along the river. The river rapids made this experience more dangerous (p.102). Deas focuses more on the boats and transportation of the journey, rather than the conditions of the Cherokee people. He mentions the diet of the people on the journey which consisted of "flour, cornmeal, and bacon" and briefly discusses the health of the Cherokee (p.103). The Cherokee remained fairly healthy throughout the journey, but there were a couple of illnesses. When the group arrived at their destination, the Cherokees were greeted by friends and acquaintances from home. Deas thought the Cherokee looked very happy and pleased