Packing The farmer who was given the land grant in the west would have to pack their most
important belongings, sell their land and use the money to buy a wagon, two or more strong horses or oxen, repair
parts, and non-perishable food. (Sugar, meal, flour, dried meats, etc…) Also, every man needed a rifle. Depending
on their wealth, they could also buy "portable emigrant's stoves", cattle and maybe even more wagons.
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