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15 November 1871
Greeley, Horace (1811-1872)
to R. L. Sanderson
Serving as editor of the New York Tribune, Greeley offers advice to Sanderson: "...I say to all who are in want of work, Go West!" Written on New York Tribune stationery.
GLC00608
1871
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Hydraulic Gold Mining, Alder Gulch near Virginia City
Negative number cut off of left side.
GLC03095.07
10 June 1862
Russell, Samuel (1835-1896)
to his mother and sisters
Written while at a stop near Devils Gate while traveling east to Bluff City, Tennessee from Utah with a wagon train. Discusses various aspects of travel, camp, and life on the trail. Describes the perils of river crossings, particularly the...
GLC05493.01
April 1869
Russell, Andrew J. (1830-1902)
Union Pacific Railroad. Photographical. Illustrations.
One photograph album entitled, "Union Pacific Railroad. Photographical. Illustrations," taken by Andrew J. Russell dated April 1869. Consists of 50 albumen photographs of views along the route of the Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha, Nebraska to...
GLC04348
circa 1868
Russell, Andrew J. (1829-1902)
Views of the American West
One photograph album entitled, "Views of the American West," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Consists of 30 albumen prints, each with a typed caption below each photograph. Photographs capture scenes of the developing American West and emphasize the...
GLC04349
10 May 1869
Russell, Andrew J.
Joining of the rails at Promontory Point [Russell #227]
GLC04481.01
17 June 1867
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to George A. Custer
Sends orders to Custer for military activities against the Sioux and Cheyenne in "the valley of the Platte." Directs him to "quietly disarm" friendly Indians of horses that appear stolen and send them to Fort McPherson or Fort Segwick. Indicates...
GLC05068
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