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  • January 22, 1868 | Letter

    Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, January 22, 1868

    In this letter from January 22, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing the formation and actions of a "vigilance committee" in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This group captured three robbers and hung them without a trial. Reed claims that he "does not uphold such proceedings," but that "in these cases it is the best thing that could be done."

  • January 14, 1868 | Letter

    Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, January 14, 1868

    In this letter from January 14, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing the heavy snowfall in the timber-cutting areas, which makes it "impossible to haul much material." Reed hopes that this will not delay the delivery of ties for spring construction of the Union Pacific line.

  • January 11, 1868 | Letter

    Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, January 11, 1868

    In this letter from January 11, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family and describes being caught in a severe snow storm. He also notes that "bridge matters are progressing well" and that he has received a letter from Grenville Dodge, in which the General declares his support for Reed.

  • January 1, 1868

    Letter from Oliver Ames to Thomas C. Durant, January 1, 1868

    In this letter from January 1, 1868, Oliver Ames writes to Thomas C. Durant regarding the financial status of the Union Pacific Railroad. He notes that several creditors are "clamorous for money," but that the company has "really nothing to raise the money with." He tells Durant that it would be a disgrace to have to suspend construction for want of funds and advises him to "discharge all unnecessary men at once and get no more ties and timber than is absolutely necessary for the Work."

  • 1868 | Photograph

    Union Pacific Railroad Engineering camp in Weber Canyon, Utah, 1868

    This is a photograph of a Union Pacific Railroad engineering camp in Weber Canyon, Utah in 1868.

  • 1868 | Book

    The Von Toodleburgs

    An excerpt from F. Colburn Adams' The Von Toodleburgs.

  • 1868 | Book

    A Manual of Etiquette with Hints on Politeness and Good Breeding

    Manuals of etiquette and behavior were incredibly popular during the 19th Century and covered every aspect of life from infancy to mourning. In this excerpt, some of the gendered expectations placed on a well-bred traveler are recounted in detail.

  • December 31, 1867

    Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Henry C. Crane, December 31, 1867

    In this letter from December 31, 1867, Samuel Reed writes to Henry Crane regarding the status of payments for contract work done on truss bridges.

  • December 31, 1867

    Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Henry C. Crane, December 31, 1867

    In this letter from December 31, 1867, Samuel Reed writes to Henry Crane describing the progress of the erection of telegraph lines near Saunders, Nebraska. He states that he cannot find anyone to do the grading work west of the Little Laramie River "at 30¢," as many who have been doing the grading over the past season have left the area for the winter. He recommends his friend John Boyle for the contract, if Boyle will agree to do the work at the rate of thirty cents.

  • December 30, 1867

    Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Henry C. Crane, December 30, 1867

    In this letter from December 30, 1867, Samuel Reed writes to Henry Crane advising him of changes to the schedule of production and shipment of railroad ties. He also discusses moving teams of workers to different sections of the line as a means to ensure that work will be completed in time to lay track in the spring.

  • December 30, 1867

    Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Henry C. Crane, December 30, 1867

    In this letter from December 30, 1867, Samuel Reed writes to Henry Crane informing him of botched contract work east of Cheyenne. He explains what work should have been done, the work that was done, and the difference in cost to the company.

  • December 27, 1867 | Letter

    Letter from Grenville Dodge to Samuel B. Reed, December 27, 1867

    In this letter from December 27, 1867, Grenville Dodge writes to Samuel Reed, affirming his support for Reed's work. Dodge states that Reed has been blamed for the construction problems in 1867 "when you ought not to be." He also advises Reed to "steer clear of New York complications" during construction in the upcoming season.

  • December 14, 1867 | Illustration

    Shooting Buffalo from the Trains of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

    This image from the December 14, 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts men shooting buffalo for sport from Kansas Pacific Railroad cars.

  • December 11, 1867

    Letter from Grenville M. Dodge to Oliver Ames, December 11, 1867

    In this letter from December 11, 1867, Grenville Dodge writes to Oliver Ames discussing the need to make preparations and increase facilities for getting water along the railroad line. He tells Ames that unless such work is done, "you will find that it will be very costly to supply it each year from Stations or tanks."

  • December 7, 1867 | Illustration

    Railroad Disaster in Ohio

    This image from the December 7, 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a tragic November 21, 1864 railroad disaster near Lockland, Ohio in which two trains collided. At least four people were killed.

  • December 7, 1867 | Illustration

    Central Pacific Railroad—View on American River

    This image from the December 7, 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a train running on the Central Pacific Railroad with a view of California's American River in the distance.

  • December 7, 1867 | Illustration

    Central Pacific Railroad—Chinese Laborers at Work

    This image from the December 7, 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Chinese laborers working on the Central Pacific Railroad.

  • December 7, 1867 | Illustration

    Central Pacific Railroad—Donner Lake

    This image from the December 7, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Donner Lake as seen from the Central Pacific Railroad.

  • December 7, 1867 | Illustration

    Central Pacific Railroad—Map and Profile Map of the Line from Omaha to San Francisco

    This image from the December 7, 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a map of the Pacific Railroad across the western United States from San Francisco, California to Omaha, Nebraska.

  • December 7, 1867 | Illustration

    Central Pacific Railroad—The Giant's Gap

    This image from the December 7, 1867 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a very large gap in the mountains through which the Central Pacific Railroad runs.