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June 7, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 7, 1864
In this letter from June 7, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his first few days of work surveying a route for the Union Pacific railroad. He comments on his living quarters, bed, and food.
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June 12, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 12, 1864
In this letter from June 12, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his first forty miles of surveying. Reed describes the high prices for various foodstuffs—including $14.00 for 100 pounds of flour—all of which were purchased from Mormons on the trail, by order of Brigham Young.
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June 18, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 18, 1864
In this letter from June 18, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family detailing the difficulty of the terrain. In three weeks he has only surveyed 24 miles. Reed also notes the pleasant climate, comments on the price of gold, and describes a few of the men in his party.
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June 26, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 26, 1864
In this letter from June 26, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his hard work over the previous week. Reed also mentions the recent change in his diet, as he caught two brook trout and another member of the party shot an antelope.
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June 29, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 29, 1864
In this letter from June 29, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing a strike among his workers. He notes that the men have agreed to keep working until he receives a message from Salt Lake City. Reed again notes the high food prices, though they have plenty to eat.
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July 2, 1864 | Illustration
Burning the Railroad Bridge at Resaca, Georgia
This image from the July 2, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Union soldiers under the command of General William T. Sherman destroying a railroad bridge at Resaca, Georgia during the American Civil War.
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July 2, 1864 | Illustration
Railroad Depot at Resaca, Georgia
This image from the July 2, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Union soldiers under the command of General William T. Sherman near a railroad depot at Resaca, Georgia during the American Civil War.
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July 2, 1864 | Illustration
The Town of Adairsville, Georgia
This image from the July 2, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Union soldiers under the command of General William T. Sherman near a railroad depot at Adairsville, Georgia during the American Civil War.
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July 2, 1864 | Illustration
The Town of Kingston, Georgia
This image from the July 2, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a railroad tracks and telegraph wires at Kingston, Georgia.
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July 3, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, July 3, 1864
In this letter from July 3, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his interactions with a small band of Utah Indians and their Chief, Sandpitz. The Indians are friendly, but in Reed's estimation, "are the greatest beggars imaginable." He also notes the progress of his survey, which is over difficult terrain, and expresses his fear that the entire party will strike for higher wages.
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July 9, 1864 | Illustration
Big Shanty Station
This image from the July 9, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Union soldiers under the command of General William T. Sherman at "Big Shany Station" near Kennesaw, Georgia.
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July 9, 1864 | Illustration
Military Telegraph to Ackworth, Georgia
This image from the July 9, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts Union soldiers under the command of General William T. Sherman constructing a telegraph line along railroad tracks in Georgia.
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July 12, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Adna Anderson to Daniel Craig McCallum, July 12, 1864
A report about the state of the railroads around Nashville in the wake of ongoing guerilla destruction.
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July 23, 1864 | Illustration
The Great Railway Disaster Near Montreal, Canada
This image from the July 23, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a major railway disaster near Montreal, Canada. The conductor failed to heed a signal that the Belacil Bridge was open for barge traffic and the ensuing accident killed ninety people and wounded one hundred more.
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July 24, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, July 24, 1864
In this letter from July 24, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family detailing the party's lack of food. He sent a team to Salt Lake City for provisions 8 days before, but they have not returned and the food has run out. Reed again describes his difficulties with workers striking for higher wages and shares plans for his upcoming three-day scouting trip.
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July 25, 1864 | Photograph
Railroad mortar "The Dictator" at Petersburg, Virginia, July 25, 1864
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August 2, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, August 2, 1864
In this letter from August 2, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his three-day scouting trip. After his teamsters returned with provisions, Reed left and quickly encountered a barren desert and desolate mountains. He also notes recent Indian activity 80-100 miles northeast of their party.
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August 15, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, August 15, 1864
In this letter from August 15, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his difficulties in surveying the route for the Union Pacific Railroad line, including the high cost of food. He mentions that the party spent four days in country with no drinkable water. Despite these hardships, Reed and his party have finished their first survey and are returning to Salt Lake City.
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August 17, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, August 17, 1864
In this letter from August 17, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing new instructions from Union Pacific headquarters in Omaha. He is directed to survey a new line from Utah Lake to the Bear River Valley (Utah).
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September 13, 1864 | Letter
Letter from J. M. Nash to Adna Anderson, September 13, 1864
J. M. Nash requests a guard to ensure that the African American engineer at the Lavergne station is not harassed or his work interfered with.
