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April 23, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, April 23, 1868
In this letter from April 23, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his progress on the Union Pacific line.
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April 27, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, April 27, 1868
In this letter from April 27, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his frustration over the start of "so much new work" while trying to manage the existing construction.
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May 5, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 5, 1868
In this letter from May 5, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing an upcoming trip to Fort Saunders, via Salt Lake City.
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May 18, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 18, 1868
In this letter from May 18, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his trip to Salt Lake City and his business dealings with Brigham Young. Reed also describes the growing young city and notes that he has purchased a city lot, which he hopes will appreciate quickly.
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May 18, 1868
Letter from Oliver Ames to Thomas C. Durant, May 18, 1868
In this letter from May 18, 1868, Oliver Ames writes to Thomas C. Durant chastising him for superseding General Grenville Dodge by granting Col. Silas Seymour the full power of Chief Engineer. Ames states that Durant was not given the power to "direct the Chief Engineer where he should locate the Road," that the Chief Engineer is responsible to the Board of Directors, and that it is ultimately up to the Board of Directors to decide "whether the Location is properly made or not."
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May 20, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 20, 1868
In this letter from May 20, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his continuing negotiations with Brigham Young.
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May 30, 1868 | Illustration
Snow Shed on the Central Pacific Railroad
This image from the May 30, 1868 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a lengthy snow shed on the Central Pacific Railroad.
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May 30, 1868 | Illustration
Aspinwall, New Granada, Central America
This image from the May 30, 1868 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts the railroad and railway station at Aspinwall, New Granada (present day Colon, Panama) in Central America.
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May 30, 1868 | Illustration
Surveying for the Central Pacific Railroad in Humboldt Pass
This image from the May 30, 1868 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts surveyors examining Humboldt Pass in the Sierra Mountains of Nevada for the Central Pacific Railroad.
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May 31, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 31, 1868
In this letter from May 31, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing a trip via horseback to "locate" another section Union Pacific Railroad line.
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June 7, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 7, 1868
In this letter from June 7, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his continuing presence in Salt Lake City and his favorable treatment by the Mormons. He also notes that the Central Pacific Railroad's directors are "very much disappointed to learn that we are so far advanced with our end of the work," because that will mean less government land for their company.
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June 12, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 12, 1868
In this letter from June 12, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his surveying camp, commenting on the sleeping arrangements and food. Reed also states his intention to resign his position, citing the "jealousy and hard feeling" which has caused him to take no "pleasure in trying to advance the work."
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June 17, 1868 | Government document
Senate Report on Catharine Brown
The U.S. Senate Committee on the District of Columbia hears testimony about the forcible ejection of Catherine Brown from the Alexandria and Washington Railroad coach. Multiple witnesses are called and the circumstances of her removal are described.
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June 18, 1868 | Newspaper
The Washington and Alexandria Railroad Car
The railroad's segregation of Catharine Brown in February 1868 and her subsequent lawsuit against the company came to the immediate attention of Senator Charles Sumner (Massachusetts) and Senator Waitman Willey (West Virginia), both of whom sat on the Senate's District of Columbia Committee. At their urging, the Senate Committee launched an investigation into the affair, deposed dozens of witnesses, and issued a stinging report against the railroad company. Many of these same witnesses testified later in Brown's civil suit against the railroad company.
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June 23, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, June 23, 1868
In this letter from June 23, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his actions in regard to resigning his position as Superintendent of Construction for the Union Pacific Railroad.
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June 25, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Grenville Dodge to Mrs. Samuel B. Reed, June 25, 1868
In this letter from June 25, 1868, Grenville Dodge writes to Samuel Reed's wife regarding the misunderstanding that led to Mr. Reed's resignation. Dodge promises to "fix the matter" so that Reed will continue to work for the Union Pacific Railroad.
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July 3, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Sidney Dillon, July 3, 1868
In this letter from July 3, 1868, a frustrated Samuel B. Reed writes to Sidney Dillon regarding his letter of resignation. Reed describes his displeasure over his recent treatment by high-ranking company officials, but announces that "All I want is to be retained as chief of construction."
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July 6, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, July 6, 1868
In this letter from July 6, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing the actions taken in response to his resignation. Sidney Dillon and Oliver Amos wish to retain Reed's services, and have worked to keep Reed as Construction Manager of the Union Pacific. Reed also mentions a workers' strike on the UP line, in which they demand $4 per day. He has sent troops "to enforce the orders and will starve them out unless they go to work."
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July 27, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, July 27, 1868
In this letter from July 27, 1868, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his standing in the Union Pacific Railroad Company. Sidney Dillon and Thomas Durant "propose to continue me as General Superintendent of Construction," which Reed considers a satisfying resolution to the issue.
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July 30, 1868 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, July 30, 1868 (#2)
In this second letter from July 30, 1868, Samuel Reed updates his wife and family with news that he has been reappointed as General Superintendent and Engineer of Construction. He notes that "Division Superintendents receive orders from me on all matters pertaining to construction." Reed plans to get to business immediately, as "the company is straining every nerve to build as much road as it is in the power of man to do before connecting with the Central Pacific."
