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September 29, 1863 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Jennie Reed, September 29, 1863
In this letter from September 29, 1863, Samuel Reed writes to his wife describing how busy he has been since his return from a visit home. He notes that he has written to a man on the "Rock Island Road" to inquire about a position which would enable him to be closer to home. Reed also asks his wife if she has heard from his enlisted brother, Erastus H. Reed, since the defeat of Rosecran's army during the Battle of Chickamauga.
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October 13, 1863 | Letter
Letter from Clifford Percival to John H. Devereux, October 13, 1863
An engineer/machinist escaped from the South inquires about employment opportunities on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad.
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October 29, 1863 | Letter
Letter from Sarah Sim to Sister, October 29, 1863
IIn her October 29, 1863 letter to her sister, Sarah Sim describes the deaths of her daughters, Helen and Mary, from diphtheria. She also mentions the recent birth of another son, and her struggles to maintain her own health while watching three sons under the age of three. With her childcare burdens, she fears that she will not be able to return to the East for a winter visit.
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November 19, 1863 | Letter
Letter from W. W. McCafferty to F. P. Lord, November 19, 1863
McCafferty notes damage done to Engine Rapidan by contrabands.
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1864 | Letter
Request for passes for African American railroad workers
Passes for African American railroad employees requested of W. J. Stevens, Superintendent of the Military Railroad, Nashville.
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January 29, 1864 | Letter
Letter from W. W. McCafferty to J. H. Devereaux, January 29, 1864
An inquiry about re-hiring a blacksmith for the military railroad.
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February 18, 1864 | Letter
Letter from John Isom to Daniel Craig McCallum, February 18, 1864
John Isom designates a black church in Nashville to serve as a copper and tin shop.
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February 20, 1864 | Letter
Letter from E. Benjamin to Adna Anderson, February 20, 1864
E. Benjamin requests passes for black workers so that they may avoid impressment.
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March 14, 1864 | Letter
Letter from A. M. Clapp to Daniel Craig McCallum, March 14, 1864
McCallum is presented with two female volunteers and asked to provide transportation if their services are needed.
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April 5, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, April 5, 1864
In this letter from April 5, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his tiresome travel from Grinnell, Iowa via stage and discusses his coming work.
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April 15, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, April 15, 1864
In this letter from April 15, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing the difficult terrain he will survey and notes the potential danger from Indians.
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April 19, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, April 19, 1864
In this letter from April 19, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing how the numerous gold-seekers heading west from Omaha make travel difficult and expensive.
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April 28, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, April 28, 1864
In this letter from April 28, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his orders to leave for Atchison, Kansas on the first boat.
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May 3, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 3, 1864
In this letter from May 3, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his upcoming trip to Salt Lake City via the Overland Stage. He notes that in Atchison he has seen many runaway slaves from Missouri. This letter also includes Reed's instructions from Peter Dey in the Engineer's Office.
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May 8, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 8, 1864
In this letter from May 8, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing the difficulty in arranging travel due to the gold-seekers and notes the exceptionally high stage coach fares.
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May 21, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 21, 1864
In this letter from May 21, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing his travel from Atchison, Kansas to Salt Lake City. He spent thirteen days and nights on the stage coach with nine other passengers and describes the weather and terrain he encountered.
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May 26, 1864 | Letter
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, May 26, 1864
In this letter from May 26, 1864, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family describing the pleasant condition of Salt Lake City and its exceptional organization.
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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.