Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family, March 26, 1866

In this short letter from March 26, 1866, Samuel Reed writes to his wife and family stating that he has completed his survey map and one of his reports and sent them to New York. His report will be submitted to Congress to demonstrate the Union Pacific's progress toward building the first transcontinental railroad line.

My map is completed and has been sent to New York, also one of my reports, I have to make two, one for the company and one (an estimate) for Congress. The estimate is completed and forwarded. My report is nearly done. I hope to send it forward this week.

About this Document

  • Source: Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family
  • Source: Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Wife and Family
  • Citation: Nebraska State Historical Society, Samuel Reed Papers (Union Pacific Railroad Collection), MS 3761, Unit 1, Subgroup 14, Series 1, Box 2, MS 3761, Unit 1, Subgroup 14, Series 1, Box 2, Letters to Wife and Family, Letters to Wife and Family
  • Date: March 26, 1866