210 20 8921 https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/143908673c6bbc11d71048e540511eb9.pdf dbda350d7607e91528814a7d2f43b1e9 PDF Text Text la'iliKf ,1:., .til 1 ■'irrt%... H.r. February, 18C67. Private Diary Liem. Feb. 20th. Entered into contract today with McCord Co. for 1-2 lands of Coal Co. -nd agreed to furnish transportation and market at curfent rates for coal, provided Dtirant and Smith agree to it. ■T f • Private Diary heu. 21st. Feb. ■ fm. Callepder, 4th Iowa, Dcs Moines, a paper eelating to the charge for.gathering GoV'^rnment horses. Private Diary ilem. 27th. / ' * ■ C'las.i-ersoiis writes me Uarch Sth that 7-30. are of three scries, due July 1868 and must be exchanged for 5-20 before that time or can soil now and buy Governments at market rates, but must not let 7-30 past time due, for if I do, cannot exchange, George C. Tichnor to Gen. I^6S Liipines, 1st, Larch. 1 telegraphed you yesterday in regard to IT,S.Marshall. The jtppolfitmont of Stewart Goodrell would gratify all. He is justhome from Dixie where h,e lost everything and^ is now poor. He is a good friend of youra and would prove a vaj-uable one as he is one of the beet party wohkars ii\ the State, , . If there la any chance whatever to get Pete Myeis out of the Pension Agency here, you ought to do it. The office pays about fSOQO a year and aooe .i^apectable mm ought to h-ve it. It is an outrage on ommqA-Jwrxhy 51 disgrace to the Government . '"f*' t % ■ d ■ ■' ' ■ 'I'', a February, 18C7. • • • that such creatures should hold federal offices of trust and consequence. It is a fact of common remarl: and general animadversion that all the fed-ral offices or nearly so, in this district are filled by men of like ilk. The Assesaorship, the Post office here; in fact all the paying federal offices in-the District are held by men 'v;ho have always been public pensioners, while disabled, gallant, efficient and poor officers and soldiers are out of employment. I think you ought to look after these m atters and get changes made if possible before that "Tenure of office bill" becomes a lav/. The peo|)e want ' l these men ousted and decent men put in their places, and I believe the President would remove them if the matter was properly brought to ^ his attention. You could do no better service for your district and none that the people en masse would applaud more than to get those changes made and'the President would make more friends by such action than by anything else he could do. I tell you the man who shows his friei'.dship for the soldiers and eschews the' old party leeches of the country, will earn more pop ularity than he thinks possible. The soldiers are uniting to aid and assist each other, regardless o^ palitics, and I tell you their organization will be the most powerful one that ever existed in this country. If you see any opening where 1 can do anything for you or for myself, by visiting Washington, telegraph me. I think I could got (| the ear of the president if necessary. I am out of business now and open for anything honorable and profitable. Regards, to Kirkwood. 366 March, 1867. .. , « J. A. '"illiamson .to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 2nd. H. LI. Hoxie returned here a few days a^o and said that he had reliable information that Hon. JOhn A. Kasson was coming here to be a candidate for Governor. Do you Jcnow whether this is true or not? Col. A. R. Anderson who is a good friend of yours wants your assistance to procure him the appointment of collector in this Dis trict, provided the President and Congress comes to any understanding whereby a decent man can get an appointment. Anderson is a rising man and it will be to your interest to assist him if an opportunity « offers for so doing. George C. Simsi a soldier of the 4th, sent Mr.Kasson an i ' ^ application for appointment as Lieut, in the regular army. I suppose, of course, that there are no vacancies, but if you would make some in quiry and write to Sims it would satisfy him. 'The question as to who will be nominated for Governor looks mixed. '^Gen. Rice writes me from Washington that he has not yet de cided to l>e a candidate for Govomor. Gen. Baker is working for the place and I aa told that Senator Kirkwood is favoring him but. do not quite believe this. J. 1.. Brc^wn to Gon. Dodge., St» Louis, 2nd. I want you to do me a special favor• I was in hopes you would come through' here so I could talk with you about it. I WAnt to go to Inro^ and I want an appointment as Consul tc some Eurot .' . I March, 10G7. pean port.* Can you get it for me?* Of course, I rant'it'to pay enough to support me there rith reasonably moderate expenses. I can send yoii. reconmendati ns from respectable persons of high staiidlng here if nec essary. I hope you will interest youi^self in giy behalf. I have never asked for a rrovernment appointment before, nor for any-favors from any body. I have had so many heavy loads to carry and so many donations to make, that nearly all the money I have had since '61 (about $36,000) has vanished; I have not enough to commence a respectable bus iness. VI J. E. Reed to Mrs. Dodge, Joliet, 3d. I aij doing nov; What I have often resolved to do since we parted in New York, but many cares for busy hands have precluded the pleasure until now. I have often thought of you and wondered if you accompanied ypur husband to Washington, or if you are enduring his absence as I am that of mine. Did you • find « your children well? ^Do you kn-v if Mrs. Hoxie is well end-has she returned from New York yet? How quick ly tho weeks passed in that "Babel" city. I truly enjoyed the time, and meeting the few flamiliar faces greatly added to my pleasure There has been quite a fa.ll of snow today, chajigins appearance of the season (from the few Spring days We have had) to winter again. DO you aometlBe. see Col. ond Urs. Nutt? Please reiaeraber mo mm March, 186v. , ^ to therfi. Do you visit Omaha occasionally? !7hat is tranpiring in that busy city aiv.ong our mutual acquaintances? Remember me kindly to all, ERtend best regards to Miss Julia, the General aed the children. Mrs. Dcdge to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 3d. • I was some disappointed at not receiving"a letter from you todqy from New York. Have 9nly received the one you wrote in Chicago but suppose the others will come during the week. We had odr first eastern mail yesterday that wS have had for ten days, and it has been dull enoiigh without the eastern papers. I an disguest^d with the expiring 39th Congress and think Mrs. Stanton hbout right. Shb'says "let Congress impeach the President and the peop pie Scourge Congress." The h o y , ^ , A. ff. and I begin to think it was a terrible dsnnfall- your beihg elec ted. ^eep your head firm and knees stiff and eyes right this term, for you are not going any more! Mark that! Not if forty Kasson's are elected. Letters have come for you to get situations for young women in the Department. One could teach school but hears they are giving $900 per year In Washington and she thinks she would like to go there. Shall I send such letters on? You told me to send the important ones. Mrs. John Ross had a party last night, but I folt too ill to go. Have hkd the worst cold for weeks and can not speak plain yet. The Catholics had a very successful fair; cleared nearly a thousand dollars. T>iq Hutchinson's sajig one eve for their benefit. EStelle was here a few days ago b\it co'ild not stay as the ice v/as not very safe. She looks very well and seeus cheerful. I do not think she will break h'-r heart over the llajor. I want to go out as soon as the ferry is running. i , . . ' We had an alarm the other night. Some me caaie and knocked on the front door three times very laud, but when ^Jiin reached there rio one was to be seen, I do not allow myself to get nervous, but dislike being alone. Tell me what prospect there is for an early adjournment and all other items of interest. Your letter,from Chicago was qtxite brief. I hope those that follow will be longer. The children are well. Little Annie grows more cunning every day. She is very quick to learn cute little way-. Wish you could, see her; you would thinkher very sweet. ' , Cincinnati, March, 3, ISC'". ^ ! * Dear General:-. Two months ago when I first came blind and almost penniless to Cincinnati for treatment, my wife wrote to Hon. J.B. Grinnell telling him of my situation and asking him. If he pleased, to see some of my political friends at Washington and lay before them my case and its necessities. I, of course, expected some sort of a response to this letter, but it never came, until, having despaired of 411 hope from that quarter, my wife wrote again to Mr, Grinnell, ask ing him to return the letter which she had before addressed to him. Finally a response came from Mr. Grinnell enclosing a draft for thirty March, 1867. • I • dollars which was nade up by Senator Kirkwood and Representatives Allison, Jr'rice, Wilson and Grinnell. You may di^aw your onw inferences. Why was Mr, Gi*lnne:i.l f silent for two months, and why after that shameless silence, did he write at all? Ho probably wants to be Oovernor of Iowa., but the individula whom Rosseau caned with impunity will hardly be known in • , history as the Chief Executive of a great and chivalrous statei I write to you thus freely because I am a citizen of your own district and because the best possible feeling ought to exist between Major General Doilge and the blind Local of the Iowa State Register. For a number of weeks after I came here, my eyes constantly improved, but I am ijow suffering from a terrible relapse caused by cold. I am rteAfly as blind as when I came to the city and if I ever get well again it <will require much time and great medical skill to accomfiiah a cure. If you write to me, direct to 236 Vine St., Cinnati (Written by his wife) Yours truly, J. M. Dixon». J Gen. Dodge to Gen. J. B; Lippeneott, Washington, 5d. I respectfully reqiiest the appointment of Edgar T. Ensign to some position-under-you. Mr. Ensign entered the Army as a private in the 2nd Iowa Tnft., and by his ability and soldierly qualities won his way to U. S. Majorit". Ho serWd iwi4er ^me for three years and I can heartily en dorse hl:u ffe Is a yOHjOg man of strict Integrity and good morals and March, 1867, wil] fill any position you see fit to appoint him to, with credit. • ' ' *■ t J. K. "^ing to Gen. Dodge, North Blooinfield, 4th. « . • - - - I enclose to you Gov. Cox's note that you may know the t - course your recommendation has taken. Please accept my thanks for the great appreciation you gave my services while in your command. •Presume Gen. Ga;rfield has also given it all the attention necessary and in due tiiae will be acted upon. I have just recoivod a good letter from friend Tichenor of our military family giving me informaf on of the other members. Am glad to know of their prosperity. | J. D. Cox to Capt., J. K. ring, Columbus, Dec. I have been happy to endorse and forward to rashiijgton Gen. Dodse's reooar-cndallon for your brevet, which certainly ought to have been Blven you long ego. 1 sent It to ften. Gerfield with a request that he would personally Interest himself in it. Remember me kindly to all lay old friends ip Bloomfield. _ ^ _ ^ Gen. Dodge to his wife, March 5th, rashington. I received your letter in New York, It -as racy and cheered and did me lots of good. I have had the blues ever since I left home and this J>ao« infernal! is loaded down with applications and importunities and 1 » sick to dSktS of it. Testsrday the 39th Con gress adjourned and the 40th commehdSd operations. 1 send you papers containing Colfax's speeohss which were In good taste. Uarch, 1867. Brooks filibustered but did no good. The House was crowded.ladies being on the floor, sa d to be the most imosing scene ever witnessed in the House. TThen John Uorrissey's name .was called there was a flurry all over the House. He always created a sensation. That'-*Stevens, v/ho sat next to me» turned and said, "He creates as much fuss as though it was expected to mill the whole house." " There is nothing to keep us here over two weeks. All impor^ - tant bills have passed, but there is a party here led by Butler, Ste vens' &c. who want to stay all summer, but I think we- can vote them down A Caucus wii'l be held tomorrow night to determine the question will write you. Kaswoh goes home to lay hiu plans for Ce-vern r tn ^ the 41st Congress. He' has played some very sharp tricks; has appoint ed Lamp Shermari Collector'- a* renegade Republican who voted foj? . Tuttle. John Sherman, his brother, has got bim coniirraed.. Judge . Baldwin is here with me. I have had but one letter from you. Am now settled and will write of^en; could not get a room qnt11 tonight. Send all the papers coming to me through the district here. Either put them in new packages or-redirect them. Love to all. Kiss the girls and tfelk Indian to the baby. I would give much to seq.her.^ Ryi FoPrey tOrCen. Dodge, Leon, 5th. Yours at han'^. Among other things you ask'about our Railroad. It seams as If It. wo\ild be strangled In Its birth'as certain Oountl.se in Uissouri do, not come up to time. I have ifetohed events r. , March, 1867. . ■ ■ - • t - at Washington during the Inst session with gr-at interest. The Reconstniction Bill pleases me much. I think the people of the North t will sustain it and if the South does n(bt honestly carry *it out, the people v/ill require more of the.:.. If a Bounty Bill passes, send me a copy. Could you send me a copy of 'the Bankrupt Bill? Are there any Judges to be appointed unde'r the bill? Will radicals stand any show of such appointment? To frsn. Dodge from his brother, Coxincil Bluffs, 6th. ■I enclose letter from Fay offering only ^3.50 per acre for the 40 acres of lan^^ which he squatted -upon. I wrote him I wanted ten dollars per acre for it. I have sold it today to another man, ^ L. N, Rogers for $6.25 per acre, $250.00, half cash, half in six and 12 mo's., with interest, and gave him bond in your name. . I learned through several uninterested parties that that was its full value, or rather, five dollars per acre was what they con sidered it wot'th.' It is very rough; little or no land fit fob cul tivation, a 'feW acres of timber, and it is all the time trespassed upon. Baldwin has rather set me back about selling Farnam's lands by telling ne that B. P. & D. hold a bond against them and that it is upon record. ThAt it would not be safe to sell without first fore closing it. I do not want to get Fafnam'into any trouble, present or prospective, still I would like to make sales to settlers as he has ^ given me penr.isBion. Have your several applications on hand. What had ^ liarch, li67f I better do? If Farnam gives a warrantee deed eonsid.erfition, four dollars' per acre, and upwards, would there be anj'- trouble hereafter? Such bodies of land are-a barrier to settlement and ought to be open ed up to settlers^ ... . . ■ You V,'ill, notice by papers that Deming would not accept the nomination for^LIayor and that Frank Street has been put in his place. Some of the party are fearful Babbitt will beat him. I think not. A good man in.his place would, however. am surprised at the progress Ross is making in his canvass for Gubneratorial nomination. The endorsements he is receiving from unexpected sources are flattering. Rixssell of Davenport Times is press ng his claims; also Rush Clark of Iowa City, and many others in the eastern part of the State, They all rite Ross that he stands first of any one spoken of, * not excepting Grinnell. The Slope will be unanimous for hi . as far as reports come in. I was somewhat taken aback when he showed me letters he had received from the different counties; many of them vol untary endorsements and urging him to come out; especially those from t' e eastern part of the State. I had no idea he was well enough known out-side of our district to be put forward as a candidate. I I suppose one reason of his showing irfe these evidences of his popularity In other parts of the Stattf was to learn if I knew the reason of the Nonpareil*s silence, when Dav. Gazette and other papers had endorsed him so unqualifiedly. Maynard, he tells me, has refused to do anything for him at present, and sO said to Bloomer. This led March, 1867. . t '- t some tr) stispect that Maynard was influenced to this silence by you. 'Tiile Mnynard's silence was unaccountable, Ross does hot believe that you had any hand in it-. If he had any suspicions, I cleared his mind of them. I told him you appreciated his efforts to secure your'"n'omination in Congress, and never went baclc on friends. I told him to write you and let you know of his being on the track, and that- he might count on your active cooperation, and so far as you had inflaie ence with Maynard, I felt sure-y u would use it for him. I presume Maynard la holding back for developments, but do not know.^ ft ' • •» . John Dunqombe to Gen. Dodge, Fort Dodge, 7th. I have Just forwarded .a dispatch to you at New York and • . f » • - * Washington, The anount of cney required for the month Just ended will be about $1200. It is all important that this be sent oh. If it has hot been sent when you get this, t wish you woul'^ send a tele graphic dispatch to A. K, Tells at Boone, or have your friends do so, authorizing him to draw for the amount. The same must be d©ne in ha lation to tho Hinton,payment, by the 20th. I have not heard, a word from you pr^ any other gentelman since I received your dispatch from Hew York City. Besdies, we are now working at a very great disadvan tage. want coaL cars. We want our for our engine and horse power, > It is impossible to go on vmless these things are fixed, Go far as tho contracts are concerned, it is all right anyway. 1 know they Will be satisfactory. We are willing to ^^o what is right, and March, 1667. yonr loen jloubtless arc. The coal cars ?:ill cost, I think, about $P.50 per set for the iron. I will go down and.look up just what is re quired as soon as the present matters are so fixed that I can tell ?;hat is best to do. V^e are all ready to take out coal if we had the hoisting apparatus, and we nov; have good coal in our drift ready to work out. . , , t • « < • . . L. E. Ross to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 7th. I now write to say that I am a candidate for Governor, sui Ject to the decision of the Rep. Convention. I have taken pains to inforc myself and aa now prepaned to say that my nomination is more than poohlble. The indications arc decidedly in favor of a union of the wostem votes for me, and «e! 1-infonced men in the eastern and central portions of the State say, that I have considerahle strength the re. Th.e Nonpareil remains silent, and refuses to endorso me. This action on the part of ilaynard excites uoh wonder here and elsewhere. I do not know your relations to him, hu! I feel like ask ing you to smoke him out if possible. Ihave not time tonight to tell you al my grounde for a hope of suoooss. I have proceeded cau tiously and think 1 cannot be. deceived.. Ed Russell of Pavenport Oasotts, n a private letter and upon a review of all the oahdldatee in the field ««y«- that my chances are eq-al to those of any other, have the ftame testimony from Rush Clark and others. : -Iv- • Uarch, 1867. • ■ The report in that Grinnell is failing in strength, I can not think that either Williamson or Cottell have an^'' well groiinded hone. This is the opinion of Capt. Reed of Adel and Dave Brandt of Des laoines. Please write Maynard. I do not want him to know that I request it. • .. M. L. LlcPherson to Gen. Dodge, Winterset, 7th. I You are^now S. sST^ant of the people of the 5th, C'ongresslonal District of Iowa and as I live in that District I shall take the lib erty of writin/T you a short letter hot on the Reconsi-ruction of the States lately in rebellion" but on business, so here is at you. ^ I never use a circumlocution when T can get at, a matter direct ly and hence I say to you plainly that I .want a Superintendency of Indian affairs, I know myself to be as honest at least as any man in the Indian bueinose, and believe I am capable of discharging the duties of the office. I will say to you now what I never said to any one else," and which I desire you to keep within your own breast. T Willie Senator Harlon was Secretary of the Interior, I applied for a Superintendency through Llr. K&sscn. Uy claim was presented to the President and my appointment ordered to be mhd»-by the Ist of July 1860 , in case Mr, Kasaon d'esired it. Mr. Ke.ason tried to get ae into his support for Congress and offered to secure me the Superintendency of Indian Affairs of Arizona if I would give this county to him for ^ renomination to Congress. I declined his pBopositlon and the result March, 1867. "' t5l *. ■ is you are -now where I-could hove placed hi-r., • ' T received a letter fron Secretary Harlan informing me that my appointment as Superintendent of the Indian affairs in Arizona had been filed in the Department^of the Interior, subject to the wish of Mr, Kasson. I will further state to you that B. F. Roberts of Des Moines last June-during the Convention which■nominated you, said that he was authorized to say to me that if I would give Madison Go, to Kasson for Congress, I could receivea a large sum of money, Mr. Roberts can tell you my reply to that proposition. I state these things in full confidence that they will br kept, I think you know that if It had not been for me your nomination was, to say the least, doubtful, I have t^Id you the inducements held out to me' to give my influence to Mr, Kasson, I had no confidence in the man's political integrity and believed he was the friend of Mr, Johnson. You are now his successof and if you can aid me in getting the position I desire, I shall fell under obligations to you, I am intimately acquainted with all the members from Iowa with the excep tion of Mr, Allison and I believe they will all aid you, I shall write to Senator Harlan and ask his aid' in the matter, I do not know that there is ahy opening just now but some of those who are acting as Superintendents are not as loyal as they ought to be and Couimissioner Bozy is an infernal rebel. Will you be ' good enough to see the Iowa delegation and mention my desires to them? I am quite well acquAinted with Representative Hubbard of March, 1867. • ' ^ • the 6th Cnngressional' District of lov.'a rnd l" think he will do all he T can for me. When you get the hang of your new position, v.'rite to Ae and tell me what my chances are. The U.S.Senate ought not to confirm any more who-are not sound republicans and if our Senators aid in placing conservative men, or democrats they will learn that there is a here after. ^ F. W. Palmer to Gen, Dodge, Des Moines, 7th, » Letters received from Kasscn by his friends here and Hlkhorn leave no doubt in my mind but that-he will try to make himself a can didate for Governor. On his return here his friends who were most in- ^ fluential in his Congressional fight will attempt to dissuade him from entering the ring, but no mtm can tell whether or not he will heed their advice. Of course he could not be nominated with or without support at home, but I -v-.-rite this to warn you that he will bend all e his energies to suplant you in the counties, for Congress next year. His. appropriations for a Post office site and building here 0 were preljmipary to a big fight anew for himself at home. As you live at the txther end of the District I want you to strengthen yourself, here by any and every appropriate oportunity which may offer, Kasson never did anything for us here until he got this post office crumb, but we shall not hear the last of that as long as he shall be hero. If Congress should not be in session long, I want you to 4 March, 1867 . . . , . i come to Des Lloines on your return, for by that tirae Kasson's plans will be 30 far developed that we can talk v/ith some data for action • • • for the_^future. • ■ % A . - Private Diary Mem.* March 8th. Telegraphed Reed on the 7th to put men in cuts on 4th.hun dred on the 11th to work up td the end of 4th hundred miles anc^ to have it done by May 1st .1. ' • Gen. Dodge to his wife, Washington, 8th. • • • # Last night we had a Cauchs that lasted until 2 this morning on the Impeachment^case and on adjournment. Butler and Logan led the hot heads and immediate impeachment men with a desire to adjourn until May 8th, then to retdrn here, while *ilson, Elaine, Binghman and others led the party who wanted to take hold of the matter deliberately .nd"'h.en they edjeurr,, do-so until next fall, hut the adjournment on Monday next until Uay Sth was carried. 1 do not believe the Senate will agree, and in that case Andy may Oome In and prorogue us. Th«. Senate is more careful than the House and In their Caucus today I think thoy proposed to adjourn-next week until sometime In the fall. in drawing for seats, I am right behind Mlaon, Stevens, Butler, Shollaberger, Oarfleld, Williams, Kelly and all the groat lights sit near me, so I am well fixed and can tell what Is going on. Mr. Elliott oame to see me today. His brother, the Doctor,.Is In "(lew Orlenae, and T.d. eaya he is afraid Congreds le going too g«»t. LInrch, 1867. • ^ Kasson is here watching the proceedings. He will, do all he can to keep us fro.ii doing anj'thing. Judge B. left today, I am in hop s to get avfay next week, but it is a very uncertain thing. This work mry be fun to some but not to me, I sent you a Isirge pack age of flower seeds to distribute among your friends, I sent Linerva some and Bailey a lot of garden seeds. One is busy here all the time, Not a moment to spare, I shall call on Grant tomorrow and see what m can be done in array matters, Maj, Lyman has been appointed 1st • I , ^ ^ ' Lieut, in the Army, ^ Mrs, Dodge to the ^General, Cotincil Bluffs, 8th, There is no great news. The town is filled with new comers, many looking for houses to live in, one or two rooms. Your I % mother has a family ^Cousin of Mr, Phelps staying with her for a few days until thail^ fufcniture arrives. The hotels are full. It is shame there is not a decent hotel in town, I believe it is fated that this place shall increase, but if some were out of it there would bo more chance than now. I have a presentiment thfet Omaha is going to get the lion*8 share. They work nfight and day and leave no stone unturr^Sd -that c.an add to their interest, t The Herald professes to have late news from New York and . yheir bridge is all right, I think they will get it when they want it, Mr,.Blair and Judge * Walker called * to see me today. , I had a • plesant chat with the,... They are coming again soon to stay longer. I ■ Llorch, 1867. • f also received a call from ay olf? friend Gen. Chetlain whom I was much pleased to meet. He was on his way to Utah. His wife was with him, and Hr, Hooper. The ice still holds in the river but is dangerous, ""e have cold weather yet and s«iie snow. I do not understand the elec tion in Omaha. It went democratic, and the Herald crows lu'st'ly. Little Annie has not been well; has had earache and gathering in her head. Her teeth are so slow about coming that it keeps her • f - . back, but she is just as good as ever. George Ford to Gen.'Uodge,- Philadelj^hia, 8th. * ' I have written you twice since I last heard from you but ' as your whereab'^uts are decidedly uncertain, I suppose my productions have brought up in the sacred precincts of the dead letter :office. I write now merdly to inform you that I expect you to visit Olney on your way to Iowa after Congress adjourns. Now do not say ^'ou cannot. There is no such thing as ^impossibilities. If Mrs. Dodge is v/ith you, 80 much the better. Let qhs know whe- you leave Washington and I will meet you at tho Baltimore depot iij this city. Do not fail to cnme , as 1 shall be Very much disappointed if you do. The southern papers are making a great hullabulloo over the Reconstruction bill. It is amsuing to, see how they prate about the destruction of the Union and the Consttlution. They did not seem to • I think so much about the untimely decease of that aged and venerable A ' k' dociiiaent in 1861. March, 1867. , . ' Note:- i:. J. Burgess to J. L. rilliams, Pa., March 8th. t ' W. LI. ^hite to Gen. Dodge, Treasury Departmen"^, 8th. . 1 Please my name oh your list of those to whom you ■ seijd public documents. - * TTashington, D.C. March 8th. Hon. Hugh McCullough, Secy of the Treasury. Dear Sir:- I respectfully requdst the appointment ,of Col A. P. Anderson of Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, to the position of Assessor of IntQJfnal Revenue for the 5th District of Iowa. The pres ent incumbent has held the office for a long time and I desire that ha now give way to-a soldier. Col. Anderson is a young lawyer of fine ability, strict integrity and correct habits. He entered the service in 1861 as a privqte in the 4th Iowa Infantry and through his own (rtTorts as a.brdvd^ reliable, able bodied soldier he won his way to the rank of Major and Colonal of the 4th Iowa Infantry and was mustert ed out as of that rani, with his regiment in 186 . He served in my com.;iand for-several years and I speak of him from personal knowledge. I believe the appointment due him and I know it will give general satisfaction to the district. G. M. Dodge 9 .. 4 ■ ^ ^ Gen. Dodge to his wife, Washington, March 6th. I received your letter of the 24th, I think you had better let Jim go, 1 rather trust the Geman, as 1 shall be home In b month or expect to. March, 1867. I won] d 2® much to see you all tonight- the girls and the baby. Although I seem to think so little of them when I am home, still when away they are seldom cut of my thoughts. Chicadee Wakapala has not her equal any^'here. I hope she will not forget me. I rec'd Ella's letter with yours, and will write her and Lettie in a day or two. How ereOlive, Father, Mother and the rest? How does the stock get along? Are they getting up v;ood? We have had snow here for two I or three days i^nd the sun has not shone since I came here. I get no papers from oiir District, not one J I have only seen one copy of the % Nonpareil and but one of the Register, . I see by your letter- that the parties are going off gaily. I have not been out since I came here; have not made an acquaintance among the ladies-, and so far have had no importunities from them, though I notice the lobbys are crowded with them asking favors of Representatives and Senators from all places, I would not want a friend of mine to come to Washington to seek a living, Rjaqwmber me to all. Kiss the children and imagine how I would.greet you if I could. ' Mrs. Dodge to the General. Council Bluffs, 9th. Your letter from Washington mailed the 5th came yesterday, the only one I have received from there. The papers say there will be an early adjournment. I sent the German out to the Hornt but have been sorry. Shall not keep Jim much longer and I would not tftke any extra pains to get him a place. Let him find "his own. March, 1867. There are many hard working men out of' emplojnnent vrtio deserve the place and are not afraid to work, and'the most he does is to hunt up excuses when I tell him to do anything. • ' ' haye had snow again but the air is mild and will soon. melt it unless it changes, I am uneasy about your wood business. George Bailey says the men are much more anxious for pay than they are to do the work, and I hope you will be here before there is any danger of "its being carried off. There is not much news- a good manj strangers in town, angood many from" Chicago-, but think they will leave if some one does not build houbes. '• ' Uatha-': showed me Judge Baldwin's letters from New York. The Judge seems to think the squabbles in the'Nonpareil do not help the place much in the opinion of people abroad, andf so -I think Maynard ought to be sent East to get some new ideas^ and" then he' will do first rat 0. ' ' : U Ross to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 9th. I find some additional complaint today on account of the ootirse piirsnad ty the Nonpareil. Our people now reoember that quite lately'lt published approvlnfijly a notice of Gen. N. B. Baher s candidacy, taken from the Marshall Times. Major Lyman has just'returned from Fremont'and informs me that Kosson's friends down there oppose me for* the action I took in your hohalf. 1 am not surprised at this. l' she'll no dotlht meet It ■ "" ■ I , I ■ ft . Llarch, 1867. » * in other localities. You no doubt can do soiaet^-'ing to co\interact this < " • opposition. I do not fear for the result in Frevnont. I. am knov?n f * there and can get the support of the Coiinty if I deserve it. I want you to see Llr. V/ilson of the Int district and if possible interest him in my behalf. If he has no candidate in his own district, he may be disposed to hlep me just to favcr his friend • f - Kasson. I think if Kasson and his friends make a fight against me in your district, it may help me out of his district. It may be v;ell also for you, if possible, to interest Llr, • • Hubbard. Saj'' to him that in the region of Sioux City I have friends who sav that my name is well received. Let me hear the result as soon f as practicable. 4 - • J. T7. Duncombe to Gen. Dodge, Boone, 9th. The estimate for work this month will be $1200.00, Please have the money sent to A. K. Fells, Boone, Iowa before the 15th inst. A telegram to Wells, authorizing him to draw on New York for the amount will do. Don't neglect the other payment before the20feh. Geo. Tichenor to Gen. Dodge, Des Lioines, 10th. I enclose a statdinent relative to the inan-er of loss of my bay horse. If your memory of the matter is suxh that you can do so, please sign, the certificate that I have fillod out for ybu and return it to me. The facts- are as I state thorn, and I have some hopes of the Government allowing the claim. March, 1S67. " -n Why have j'ou not written me. I have, for a long time been hoping and expecting to hear from yon, I, of course, cannot clalme youi time and ^ittention if you have been too busily occupied and absorbed in official rhities, nor could I ask you to write me when you had noth ing of v/hich to vn-ite; still I would be glad to have you tell me that yourself and family are well, if nothing more. Kasson has returned to Washington, having, revious' to start ing, given his v;ife a divorce and she has gone to ft. Louis to live with her brother. Dr. Elliott. The affair and its causes, whys and wheref' res, have created great e:citement here and pUbli'c opinion is widely divided and quite vinsettled, although I think it clear that thG^ weight of opinion and sympathy is settling down decidedly in favor of Kasson, notwithstanding Withrow, Palmer and Hoxie tire with Mrs. Kdasdn. You have probably heard all the particulars of the matter. Kasson took tea with me the night bqfore last and told me he was not at all afraid of the popular verdict, and I^inferred from his tone that he int^hded to remain "in the district'and run for Congress again this falll Our ppople are becoming impatient for you to leave the service and take hold of the U. 4 u. or Central n. R. We all feel that something oust be done that we do rot underetand ho* to go about to aooomplleh, and .that if yon had hold of the matter it would be done. •*. • '.j; /fTo Ella and Lettie from the General, .TTasbington 10th. " This is Sunday and rainy and dreary, and all the days since I have been here have been of the same sort. The sun has hardly peep ed from the clouds, let alone coming out in all its brightness as it does in our clear west. The air is dani'^ foggy and disagreeable.. I wish for my sake, I had my two little girls here and ma, but there 4s nothing comfortable or inviting; crowded hotels- shabby ■sT rooms, and steamboat fare - miserable coffee, and saucy waiters. If you know of any boy who wants to enter the Naval school I can get him * a place.. The Sec. of Navy has notified me of a vacancy in my district. ' \/ The President, Mr. Johnson, sent me a polite note yesterday inviting me to dine with him. He also invited Mrs. Dodge. suppose that means mama, and if she desires to go, she better be fixing up hwr clothes for a sensation. ^Gen. Grant was here wit i his little boy to see me and inquired after my boysTj I told him they were all little girls. He said I must bring them on'and let them get-acquainted with Master Fred. The little girls at the houste romp up end down the halls and have a gay time. I often stop them and have a chat. Two or three have takc^ quite a fancy to me 'and are little ladies. You must en- * doavor to learn good manne'rs, become good v.-riter's and fine students, for intelligence always attracts, even r.ore than good looks. Ella feels so proud in her new dresses that I fear they have more charms than her lessons and music. March, 1867. ■f have hart two Ifetters frosi Ella and one frora Lettie. Tell mama when she writes me'not to tise my frankert envelopes; use them whe she writes others*. Letters to me are free without a frank. I want to see Annie. It seems as though. I could not wait. Kiss mama and haby. f • Note:-. .Estelle to Auntie, Horn, March 10th. ' ,I.v T Frank Streamer to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 10th. I write to you in behalf of the Young Men's Library Associa tion of this city of w>^ic you are a member requesting, if within your power, you aid us in the procurement of all such public documents as would pnhance the interests of an association of this kind. I?e arc now in prosperous circumstances; have a membership of 133; over 600 volumtes and 31 papers and periodicals. I would.like to see in the Library Room the report of the pacific R^R.Surveys complete. We have volumtes 3 & 12, but not the others. Keokuk has the best library in the State; her Con gressmen made it so. Gen<^ral, we have the best city in the Sate, and we want the h/est Library. , As yan ere doubtless swore, I am now doing the local for the Honpereil. You throw a favor to the Y.U.L.A. and 1 will throw sever al through the Honpaerlal for you. Kasson sent us a mall-sack full of coast surveys and other minor docvMents. hut all valuable. He promroed to do more, and will when he gets home. KlrUwood promised but ^ 'kill—- .'iil' , , >v >. fc r Uarch, 1867. . ■ . never did anything. He forgets too easy. Senator Grimes has sent us several favors. . ' . ^ General Dodge to his wife, Washington 10th. . ' I have not received any letter since I wrote you, but am looking for one. You should send me everything that helaties to my duties here. Ilorgan says he wrote me letters to the Bluffs, that-I 'ougbt to get, but they w8re not forwarded. Yoii better send me letters until I telegraph you when I leave;'send all that come for me. It is now very uncertain whep we get away. The House and Senate do not agree as to adjournment. The House wants to adjourn to May 8th, and the Senate wants to go until October or November. I want to adjourn over till fall; do not want to come back here In Uay, and prefer to stay now a week or two longer than to be obliged to stay here In the summer. Some of the old meibers have their ladles here, but none, or very few, of the new ones. It has rainea all the time I have been here and I have been as busy as a bee. 1 get cords of letters; wants, wants, wants and not muoh else. If you were here and would do It, you could help me some. haj. Ensign of Des Koines does some vriting for me. H 1= a school for.any one who has a taste that way. You always said I would do more for anyone else than for myself. Wilson is at the head of the Judiciary Committee and has in charge the Tmpoachment questibh. 1 iike him. He will go out on the Plains witb me next summer, or wants" to. Llarch, 18^7. . " I have not as yet become acquainted with .any ladles, though there are plenty all around me. It is hard to see so many petticoats and to think how far off the one I am entitled to is. Kasson is here yet, I suppose he is watching to see thrt T do not get any oet his pets out of office. I am going to call on Chief Justice Chase tomorrow with LIr. T7ilson to see if I can obtain the Register under Bankrupt Law in ray district. I do not know whether Kasson has gobbled that or not. I have a great many callers from all parts of the country * 0],d rebs. who knew me south, and Union men who were with me down there. A Capt. Thompson called, who said his family boarded with you in St. Louis near the Lindell hotel when I was in Rolla. JoseJjh has written me that he wants a Consulate or some place in a foreign bountry. He waixts to get away from his present surroundings. I am going to see what I can do. Kiss the girls. I have been trying to negotiate for a dary woman^ and now there is one here who wants to go out, but I fear she may desert us when she gets there. * ' W. presoctt Smith, Baltimore, 11th., ' * I acknowledge your letter of the 6th inst., received this morning only, written from Washington, and enclosing check on-behalf of the Union Pacific.R.R. for |850., being the amount of my account as a Coramiae oner of the U.S. for the two trips made to your road on inspection last summer. March, 1067. . ^ . I am verjr much obliged to you and your company for" this etfelement, which has been delayed until this time by the want of atten tion on the part of Mr. Durant, its Vice .President. I regret that circumstances have prevented ra y visiting your road and the hospitable and promising coinmnity of Omaha, since August last. I cherish the most lively recollections of the two occasions of my visits, and hope some day to renew the pleasure. r ^ , j- ' J.' L. TJilliams to Oen.' Dodge, Fort Wayne, 11th. i will thank you to take the trouble to read the enclosed letter from my nephdw, of whom I spoke.. From this you can judge of I his character and whether you can make him useful in your corps as rodman or chainman. T will say that I am sure he las good ab lity and is reliable. His letter (which of course was not written for others than myself) indicates his modesty, with no disposition to push himself forward beyond his qualifications; The fact that he broke away from the far.a in Indiana procured a tolerable education and then set out for the oil region, fehows some vim. W. Snyder to Oen. Dodge, Omaha, 11th. Yours of the 5th inst. reached me Saturday last. Be-assured that I a. very graH.eful for the kind words you have spoken in my be half in New Torv end elsewhere. I have always worked hard here to save money for the roa-^ and to secure business for it; have paid no attention to my own popularity; have received no money but my salary; . .'flK- ,.,. ' :i > i; .'' Llar'^h, 1867. . have had but one object In view, and that has been the intGre."'t of my employers. You know about how many departments I have had to carry I have been thoroughly d--d for errors of others, and have not had credit for the little work I actually performed. I don't want glory; am not anxious for authority, and only ask that- they will put me where I can work for the..i faithfully, and pay me salary enough to sup- ' port my femly, or let me go. If they make me Supt., I will do all that is possible to satisfy them and fulfil the pr.oaises of my friends- • • • - • , or I will work uhder any man, excepting Reed, wherever they may place me, in any position they see fit to give. Will take a position with , Bornw, but wont do the Supt's work any longer unless I get paid for it. Reed has not treated me decently; has tried to stab me here and in New York, while I have sacrificed everyt irlg for a year to make him a reputation. This year he can have a chance to try it with somebody else. So much for self ^ now business, -The owners of the road must have some one here-ttiey can trust to manage the freight and passenger business and not do it in New York. It is useless to insist on raising our tariff- already too high, an-d-a^aking wagon rates less over which the road has no control. Outside of Government business we would make more money by reducing freight and passenger rates forty per cent. ♦ * ' ■ f Three month's trial would prove this. We will do about all the mountain business this season. Denver merchants are shipping this mj although they don't like it. March, 1867. • « It is too early yet ,for Salt Lake .business,, but we have a certainty of it. The territDhj.es ^ire fjosted on our route; they know its ad vantages and will ship by us.. . " The earnings for February v:ere small for the reason that we had no' eaetern connection. The Chicago and N.'.. , although nominally open has no-t run half a dozen freight trains through to date. There is freight for us at St, Joseph, Atci\ison, Kansas City and St, Louis, wait - Ing for navigation. Through bills of lading to Denver can be produred in New York and Boston, of Agents, Chicago and N.T., and of the Mer chants Dispatch ("'. ,Co) also in New York of Woolworth and Baton and Nye CO, I am thoroughly aware of the importance of earning money and have been worltlne for trade from the beglnnlnc- The E.D. reports earnlnce on .shl«ents of ties and Iron at tariff rates. Their fieures are bogus. The Vf.T.Oo. Is making money and is a paying institution. I am doing.all I can for them without working against other connec tions.' 11 fear; however, that Crelghton's experience in manipulating telegraph stocks will Indupe him to sell us out at the first opportunltv. He needs watching, like many other Nebraskians, all the time. C. Ippears to be the only man who, can tell what they Intend doing, t have urged upon th<m the importance of taking slow freights and giving me their rate., .o thi 1 can contract, hut no action ha. yet bee n t6iken. Excuse lensihi " l" • Whole story. Ho.le, Reed To®'' Chicago. North western is Plookaded with snow. Ties plenty, but money scarce. Evans is at North Plntta, Ullla & Party enroute todcy. March, 1867. . ' C'pied from my scrap book. Please read, make use of, and return to me at Toledo. August 30th, 1888. vr.T.S. . , Th:^ Pacific Railroad. T/Tashington, January 17, 1859. Gentlemen:-. • I- enclose you a paper, written by Gen. Shennan, late of Cal'ifornia, upon the subject of the Pacific Railroad. Although '/ intended" only for my information, yet -it presents so clear a statement of the difficuleites of the proposed enterprise that I conclude its publication woiifd "be of interest to your readers. The writer is fam iliar with the su ject, and his statements maji be relied upon as entirely accurate. Very truly yours, John Sherman. - . ■ ■ • For the National Intelligencer. . - i Notes on the Pacific Railroad* A Railroad to connect the Atlantic aijd Pacific Oceans is a work of so much importance, and So captivating in its nature, that for.the past ten years it constructibn has been a favorite theme with all cl asses, and everybody has his project. In the general appropriation bill of March, 1853, Congress pDOvlded for the exploration of the country between the Uicsissippi River and Pacific Ocean, for the express purpose of collectlns rella ble and authentic Information on this very subject. The explorations „re conducted under the direction of Hon. Jefferson PaVs, then secretary of War. by several parilee. all of which were commended by officers of the am,. except on one route, the mopt northerly one. by Uarch, 1867. Governor Stevenc, who had h(^en an officer of the Engineer Corps. Each party was accompanied by Civil En'gineers, geologists, mineralogists, botanists, and other scientific men,, and the vast amount of valuable inforinatuion thus acquired is given to Congress and the country in eight large volumes. The same general j)lan was pursued-by each party distances were measured by odometer^ heights by barometer, and a description of the .country, its mountains, valleys, water, grass, atone, timber &c. are given as far as seen to the right and left. For the thorotigh uh'^erstandi.ng of so important, these volixnes should be critically examined, thoug"^ the substance ^of them, bearing directly on the feasibility of construction of the road itself, is contained in the Secretary's.report of February 27, 185.5, ^with the preliminary report of the several heads of parties in the first part of Vol. I. Hany events have transpired since that date bearing materially on this suhjaot, such as the Increased auiounts of land reduced to cultivation In Kansas, Ptah and New Uexloo; the discoveries of new „,ineral wealth near the Colorado of the west;" and the exanlnatlon as to the navicahiUty bf that river itself; and, inore taportant still, ^he discoveries of new a«d rich gold fields near the source of thei I *0dOEOter Road Measurer - A machine attached to the spokes of a wheel, coutins and reBl.terlnG the number of Ite revolutionsmultlplylns circumference of. wheel by number of revolutl ns, measurei the exact surface distance. Harch, 1867. "Arkansas, Kansas and Platte Rivers; yet, for the purpose of argucient, <it is better to: confine ourselves to the facts contained in the offi cial reports before' referred to Five principal lines were examined. • o ° ^ j^Xong parrallels cfT latitude 47 ^ and 49 north, from St. Paul on the Mississipi, lib Seattle, on Puget's -Sound , with a branch to Vancouver, Oregon- by Governor Stevens, Vol. i. • 2. Near parallels 41*^ and 42° north fr.onr Council Bluffs, 'on the Uissourl. to Benlola/ Rallfornia. Report by Ll-eut (Mow Oapt) Beckwith, 3d Artill^rr. Vol. 2. 3. Near parallels 38° "and 39° from Westport, Missouri, to San Francisco, by Capt.'Gunnison, assisted by Lieut. Beckwith, who after Capt. G's death prosecuted the exploration and made the report in Vol. 2, 4. Near parallel rtoHh, froir. Fort-Salth-, Arkansas to San Pedrok California. byLleut; Fhlpple. Iopo,raphlcal engineers. Report in Vol. 8 5. Near parallel 32° from Fulton to San Pedro; with other surveys oonneotlng It wlf^ Can mere and San Franolsoo. Reports by uajor a>ery, Capt. Pope,'lieuts: Nllllamson and Parke of the Topographical Engineers In Vol.'. 5, 6 and 7. . 0, It le manifest that Secretary Cavls became-convinced at an early 'erlod of these exploratlors, that the last na,.«d most southerly March, 1867. ' romto possessed more natural advantages and facilities 'foR-t^e ^cpin- ,t^fliplat-,«((J n8.tii;^gj-lvrr<^l]^a<^, tvfpr ..fully and of February 1855, he gives it his decided preference. t , *$6 ,alillii«««tlwaefta UhttqEHmt JW|k ^t]|^ ijie^Ut^) coiiiiaejig^Q and pop- 'nfcIdti<)PjfoiteWi«^r#i^tecJ ■St^>j^^l^^^fqu^J^tI;^^,,;;:f Fulton, Euad long lines f»;'^aT*ldaT*^3r»qtl3ra^ already in .» ■' ' ' itlij[ iT 'lUmp^ve^^im t«^;'»^e.4t.lan^y^^];^t^,-^th^,llls_^si^ this extreme •••tte!Mrpnw«ute?ra(? that, ,it can poM^ly be.av^ded, it can hardly ■' " -J • ' ' j ■joor< ' >oo oithr y««r »Be ^3fcp®cted that ®dngreaf;,Tfi;i.l,_.l(^^^ Jaj V'® national • ^ '^rro 1. j 4ft ft ^ *?» iwu «iaMtf^i«oO t0O to trf .Nii®ea ?b ^ ') >-11* extreme A6rth^nt^^ti«rriterA«s, is too far north to make any connections east- ' •- • r ''%araa and south-east. It also terminates in the Pacific Ocean at , ' the unimportaIl^^ha^horv of, Seattle, or, more objectionable still, at ^^tlincouver, wltMfi the Columbia iver, whose bar is almost impassable ^*\0 the great sailing ship^s bjr, which the trade of the world is carried • •o^. „ ^Mnrr ' f In -. G, <riYe route purwued by Capt. Gunnison up the Kansas tc5 the' ^'^"ifkaneas, to the Huerfmg and Saugre-de-Christo Pass, appears so far favorable; but from that point westwards the Coochetop Pass, the ' ' chaams of B ue, Grand and Green Rivers, are on pages 85, 86 and 87 Of Vol.- 2, described by Capt, Beckwith as utterly impracticable for a 0 railway, and in all subsequent official reports, this route is treated ■* ' '1'■ no:.r,T March, 1867. • t ' - v as impossible. , This reduces the subject to the cons ideration of two lines, either of which may be called central, viz. by parallel 41° and 42° or that of 35°- • Assming New York as the great sea-port of the Atlantic, St. Louis as the point aroimd which as a centre will continue to gather the most populous States of our Confederacy, and San Francisco as the great commercial city of the Pacific Ocean, that general line of rail way v/hich connects these three points will best fulfil the purposes of a national highway. But nature has interposed barriers which we cannot disregard, ^he very apex of our Continent, out of which flow the sources of the great rivers of North America, lays in that direct ^ line, forcing us to seek a location for a roadway either to the north or south. It so happens that the Mountains of California compel us to' a similar alternative. Of that country I can spealc of my own knowledge, but the general maps are sufficiently accurate for you to follow me in my description. The City of Ban Francisco is now a fixed fact, with its wharves, docks, foundries, machine shops, warehouses, and all the requirements of a commercial city. She has a harbor of unlimited oapeclty, the approach to which in ealllne or steam vesslea .IS remarkably easy end safe. The entrance is In process of being strongly fortified, and, eVen in the present condition of defenses, I doubt if «iy foreign fleet would-a'are attempt an entrance. It has conneotlom with the farming country by bays of easy navigations: and,|| March, 1867. . , with the interior, two great rivers, the Sacramento anci San Joaquin, nevor obstructed by ice or snags, afford cheap communiqation. These ^,two great rivers lie in an almost level basin, near five hundred miles ^long in a direct line, bounded on the east by the Sierra Nevada, and the west by the Coast Range, the two ranges of mountain tinlting at each extremity of the basin before described and enclosing it. It so happens that for the past ten years the Sierra Nevada ♦ ji' -has been crossed at every possible point by miners in search of gold, -by emigrants going and coming, and by skillful and scientific men. ^ -I, myself, have been along a great part of that range, and have no hesitation in saying that there are no passes by which a railway, to ® - be travelled by the most powerful looomotion now In use, can be oartled through the Sierra Nevada, unless at the extreme head of the Sacramento, near the town of Shasta or Port Reading, or at the extreme head of the San Joaquin, near the Teflon. (Fort Tejon). :'-,l . I cannot find that any of those have been surveyed with eufflcient aoouraoy, via, by chain and spirit level, but all have been reported upon, and measured approximately by barometer. The passes - through the Sierra Nevada at the head of the Sacramento by Capt. ^ ■■ Bsckwlth in 1854, for whose description I refer you to his repr€ -on the 41° parallel. Vol. 2, eecond prt, pages 36, 37, 38, 47, 48 and 4 9, viz., from Fort Reading, following the main river, there called iitt, throuflt4 long and rugged canons to the mouth of Fall River, end thenoe # eastMM myrnm «•>" «adeline Pass. Either of these are pronounced « ' IJ. ^ j March, 1867. .fWf tpracticable, and estimates of cost of construction have been made. 'Lieut. Williamson also in the summer of 1855, passed along -"' "'•^■"a porti n of this same route, viz., from Fort Reading to the mouth of '^Fall River, and though not so fav^ rably impressed as Caj>t. Beckwith, still he admits the pass practicable, and therefore we may conclude that it is within the range of possibility. The passes at the head of the San Joaquin were examined with * considerable care instrumentally in 1854, and the result is communica ted at some length in Vol. 5 by Lieut. Williamson. He gives prefer- ^ ence to that known as Tay-eechah-pat, near the Tejon; and, from con- ^versations with him and many others who have been there, and my own ^ "knowledge of the general character of these mountins, I am constrain9d to say that my belief' Is firm f at the best route for leaving CalIfornla by railway will be at some point near Fort Tejon, at the head of the San Joaquin. I have therefore arrived at the oonoluslon that the contemplated railroad mu.t follow one of two general routes, which I will proceed to describe in order. „ piuffs follows substantially The first starting f>om Council B1 Forts Kearney and Larathm Valley of the Platto with easy grades, to +Ho Flack Hills to sweetwater , , mle, thence along the North Fork through, the .and South Pans of Termont; thence to Brldgere Fort, and through e Wahsatch Bange. by Weber Creek, or tbe Tinpangoe. to Salt , morose It eout of the Lake to the rumboldt Lountalns across them 1. • 4+ +« ffreat bend; thence by the A the river of the MM name, down It to Its greai os w March, 1867. .▼9GI .fl|pt«se ^♦• .I'Mud Lakes to Madelin or Nobel's Pass, across the high table lands of the Sierra Nevada; down the fearful chasms of Pitt River to Fort ir Reading, and thence bY the level plain of the Sacramento to Beneicia, or navigable waters of San Francisco Bay,, ^(yol, 2) jjUUB Air line, l,4l0 miles. tfiAllMnMM# ■> Distance by rgute proposed, 2032 miles, CfMNOT) ilifr .noiiac Sums of ascents and decents, 29, 120 feet. „ -""•il m Length of level line of equal working expense, 2,583 miles, gll ' Estimated cost, ^ The advantages of this route are:- ,j| ,, . ,'*.1 1. It makes easy connections with the many railroads East^altready finished or is process of construction. ^ ^ ^ ^ 2, Its sum of ascents and decents is less than that of any other line examined, except the extreme northern one. , 3 Utah, with its population, timber, coal and provisions, is » in route. . .'.t wirU ri'i "itc* r . . ■ 4. It 1« eu60t,»ntlally the old ealsrant road, alth which all familiar," ■ • ,-nofwr - ntm ti , .rr^, -• ^.r o ■ tomr-J 6. U enters California by the Sacramento Valley, t^ PPP" and valuable of the otate., ^ Mti IMt- The objections objections are:- - f.*.. - .1. Ih. cold .ssther and snows, frod ^r^^to Salt Lake, and in the passes pf the Sierra Nevada. ^ ' 'U umAmd frntm^ mi , 'U.f »4t M0t mm m» mm m If U-' ^r.> March, 1867. .rtoX It ^^f^ 2, The conviction expressed to me personally by Capt. Van Vliet and others, in whom I have confidence, that in their judgment founded , on actual observation, a railroad cannot be built from Laramie to Salt Lake, and my own similar opinion of the passes at the head of the Sacramento. . , The surveys of-Capt, Stansbury and Capt» Beckwith, though sufficient for exploration, are not conclusive in a railroad location. *■ ' Capt. Beckwith, with whom I am well acquainted, was here a few days ago, and is of the o^jnion that further examinations should he made before a road be located; he thinks it possible a route may be found from the neighborhood of Pike's and Long's Peaks, into Salt Lake Valley, that may obviate the very many serious objections to the one by South Pass and Bridger. i .t 4, There is a wide desert between Salt Lake and Californiaj wKich cannot be off any use in the future. ■ < The other route should start from this vicinity, Leavenworth, to the Valley of the Kansas, to Fort Riley; up Smoky Hill ?^ork, and across to the Arkansas, near Ben't Fort; then6®» by Port Union to Santa m Fe^ across the valley of the Del Norte to Campbell's Pass and thence following Whipple's route, via Zuni", San Francisco fountains, Aztec Pass Bill William's Fork, cross the Colorado at the Needles; across the I Desert to the iiohave, up it t abreast of the Tojon; entering California ^y one of these passes, whence Into San Francisco City, several good routes present themselves, the best in my judgment being that W described by Lieut. Psrke In Vol, 7 from the Tejon Pass into the Valley March, 1867. of the Salinas or Monterey River, above the old mission of San Miguel; follows Ihe Salinas near the Ocean, turn round the spur of the Gavilan r range into the Pajaro Valley, follow it to near Gilroy's ranch, and thence W the Coyte to San Jose, and so on into the City of San FranThis route differs materially in location from Lieut. ^ ^ a o £ 4Whipple's» yet the elements for cost, &c. will not vary materially from his, which are t erefore given "by way of reference. ••wiMw* Fort Sjiith to San Francisco, air line, 1,550 miles. n T iff DlstEince by proposed route, 2,094 miles. "1IMI 8JI ©Bum of ascents and decents 48, 521 feet. trr. m ^ i^-ength of level line of equal working expense, 3,105 miles. Fstimated cost f106,000,000. , 1 '>oe tn im •Mtftut «r The advantages of this route are;- '» It - t—3- connection with all the great roads building from 6ho EaS^* , 311 t. . 2. The greater amount of fertile land in its whole extent, es- • pecialiy re&Gh from the Rio Grande to the Great Colorado. mi 3. The greater amount and better distribution of timber for ionstroctlon, aspeoially In the eeaoh befcr. refei-red to. ■ o r..,.. 4. The greater amount of points Of delivery for iron ana ~a- ' v.io; i etilt r<' ,.rials on the western and most costly part. , The batter and more uniform supply of water along Ita whole ..-rii , jorf-ior v.I ....j.w,- March, 1867, 6. The absence cf heavy drift snow in the winter (Lieut. It to I Whipple spent the winter in the highest points.) ^ The objections are:- illOl 1, A greater amount of ascents and decents than by 41° and 42°, 2, The road enters California by the Va]ley of the San Joaquin, less valuable than the Sacramento Country. / 3, The surveys are not sufficiently accurate to justify the . .'ia-j Id / 'J lyu- ■ estimate. t As between these two routes, therefore, on the best evidence at hand, I am forced to give decided preference to the latter. Yet I assert that none of the explorations were designed to be anyth ng more ^ than a reconnoisance; none of them contain the elements for an esti mate of cost. Neither Lieuts. Beckwith or VHiipple lay down their routes by the tracks actually passed over by them, butt, indicate cut offs, and valleys seen by them from mountain tops at a distance - a ^ most deceptive rule. And the great length of IJne and extent of coun try to be examined in a limited time, forced these gentelmen to rely «.for alitutdes exclusively on the barometer, an instrment unreliable and unsuited for railroad Surveys. Two points may have relative heights and distances, admitting of easy theoretical conetion , which in fact may have intervals utterly impassable by railway.- Neverthe •lu. 'less I have no doubt that the conclusions at which they arrived® •ubftantially correct, and that they have laid down the best routes within the reach of their observations. .rtJ- ii: ■■ ':J V...-J11/V .J, March, 1867 .VlitX t^rro Jrt ',' To illustrate how little reliance could be placed on esti mates without proper elements and data , I will instance the fact that Lieut. Whipple, whilstt. the details of his journey were fresh in his memory, at page 31, Vol. 3, in his repliminrry report, estimates the cost of the railroad from Fort Smith to San Pedro in California at $161 821,265. ■^Vhereas Albert H. Campbell, Civil Engineer, who accompanied Lisut ♦ "Whipple, gives in the same Vol. 3, part 2, pp. 67 to 74 detailed v estimates for the whole route to San Francisco, some two hundred miles flurther than San Pedro, and only makes $93,853,605, And it also appears by the table compiled on the last page of Vol. 7, ^hat Lieut. Whipple himself reduced his own estimate in 1^ the office at Washington City to the figure before given, viz $106,000, 000, f . ■ . (T ".r- All the estimates are premature. I think Lieut. Whipple's l-M^st estimate nearer the truth; but all are mere guesses; but the lofflcers who saw the country are better able to guess than we, who lean only judge from their official reports. It is best to regard the work as one of stupendous magnitude "t'and 'therefore of extreme cost. But, admitting it to amount to two < • hundred millions of dollars, the money will be a better investment than in the purchase of Cuba, the acquisition of any more worthless llsxican territory, or in foreign war. I would attempt a fuller des- * 'cription of th« aeuntry traversed by the proposed routes, but I could m . I J #WlA# 1M/| fc wwfj-lff 90 - , March, 1867. r^3l ,110-^- not possibly condense them better than yon will find in the first part Jwii 4f Volume 1, and last of Vol. 7., to which I refer you and then pass to the answers of the questions you make. ' The General Government of the United States must build the road if built a t all, because yon* ft''' 'I 1st. She is proprietor of the lands' "through which the road passes 2nd. Politically it would unite the West, Centre and East by bond of intercourse. 3d, In time of war with a strong the danger to ships fol lowing the long line by sea to California would force communication ^ overland, and then a railroad would be a necessity. 4th. The General Government is the only party interested, so to speak, with'cash and credit'enough to undertake so grefct a scheme. 4th. The pblic lands along more than 1500 miles of any road, are not of enough value to rais money by sale or hypothecation, and any company relying on such a source would surely fail, leaving the TOad in chaos and confusion. 6th. So long as there is so wide a difference of opinion of cost ^^6 location, the subject should remain untrammelled by legislation; ' for a emitting grants of money or land to a company between certain " 1 natn-iirte vou muS"t give time fo^ work, at prescribed parallels of latitude, yo ^ which t;im^ there woul^^ be no forfeiture of least ten years, during which time contract. «nc th. road night th.rety b, blocked for that time. f 7 March, 1867. »V99i[ 7th. The General Govenment can build the road cheaper than a private conpany, because she has an army to keep, engines under pay, and ships to aid in delivering of material. Again, a road of this vast importance must be constructed in the strongest, safest manner, • obviating all possible necessity of repairs. Now, it i.s know that contract work, unless over-paid, is always bad; and to economise in * culverts, bridges, cuttings, and other like railroad work wohld hej ruinous and fatnl. ■ ; ^ ■" n8th. The best way to build the road would he to combine the 'contract system and the pay system, iron and timber could be safetly p contracted for, to be paid for in cash on delivery* inspection end ac ceptance by the supervising engineers at the points to be contracted for. All culverts, bridges, tunnels, and side cuttings should he done udder the control of engineers in the pay of the Government; the work men to be paid weekly or monthly, according to convenience, the object fbeing to get the most labor for the least money. . , „ &th. All the road as far west as Bent's Fork, might be contracted for, and paid for in proportion to the progress; and also the part of the road from San Francisco to the Tejon; but between these two points, Tejon in California and Bent's Pork in Kansas, the whole should remain ^ Absolutely under the control of Congress till the certainty of comple tion be established beyond a doubti r10th. I attach considerable laportanoe to this point. If 5 part with the fran®lM, on eaoimlt harself to private partl,es. March, 1867. .?'Wir ,d«y. 'matter will become a mere object of speculatio and stook-jobbing; and t 'laf.terwards, if the roa^^ become an absolute necessity from war or the impatience of the people, then the Government would be forced to buy t out the contractors, and pay dearly for it, as a matter of course, '' 11th, No particular danger need be apprehended from Indians. 'They will no doubt pilfer and rob, and may occasionally attack and kill stragglers; but the grading of the road will require strong parties, capable of defending themselves; and the supplies for the road and 'maintenance of the workmen will be carried in large trains of wagons, such as went last year to Salt Lake, none of which were molested by indins. So largo a numher of workmen distributed along the lin© ^ ^ *will inti'oduce enough whiskey to kill off all the Indians within 300 miles of the road, ^ ^ I assert my belief now that the great railroad will not re- ■^leive enough net profits to pay interest on its cost. Yet I will not attempt an estimate of either the cost of the road or its income. I believe the cost Wili not fall much, if any, short of $200,000,000 thb interest of which (Government bonds, say five per cent per annum) would be $10,000,000, Assuming that no rails M used except of the very best quality, at least ninety pounds to the yard, they shouaid last 20 years, though the average durability Qf the rail, from 60 to 70 pounds to the yard, is less than ten years, .o; uuj>r i , , " •" The Chief eoet of tunnelling e»i grudlng will be the sub- ( March, 1867. .ifirrc.: ggg^vf sistence and maintenance of so many men at points remote, from all the ' rjjaecessaries of life. . ' .■•'.j, The cross-ties used will doubtless be of cedar (nothing better) pine and oak; but for some reached cotton-wood, the most wor thless of all timber, will have to be used till it can be replaced by better. The decay, wear and tear of this par6 of the strucutres - will far exceed any estimate heretofore submitted. . ^ Water and fuel, absolutely necessary to be distributed along the road, rill be chief items of expense after the road is completed.' - ! In California all along the road, and even in Kansas, fuel is scarce k and oonparatlvely dear. Coal used by steaiera and steamboats In California la all brought from the Atlantic, and ranges from twenty to thirty dollars a ton! will average not far from one dollar a bush- - el. Tfood is also costly. The coals of the Pacific and of Kansas are inferior, are teritary, with much slate and clay. You will be met by contrary assertions, but I repeat it, the coals of the Pacific are very poor, thin seams, costly tomine and of poor quality when mined. ■' You may rest assured when coal is worth about a dollar a bushel, every bank and seam containing anything like stone coal has been tested. " The Bellin^em Bay Company has had every advantage, and is a failure. ' • in California there oan be no coal proper; in Oregon a^little *' ugnite; in Hashington territory and Vancouver's Island poor qualities of tertiary coal. The quality imp.rovee going northwards and it b. in the Russian possessions it is good enough for oommerical ^ 'J'f ■r^ .. . March, 1867, •dt purposes. In like manner the coals diminish in value and"quality from the Mississippi River westwards. The coals of Kansas cost here 25 to . j • I r . 30 cents a bushel and are very poor, -T3.. locomotives will have to be supplied with wood drawn^'i from the nearest points of supply, at whatever cost, Capt. McClellan, in Vol, 1, Railroad reports, pp-115 to 130, gives a great many most useful data illustrative of the cost of con21i* * "struction and working of rialroads, < '<" • ♦ think that any person, from known data, can now make anything more than a guess at the working expenses of this con templated i?oadj but they will far exceed the proportion of receij)ts ^ ' laid down for' other roads lying wholly within a settled country, ' The road will command all the passenger travel, at almost any price. All the mails, treasure, exress fright, parts of Govemment frei^ts, and in some' instances, where time is material, bulk ^ freights, as well as all the- business of the country lying within ' reach of the road iieelf, which, regarding Utah and New Mexico, even '''''' In their present condition, and the Pike's Peak country, as now it bids f ( fair to become, will be considerable. ' -Ru ■ ^ ^ „ 4b this, that in time of peace Yet th6 point I wftbh to make is the great trade of the San Francisco only in exceptional cases « ♦ T Pacific Parts, and even of te of the East Indies, Ghin»» Itself cannot afford t. W heights across this road, iional cases. In proof of 'hlch 1 here, copy an extract from New Yokk Senate document. No. 60 of 1854: ^ March, 1867, Cost of transport. Ocean, lon^ voyage Lake, long voyage per ton per mile, ■>^*1 fmf* • 1 mill short 2 to 4 mills, 2 mills " 3 to 4 " k. • 6 to 10 " Ui f Railroad transporting coal . 6 to 10 " ^ ai«t. Sane, not for coal, favorable lines 12 1-2 mills. Same, steep grades 20 to 25 mills. Also see page 130, Vol, 1, Railroad Reports, in that of Capt, McClellan, before referred to. Average freights from Calcutta to Boston $15 a ton, " " " Canton to U. S. * ' $10 to $18.' ..cn. ^ „ Shanghai to U. s/ $10 to $20, Freights from Boston to San Francisco, average since lo^y, ':rf> . . .. . . $22 a ton. At present $12 a ton. ' i ^ Average freights from East -Indies and CliAha to San Francisco, $13. ■a ?: a -i Silks usually pay $15 a ton more than teas. - - tfo'il Now assuming the average time to the Uniterm States from China and California by sea in sailing ships to be 130 days, and from China to San Francisco 60 days, and that freight can be brought from San Francisco to New York in 15 days on a railroad, 3,500 miles in length, • A cargo from China to Net York by railroad would save in time 130-60-16-65' dayat for which'saying of time she would pay 1370-20 $63 a ton. Ci :.■> to #<1 ad' Nw »M«M W Mm ' V March, 1867. .ftmt % % . A.mm,'' I assume $70 to be the least price at which freights can go on such a road that distance. From and to San Francisco, the crse would stand thus:- fime 120-15 or 105 days saved. .•XXluFreight 70 - 20 or 50 dollars added to pay for that time. r r • ^4 •-> J.* u U1. Ar >» ' Of course, merchants there and here can look far enough ahead to obviate the necessity of such a difference of cost. As long as the wind and sea are free there is no competition wit,h aailing vessels. I (3o not instance these things to deter you from assisting t<hff-great road,, b ut that it should be undertaken rightfully, with a ^ full knowledge of the truth, and when begun that it should be with a «' full knowledge of its magnitude. , eittj" l -Jh' It is a work of giants, and Uncle Sam ia the only giant know who can or .should grapple the subject. Congress must select the initial points It is wrong to lhro» th»t maponelbillty on the President or any other person. If it *""be a political or commerical line, in the halls of Congress Is the %l3.c» for contest, ana battle; but if it be as I conceive a work of geography, then these explorations should be continued, especially at the points of doubt, k great number of parties should be In the field, tihe barometer left at home, and the chain and spirit level alone used. The p olnts of supply of timber, provisions, iron and everything ^ needed should be noted and located on the maps of survey, so that March, 1867. ^ something like estimates of cost could he made; or more important still that Congress may act knowingly and wisely before one step is made in -the wrong direction. Should these explorations cost even half a . million of dollars, it will be wen spent, for the saving in distance of four or five miles will make that up. . Were I dn your stead, I v/ouid favor generally a Pacific Rail road, but would oppose prematurp Legislation upon the grotind that it ^in fact retards and delays the future construction of the work. I would vote for reasonable approrpriations to prosecute the minute sur veys of. the route or routes, and announce myself as ready to consider the subject in its strongest form as soon as the Executive submits a plan sustained by estimates and descriptions of country to warrant so vast and important a scheme. If forced to a premature vote, I would stick as close to the route I have named as possible, because it affords in my mind the best • _ chances of success in constiructlon and working. X enclose herewith a map compiled by Major Emery, on which I lay down my two proposed central routes, between which I think you are forced sooner or later to choose, I would not wish to be construed as criticising the railroad oxploratlons. 1 am personally acquainted with all or nearly all the heeds of parties; know their ahility, zeel end honestly and think the vast amount of Infomatlon thus obtained of reglone hitherto unknown more than repays the country for the oo.t of the work; but I regard March, 1867. them all as preliminary, begun and conducted on general principles, '■ "to be follov/ed by more careful surveys as the truth became developed The time for these minutes surveys is now, and phould precede any attemp by Congress to locate or favor the locationf of any one general route in preference to others# •flirfl .'""Hi'" . . - ws •r I ' #1 1 - i X ^<7 i •fov*! '-'.nnT ? y^.- 'T. Sherman^, j it tLeavVworth fe ity TKansas) Jan. 6th, 1869. , tmtn Note:- As you may want to speak on this question, a correct pronun elation of the naioes Ir, of Interest. Uost of these are In Spanish, in which all the vowels have the French and Latin pronunciation. Every vowel and letter is sounded. Thus Uohave is prohouribbd Mo-ha-vy. J. is like H. Thus Tejon is Tay-hone. . The following names are pronounced:- , Albuquerque AT i;,i vftr-kv ^ iWWt 'tl - Al-bu-ker-.cy# Tulare Tu-la-ry# , ■ Idt San Joaquln San Walk-iir'"'*"'''^ ' Saugre-de-Christo ' San-gry-de-Christo*iOX I •et 1 .. o.l MX I , pel Horte Del Nor-t,'." *• *Mlrt mm •WMMi •*> •Sante Pe San-ta-Fay. ^ >«• Mm* t u, rtmm - , ^ ^ - rmrtm M. MM X... .rtlXM. MM* ««« M I*mtm irpallM amlsM M rnmimtm mm MlMNmlMia M mmom fm ,MM «| M #M# •» „, mt Rio Grande - Reeo - Gran^# tXA TttMi March, 1867. vff George to Annie, Omaha, 12th. --i ifa.1 inLrtll»T3»f! - "''•mi x' We arrived all right. No news from, the-General. Jim has been over here and got a pass from Mr. House to^^o out and join Mr. Hill's party. He told Me. House that you had hired a man in his place.. 1 , ,, ->■)« wrt# Gen. Dodge to. S.P. Chase, Washington, 12th. '(tcvf)'. ' I respectfully request the appointment of M. L. McPherson Atty. at Law of Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, as Register for the 5th District of Iowa, xznder Sec. 3 of the Bankrupt Law. Mr. McPherson is in every way .competent to fill the position and I am confident will give entire satisfaction to the district. ♦ * OA "O' ■ John c, Biitler to Gen. Dodge. Boston, 12th , Bj nslns your influence to retain A. 0. Bradstreet, Aeet. Door-k eeper, you will do a great favor to a good man. He le Intelli gent and stands high as to character in the town of Danvers and any thing you can do for hln. will Be appreciated By the citizens_of that place. ' • '•1 Uj I . r. ini Dexter yoxuoi- Bloomer Dxwvww. to ;— General Dodge, Cedar Rapids, 12th. - I""®®®"""® . Ilire'ohase for : rttllTt « appointment ■ of Regloter In Bankruptcy, under the I * '.o mtii late law. Xr I held the office of -Cc^lsslo'ner .Y¥a55S^iptcy 25 fMm • •S'l, i March, 1867. / nri ago under the Bankrupt Law of •1841, having been appointed to tt by Hon. Jonas Conkling, then District- Judge of the U.S. District Court rfor Northern New York. The present office of Register is somewhat analogous to the one I then held, but the-appointment ds now made! by the District Court, upon the nomination of the Chief Justice.. , :.Iq Telegram to Gen. Dodge from A". K. Wells, Boone, 12th. - ' 'Letter of instruction and contract received and Duncombe, at Fort Dddge, notified. ^ • rxalJi ; Geo. Tichenor to Gen. ^odge, Des Moines, 12th. * If there should be any hitch or Eelindy and Goodrell is not the choice of the delegation, I would like the place myself. After considerable consultation here, I find some object to Goodrell for sever al reasons, and large nu bers urge me to apply. jhe soldiers especially object to civilians and all of the--, want m'e to have a Jiace of prominence that would call me over the _ State, so that I could perfect organization and work more efficiently in behalf of the soldiers, I know that Johnson will promptly nominate m for any office tha^. you or the delegation will recommend me to. I t • Will not tell you now why I know this, but I know it. I can only -^ay n,.. to you that I am more radical than ever, but Johnson has been made to him or get the delegation to do so on the ground of my fitness and as a WMmrd for my services as a soldier, fie will nomate mer for any ' ■ si M. >d ; '' V liiA V ' March, 1867. decided that one-half, was to be paid in cash; that the rates were to he the same as charged individuals and the pajouents were to be made as of the 15th of the mpnth in order to equalize the interest. Please ascertain how this is, and if we require other ; vouchers, f J. HI fj) :■ *• A .> '■ j i. I - ' Ort.. htm J OT|PO ,, ""7 Gen. Doage to hV/'.lfe, V^aohin^ton'. isih.- 'im0d ir¥»- . . ^ X * <ni> ^ ' I took dinner with the President yesterday." The leading persons there were - Senators Morgan of Indiana, Drake of Missouri, Ferr- of Michigan, and some twenty others, all but two radicalsf ■ ^ Many had their ladies. It was a state Urtner with 20 courses and as many diffeJ"©nt kinds of wine. Johson was dull, looked heavy and casually said to me:- "^en. Dodge, you knew me in Tennessee, it ,s©ems to me we should not be so far apart now." I answered:- "x have no r r ill feeling towards 'you, but I cannot sustain in any way your past \ A course. It seems to me that you should handle Government in accordance with the wishes of the people. You now have an opportunity to carry out their wishes in this new measure." lerfThe ladies, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Stevens and daughter, en ter- ^ained. They are very pleasant. The Miss gave me a,bouquet which adorned my table. The service was magnificant. The table was loaded |i With flowers and everything was chaming-, but the pall of death^^poy litioW death,. appe«^red to haj^. Pver the crowd.^ > , ^ 1 ( ' ■ . '.X I, March, 1867. ^ President Johnson's appointments lately have been radical. His appoint.aents of Military Commanders for the new Districts are all any one co^ld ask for: Thomas, Sheridan, Sickles, Ord and Sc'iofield. We are dragging along ptting in order the machinery to reconstruct and nothing else. 7/hen we adjourn it will be until fall; that is now pretty certain, and I am very glad. Some think we shall t * get off first of next week, but I am afraid not, and since I have been here I have worked from morning until midnight. I received your letter in answer to mine. My devotion to business, I have no doubt, has at times "Caused me to neglect my own comfort and withgo my desires and pleas- ^ urea, but .you must remember that mine has been a terrible struggle and while you have had the cares of home, have I had none" No one knows, nor ever will, what I have borne quietly, how I have struggled "With -the world, finding no fault, burying every disappointment with a detenrtaatlon to win or dl®. and ay family have received the benefit or what means I have achieved, financially or socially; and when '*i See the efforts here of the wives , mothers and sisters to put for ward their own, I often thlnh what you have so often said to keep me back. Ton deceive yourself "hen you think you have not the same influence you uwid to have,.^. m-xmatX J. J. Blair to Oan. Dodge, Cedar Rapids, 12th» -♦-©f | If you desire an interest in a coal estate on the Des Molnes, yov. *s- .''V '■ ' ■'» -* " _'j. .' 'M' , ,v' ■ Mairch, 1867. can.hs^ve it. We have the coal land for five miles on each side thetrack. Will put you down to the tine. - (The as I understand it, is of no account; got up as a speculation. Texas and Rosecrans lots, bottom lands and with little coal and not near the roads. btttyi:. brui , iiwf tU Of1» bar .liof r Williamson to"^Genf^Dorige, Des Moines, isth'J'"^ .rw-n'o-a Yours of the 8th is*at hand. Thanks for your kindness. I have no fears that Kasson will be a candidate for Govenno, but I am sure that he is (if not on his own motion by the action of his freidns) a candidate for Congress ' (the 41st Congres) from this dis trict . 1 i.Lf ' .o« The appropriation for building-the Post-office and Court House will help him some here and he *111 make the most of it by keep ing it in the hands of his friends. If matters so remain that he can control all the patronage of th^ district, it will be hard to overcome the infliaenco of it. - f,, ^ ■) .Of course, I do not expect or want you to do anything to get ' favor with the President that you cannot do and do your duty to your conotltutents, but you can. by watching and working with the Senate prevent his men from being confirmed when they are unworthy. Please write to etU Anderson and say to him that you would like to do some thing for hlu, sm*. that you will If there Is ever an opportunity.^ ' •' 1 think It will be well to show to all the live, active m^ of the dl.trlet who want appointments that you cannot get them with- March, 1867. out a sacrfice of honor and principle while Johnson is President, but that when a change takes place they will be remember'ed» I would not, of course, make these suggestions if I did not think them for your best interest. The fact is. General, those of us who have been for you, and who are still with you, and intend to be, are anxious for your success. The desire may be more or less selfish, as our own success ig more or less connected with yours. "y General Baker is working hard in the race for Governor. One of the jjapers in his own county is out against him I am told. Some time ago a friend wrote me that my name was on the Senate file for some little office. I think it was for Coimnissioner to settle Quarter Master and Commissary Accounts, you know anything about this. yhu find out anything that I can use to my advantage in the canvass^ ^ for GJovemor, lot me hear from you. lewnevo ; V George Tichenor to Gen. DodgQ, 14th, Des Moines. . . .. There Is sreat Interest felt here as to who is to control tee erection of the Oovemsient Post office and Custom House. We all think that you should control the matter, hut your friends are afraid Kasson is at work to pet It into his own hands and Into those of his . .friends'. As th. question of additional approrprlations must rest with you, you should look up the matter and see that It goes Into the hand of your friwls. Th. people all fear that Kasson will work the funds '■into the hands of B. R Allen. You should see to It that It is not 424 • ■ ^ -i ' ■ ♦- -U . - ■« ■ ■ ' ' March, 1867 r ^rtn*9itiL done tod that the Government is not swindled by any of Kasson's / ♦ thieves. You should go right to work and get the entire delegation to unite with you in getting the matter under your control. . I am constant ly importuned on the subject by your friends, many of whom want me to have a hand in the matter. • . ^ You should demand of Grimes & Rarlan and Of the Heads of. Departments, that Kasson's recommendations be stopped. All recommen dations for appointments in this District belong to you, and it is indecent intermeddling for Kasson to seek anything to do with them. He is a regular sneak, B. F. Allen, Hoyt Sherman, Pet® Myers, Tusdale, and such copperhea4s as Tuttle and Cassady, boast that he will beat all your plans and kill your influence. If you can control the Custom House and Posts office matter, and get Pete Myers, Tusdale and Col, Noel out of office, you would have more friends than any man who ever lived in the district. • Pe^o Myers could be readily impeached for indecent be havior and bad eonduct. They are uni^rsally despised; more ^ especially MyerSi Tyeie facts-can be proven and I feel confident that if you would*present them td the President, he would remove them. They preten4id last fall to be Johnson men, but now as they feel safe, they are garrulous for his impeachment; and Tuesdale took Fred Douglass to his housi whsn h« «• I"" a f®" " 5'°" ''"■® ^^aposed to M March, 1867. vl»f take hold of this matter you can tell Johnson that I made thes* statements, and T am sure he will then he will ng to act fayorably in .the matter. . : . J jjiKyers, Tuesdale and Co" . Jloel, all voted against you and helong to the Kasson, Allen, Sherman & Co. clique. They organized to fight you and I tell you that you must make vigorous war upon them. ' "I' ' i-rivate Diary Mem. March 14th. 44 it Holliday's Rosselt Mill, Batavia 111., U.S.-Wine Engine Co. .•wii h .. I .,,.: foii rj"'" f700 put up tank 24 feet in diameter. mm mm «i immt t ' M. H. Morgan to Gen. Dodge, Fort, j^eavenwortn, xtun. - • Thanks for the Railroad reports and for the contents of your le'tter. I want to'get out to the Denver Branch Junction t,his fall. I think that will he a good lace to own lots in. I should he sorry to See /y/->mmH nf onft ftf* the districts. He has not the right Schofield and Sickles; the latter assigned on his torevet rank, not feel sure of Schofield hut think he would do. I do not think thd of all the District CcHnmanders will he required long. Good *an, with common sense« who are honestly determined to carry out the law in the case too much fear of treading on p«ople»B toes, wh«i people will $ui their toes, in the way, will do pretty well. 426 servies Hancock put in command of one of the districts. sort of tact for it. I would put in Terry, McDowell, Thomas I do March, 1867. . ■ ■ ! feel very grateful ta you about that vrevet business. You may have to stir i t up in the War. Department yet. Their carelessness at Head Quarters was not unexpected by me. Rawlins is good on grind ing work as it comes along but ioes hate to originate anything in his cwn office. t#;, -i Beckwith and Clark of my .Department have just been brevetted Major Generals, and I felt and feel that I, as brevet Col. would be but a email potato in the brevet line. rf '"tiraT F. V.'. Palmer to Gen. Dodge,- Des Uoined, 15th. I am afraid Clark has been playing a double-faced game. The Copperheads say that when he wa lere he professed to be conservative against negro suffrage and"all measures which radicals regard as vital. They say they are entirely satisfied with him. I fear, also he must have put himself into Kasson's hands, -ecatise of Kasson's tencious adherence to him. But if you have assurances that he will appoint Radicals in your district, you can easily put him to the test by ask ing him toappoint Goodrell as Deputy for this point. I have talked with Goodrell, and am Inclined to think that in consideration of. the passage of the Bankrupt law he would accept if the appointment should be tendered him. The relations of^the tio men to each other ought to be reverftd, v^- Goodrell ought to be the principal and Clark the. MNMMinkte^ but^^t ^odrell should be Deputy, that Would dB bntil we could do better fejp ^lim. • 1 mt (twu,! :»# ^ :' '.v' ■ -y ■;.■ V", March, 1867. .VMI 'I am looking arotmd on the question of Cadet at Naval Acad emy, and if we can find the right sort of a candidate, will send his name soon. If you can block Kasson's game in controll ng the expen diture of appropriation for dst office here, there win be some pub lic good realized. He has had full swing a good while and it is time now that a curb should be put on him. .1. '' /a' '• » ' <"■ o " _ / ' M. R. Morgan to Dodge, Fort Leavenworth, 16th. Yours of the llsth'inst. just received. I see you can do nothing for that .Sutler's bill now. 1 hoped, you would have had a •'^yegular session. -c - ■« nii< * mfivr;Th9 Sutler's la. makes the Inspector General of the Army ^ W • ■ decide .hat articles the Subsistence Dept. shall furnish in place of the sutler.. .Their list is not sufficiently full. Tlhat interest have they in it? We, the young officers of the Departoent. want this a suc cess. The secretary decides that all expenses, storage, clerk hire, ftc. ■ -ahall be added to the prices of the articles. The ^cretary is too lust to have so ordered if the matter had been properly explained to him. Officers should have those articles at contract price like ' bia^ther aubaistende stores., ^ n O. r Hancock has lust told me that I must go down to ArKanSas t,x ; < leok'after the Indian Territory dust added to his Department. .1 «.all not b. absent longer than necessary. I gc on Hcnday. This a.4.*«-day. I will try to ae. Penton about tha auita on Uonday. If J d» hot. will 0 ..e that he is acquainted with what you want to know. <ed #^ March,n 1867. j.od/'. t ■ t.4W i. ■ S. As officers were being selected, Wm. Myers should have been among the number. .. ► ^ .oj.-o Gen. Dodge to his wife, l^Tashington, 17th, **® It is over a week since I received a letter from you. I suppose the roads are blocked up, as I see that you have had storms and cold weather. Yesterday we had a heavy snow storm here. It was cold «.nd dreary. The Senate passed the Reconstruction Bill yesterday and it will come up in the House tomorrow. As soon as settled I hope we will go home, . • Mr, Durant has been here a day or two settling with Q. M, Department our Government business. He leaves tonight, I do not k nov/ as I have anything new to write, or that there is anything strange h<^re. The President says now that he will not appoint any Imt Democrats to office, but I got a good radical for U.S. Marhhall. If I could make a clean sweep I'Woul^ ,.a6 they are. all Kasspn men in office in my district. • r. fynn You 8|l$f I shall not come back here again, but that is too far ahead foP-you or I to^ decide now. I have no disposition now, to coma here again. I am very anx ous to see the girls and the baby. I miss you all. vw.much hut it will be so much the sweeter when we get Do vou KO out much? How is the weather? Hheri I home again. Do you go out mucn.' now oxi. leave here, I shall go to New York to attend the March meeting of the loard, then push West and stay, a day in Chicago also one or two at • " ^ I 429 0 r March, 1867 .tbsj: . • Boone. That I believe- will clese up my business east. • If- you want anything bought in New York or in Chicago, let me -know so that I can take it with me. Bi'j'T-i ; '''C T, Hartshorn to"Gen. Dodge, Corydon, 18th.- After friend Kasson he'ard the nev/s of >ur"CongrQSsiohal onvention, he ceased to send me public documents until quite lately when ^ received two or three from him. A few Coperhead-Johnson Post masters ' have lately got into office in our County; how is it? Do you control the appointments in the future or not? The P. m. i-n town deserted the ranks last fall in the hopes of being elected Clerk by the Cops. Can we hoist him? ■ -TO oJ «#« <mti1 •' n.rr "v. private Diary I7th.,„ r • rum^io.. . . Hamilton got logs of .Beatty. Ohavls, Irwin & Johnson got tm SI Elkhorn. Kinnlcott. Boyer, Fields & Irwln sold 200 fence pets and 300 to Boyer. ^ tti M. L. Mcpherson to Gen. Dodge, Winterset, l&th. ~ Your letter of the 12th inst. is received. Accept my thanks for your Interest In my behalf. I have read the Bankrupt act, though not carefully and find the compensation of Register not fully defined, but left to s»e extent .1th the Supreme Court of the United States, ,*nd as there Is no salary affixed to the office, but the pay depending on fees. I «>lnk It not a very desirable office, as It deprives me of 430 ■, . '■ ■■ -y . ■ v^';. • v , '■ ■v '3i>y. ' ^ March, 1867. ,"fri.'?f ,rif!K«U taking aijy cases arising under the act in court. I algo find that the District Judge of the United States can remove the Register and de clare that tjie office is not necessarj' in any judicial district in his , district. Judge Lowe is a Copperhead and may at any time remove me. However, when the Supreme court makes its rules and regula tions, and I see them, I can speak more intelligently on this matter. What I want is a position where I shall have something to do, with reasonahly good pay; a mere clerkship or sinercure is not to my taste. ' • The position I mentioned in my fonaer letter is the one I desire aho ve all others add partly for the reason that it was refused ^ me hecuase I would not support Mr. Kasson. Senator Harlan can tell yeu about this thing, as he wrotem® that the nomination had been made ■'^to the President oS Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Arizona, sub ject to Kasson'a approval. . :» I ' ' I • y«nr» fi fforts in mv behalf and also • ' • I am grateful to you for your ellorLS in my -mhhe d.lesatlcn In Conere.. rron this Stats. I h^ve great oonfiasnce '• in Wilson and Hnhhard .apecially, and I hope you will not considar .a Kolk*j sition you may see officious if I suggaat that you confer with them freely aa to any po sition you may see fit to ask for. and in the matter tff Indian Supt. 1 have written to Senator Harlan and asked him to unite hie efforts siih you. I wish it understood boca^^se I regard you as the Wheele horse in thi tottir sn^ »hall correspond directly,and confidentially with you. t do not think..uoh he done before the adjournment of Congress, ' Jaaa— M . „ March, 1867. C <•> J" fti' Mrs. Dodge to the General, Council Bluffs, 18th," L '•» Alt' I have not written to yoti lately as we have had no chance •1 -i'td send an eastern mail direct. It is over a week since we have had mail from the east and no papers, I have "been out of reading matter. at least the best, and find it dull enough at times, but have so much to attend to In doors that I do not miss them as much as I.otherwise should. ' ■ "^v ' ncin: o ; t i", • j would "-ive a great deal if you had some business that fKj }} " t i-ffK Would allow you to be at home more, but i suppose it cannot be, I think in years to come you will regret it. The Bluffs is petty dull. Trains from Bartlett come loaded, but travellers are very much put ^ out "at being obliged to wait here so long, 0 would like to ask you a ^ew Questions ebout a woman who v/ent East when we did, but will wait till I see you.l « <sv Wednesday 20th. We have at last got a mail after two weeks with- ' out any, and ever so many letters from you which were very welcome. You can imagine how I have felt., knowing you must have written and not receiving a word. I hoped that you would hear that we were blockaded With snow and send me a telegram, but I had nothing but the uncertain news in the paper., I wish you could be here soon. Wood matters and stock need attention, though they are doing well as possible. I have a Dane in Jim's place. I think he does pretty well. Price has a bad ■''' '■ fki'. ' . . .A S- T nV.oi'l rr1aH t.r» Vinvfi VOU foot: * to kmw imat it is. I shall be glad to have you return, but cannot tndure to think of your goins on the plains this March, 1867. summer. It is too bad, and I think if you go j^ou ought to take us. Little Annie is full of cute ways, so go d and pretty. She does not forget you by all menas. Her eyes brighten and she sings Indian when « ^ we say "Chickadee," - . - . -• I gave a party for Jule to the young folks last night; had •a beautiful supper, dancing and cards. I never'saw any one enjoy •themselves better, I did not send your letters as they came right after the snow blockade and every one expected Congress to adjourn, but will send them now,- ^ ,e-r . - . . .1 , - ■' •># ' M Ensign Conklin to Qen. Dodge, Binghamton, 19th, ^ xi© tit ^ hoped to visit Washington during the session of Congress, . imt ciromstances prevent. I therefore take this opportunity to give you a eorldal Invitation to stop at this place and pay us a visit, should you happen to be travelling over the R.R. I assure you it b would afford me a great d.^al of pleasure to see you, and if it is con j T n+ ipast like to have you call. B^^yenient for you to do so, I would at leasL iixe , I came to this place immediately after I left the Army and have made my penaanent redidence here. Am glad you were elected to Congress and have often thought of the expression you made down near the large trustle work above Athens, Alabama, rhich was:- "If I ever get into Congress I will go in for dividing up the Southern plantations and giving each north,m soldier a fam." 1 hope the south will be properly reconstruct,?, and Johnson receive Sls^iiist deserts, and while tn March, 1867. ,T%#I k ' r ■ r- + r ^ the South are begging for food, let them acknowledge themselves whip ped, and not only beg for food but their repentance to the time of negro suffrage, and everything else the North may choose to ask. 'r.n-: ow Should be pleased to hear from you. aw ^o^ar Note;- Gen. Dodge to Hon. 0. H. Browning, Sec. of Interior, Washington, March 12th, 1867. Requesting the appointment of Geo. C. v-fif-J* Tichenor as Pension Agent at Des Moines, Iowa. F. W. Palmer to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 19th.^ George Tichenor was ready to start last eve as I telegraphed you, he would do, but just before time to start he was taken sick and * is sick yet. His idea in going to Washington was this: Through Col. ^ ^ Chipmana and the Private Secretary of Andy Johnson he had been encour aged to think he could get a nomination for pension Agent in place of Myers, and could of course secure the confirmation. If you know of any.strings to pull for George in this matter, you will, of course, do all possible. The office is one of the best in the State, and Myers „has proved himself least entitled to it of any man. He worked openly .,.,^d voted for Tuttle, after pledging himself unqualifiedly to you. set George appointed, I see no present gain to be accom plished by confirming Thompson, however, you are on the ground and Are the best judge. If George cannot get the Pension Agency and can get ar; a Receivership, he would take that for the present.-^^^ i ^ I will see Wright and Cole about acting as eXBialnerinitWi» . I Cadet appointments. March, 1867. 7!m, Hale to Gen. Dodge, Glenwood, 21st, j, . May I trouble you a few moments on behalf of my friend H.P. Coolidge, Esq.,-now temporarily at Genoa, the pawnee agency in Nebras ka? You know his father, Jas, Coolidge who supported Kasson last * Convention but let that go, you beat him. But Mr, Henry P. Coolidge who was a soldier in the 8th Iowa Cavalry has been in charge of the Government tin shop at the said Agencjr for a year or more and has really for six months and more been actually doing all the business, •hT* ■ He would like the Agency, and General I can assure you he is well qualified, loyal and true. Do what you cana nd it will be remembered by us. Mr, Becker was appointed by Andy Vice H, Vfheeler removed, Becker has been rejected and there is no one yet appointed. See to it. e «« to . . .... ^ la ^ i I I » _ D. C. Bloomer to Gen, Dodge, Council Bluffs, 21st. ^ Dr. Hann refuses to accept the appointment of Examining SurglL"and has written to Che Commissioner of Pensions recommending Dr. Henry Osborne,. ^ Dr. Osborne has recently taken up his residence here.^ He has purchased property r-nd intends to be a permanent resident. He served several years as a Surgeon in the Army and is a good Republican I hope you will recomiaend his appointment. I have had to send several persons lately to Omaha to be exaa.ined which is a great inconvenience. Dr. Osborne will accept thb place. .oo D. C. Bloomer to Gen, Dodge, Council Bluffs, 21st. n+Tn»an+. r\T March, 1867,. M. W. Robbins io Gen' Godge, Kansas City, 21st;" \s soon after the receipt of your lettera s I could obtain """an"Interview with Mr. Chenute (The engineer of the bridge) I gave him your letter which he promised to answer immediately, ** Scarcely any real Estate was sold here during the winter • and the few sales that have been made this spring have been at very low figures, but there is an increas ng demand and prices are improv- ' ing, and I think I shaU be able to sell before long. If I could sell I think I should leave here, as I am barely making a living without paying any rent, still hope to '^o* better this summer. It has been impossib e for me to be ablu to pay you the interest on the money borrowed, but think I shall be able to sell this spring er in the early part of the summer, as I think tha property is well worth what.I ask for it. Business has been very dull hdre this Winter, but there is a prospeot of a very large e..>igration here this "■ spring and summer. The, seem to be pushing the work on the RR. Bridge as fast as possible; a large number of workmen being em^oyed . ' ■"."i* ' . "jfil. "rt f * onit. ' LJ ' • 'to the Junction City to do business this sum ""'me?: ■ i think the bum« of his store was a great loss to him and he ^'" ■cannot'get the ineurano. except by going to law for it. If I camot •""• get my wote in bank'r«.*«d Lawrence will have it to pay, aM ^on t think he can very well spare the money.., mnrnfO March, 1867. ■ .TJifll the smny South we find in Tenpessee. . oM hope; you are getting along finely at home.I want to hadly •to get home to see you; to plague mama, tease the girls and sing - Indian to the "baby, but I must wait until the powers that be release me and give me leave, which I hope will be this week. In April I shall have lots of plants, shrubs, trees &c. sent from Uncle Sam's gardens to set out in ours, if we are so fortunate as to have one. I only hear fran you once a v/eek; hardly that. The letters come all in a bunch. I received one from Ellayesterday which was very, very acceptable. I read it in my seat in the House, and as I went back in my thoughts I imagined I eould see quiet Ella sliding around, while romping"Lettie was after something at my desk, and both, if I had been there would have received a severe teasing. Does Mother scold a^y, or is she all smiles? . las?. Is Aunt Julia with you, or is Bhe_running after a beau? Does Chickadee 1?akapou4a look for me? Can she walk and does she fcemember the Bong that beings, "Hi Yi V?hiskey oh" &c? Well, I hope you are all learning yopr jausic, go to school, and are improving this long 'Winter. I see by the papers that ma had tho socialbe; whe wrote nothing about it, but I et*!! expect .a letter in the morning. Kiss maia, Jule, aWfebJL ^® Grandpa and Grandma, Uncle and Aunt• ■ ner oi •ijgtm .J. .11 f (|*Ctri. o4 "Tiw 1 , -1. PWIPHiP March, 1867. 'ORr Private Diary Meji. March 23dw-" -* '"^1 hnll •« utU'iS c '{(had qS J' ciscb to Truckee distance of 35 miles* Cisco to Stmimit, work is light, Nitro glycerine was applied instead of powder, 1 1-2 drills used instead of two. Hendy's one. ■'"■Lff- ' " tX ' i '-r ': ; ■ I m |lM« I'rivato Diary Mem, 24th. •inaa .l;/- , r„, Advanced 15 feet a week with nitro glycerine, while with 0.? rn-Jtrt-r-"^ jpowder only 9 feet a week was made from Sumiuitt for two miles running along a steep side hill with six tunnels. John R Gillis, care C, P.R.R. ■■■ " Sacremento. I , l aey , ./lov aaw 3|0:'i.:Xu Private Di ary Mem. 25th.• ... .jji j . , . ^ brm 4 In 1866 the snow was 6 feet deep, in 1865 5 1-2 feet deep ^•rf,*'and in Noy. 1867 17 feet at Simunitt and 19.5 feet seven miles east of Summitt. For 25 milesthe road will be curved on top and at the sides. ^ r t' J, H. Smith to Gen. Dodge, Magnolia, 24th. *** Harvey sHOUld he removed. We sftoured the Harrison Co. delegates for your honor.^ How as a matter of right, we only ask that Mr. A, L. Harve;/ be Vemoved and that Dr. J. H. Rl®® (foniaerly Surgeon f ft> 4 Of 29th Iowa Vol. Infantry) be apiTointed in his stead. ^ . Harvey holdd his connnission by appointment at Washington not from Cole Noel, the District Aeeeseor. ^ .,X„r. , jhb asm ' 1 ' "M H. M. Hoxio to Gen. Dodge, Boome, 24th. I very much fear you directed your letter to Boone, lowa; It has gone to Boone, 13 miles west of Des Moines, and I won't get March, 1867. it. This Post-office is Montana, Boone County. I dp not think that the engine that the N.7,'. Ry. Company y , have at the tank will he ahle to run the coal and the pump. I think we should have an engine, say 18 horse power. I have ordered the or r lumber cut for the platform about 7000 feet. I shall go to Chicago Xwtr: . tomorrow and shall order trucks for the small cars to run in the mine. '• ' i) , . I am completely in the dark about your wishes and cannot • tell what to do. I wrote Dr. Durant on Friday and gave him the es timate of what I thought was wanted. This road is again snowed up and will not be open until Wednesday. Everything else 0. K. • — 1 „ V .... J 9iX ^ Postmaster General: TJa t , trm Delegation from the State, of lowaj in Congress, respectfu'ly request that Col. George C.Tjchenor of Des Moines, Iowa, be appointed Postmaster at Des Moines, in place ofj John Teesdale. h; .sk this'ch.lge'on the ground that Col. Tlchenor entered the service early in the war as a Lieutenant and eerved until its """ close. For his bravery, his untiring devotion to his country, and the Signal ability he displayed While in tha Mrviee, we ask this reward and recognition of his services'. ""H-' t-na t nr. Teesdale has held the offlse f4#-nearly, or quite six M i 1 j j „fy nnd,« no. con.ider that he shouirgiv. way to ,,^aj.ldier. ' '' -.1 'f-iJ I't-twiaJ' v n astlls •J ^Mivnfi MNflP .iwviiaosA 'I j March, 1867. ._ A V Ah . h _ h.Mr I* ^ ^ Jj| Gen. Dodge £o his wife, WgLshingtoh, March 26th. I today received your letter of March 18th and was very Jfj;. . . glad to hear from you, although you are very brief. I am very anxious f ' * • 6o hear from home and get a little vexed when I am put off with one cr ' for my half dozen. I wish you weee here to take care of the infernal «Sri -. (if I may so express it) persistency of the ladies in pessing their plaims and that of their relatives from grandfather down. It is a system pursued here that we have to submit to, but which i^ very annoying. Let me give you an account of my day's work. As soon as up and breakfasted, I took my bundle of letters and started at the west ^ end of Avenue, Gen. Grant's office, and obtained for a sixk soldier a 30 days leave. I then crpssed over to War Depart, ent and got two Brevets for a-Capt. Gilpin of my district; then went over to Q.M. Department and endeavored to get a lot of suspended accounts taken up for a man in Warren County. From there I went with a Mrs. Davis of w Clarke County to the 2nd Auditor to get her claim for additional ^ allowed on account of loss of husband and two sons in the war '"•and to her grsat relief procured it. Then 1 passed down to the Treasury Department and worked uktll elenen in five of the different offices getting attention to different matters sent me: some important some triirllng. Frew, there I went to P. M. General and got a Post Offics flxsd in my district; then tc the Interlcr Department trying ^ to got Stewart Ooodrell appointed Haoeiver. Then to the House to stay March, 1867, ■' n r- ft t - •■ ' ' - until five. After this, all the evening, probably until 12 o'clock, I listen to the applications and persistent importunities of Iowa oSS#X1 This is just one day's work that I must do, and I get to bed ^n<«a.t about 2 A. M. and get up at 8 and keep two clerks at E. H. Sears to Gen. Dodge, Sidney, 26th. As I have been absent from home for nearly two years I fear "T'iiay not be on your list. I therefore write to say that I hope you will not forgtt me in your distribution of documents and garden seeds. * Froia my sojourn of a year and a half among the unr e cons true ted, I am fully "satisfied that the Military Reconstruction Bill is the very thing required and should have been passed two years ago. Andrew Johnson is now in a tight place. Let him execute "« this law faithfully and .in its true spirit, or let him. be impeached and give |jace to a better man. ,7 1' ■ , ^no^l H, HalneW to Gen. Dodge, St. Lo^iis, 27th, , . . D {eiiTCji.'.' • j."' 1 have received the reports of Gens. Ingalls and Babcock ' Which you wire so kind ae to send me. .1 shall be very much obliged if you can procure and send ms copies of the reports of the Qr. Master '2^. ^6eneral for 1864, 6 & «. These contain much information which may be valuable at some future time. I that the Hou::e has oalled for Oeneral Simpson's report . Hhen it is pabllshed I should very much like a copy. I hope soon to March, 1867. . HOC « visit Omaha, If you go home soon, will try to be there 'after arrive so as to meet you. ■'1 Tisr .'f'i •"» : C. R. Johnson to Gen, Dodge, Dept, of Interior, Pension Office I send enclosed and ask your favorable dndorseinent. Please make such use of it as will in your judgment be mos-t likely to effect the desired object. You may truthfully say of my son that he is a - young man of good ability, a good scholar and of exemplary morals, a c 'Church member and a good temfilar, I should be happy to call on you, • ft f fbut am at present imable to leave my room, I am very desirous that - you shoulfl call on the Commissioner of Pensions and secure for me as ( good a position as possible upon the permanent roll. I had hoped to see you at n^y room, south-east Corner of I. and 4th Streets, but suppose it was a»skin^ much, _ , . , . , ^ Note:- 8am i^orrey and others to Gen, Dodge in regard to Post Master, Leon, March 27th, 1867, jJ MKl QVXZ A. C. Cameron to Gen. Dodge, Washington, 28th, ; •>" If" If agreeable, please send me the following public documents; ^Mineral Resources df t'-e West; it has been customary for the clerks from od •/ Iowa to assist their members ill mailing their documents. Any time you desire help, and will let me know, I will b« happy to do all,I can. •Aili enw-tii m rrm^m'G wwl 8sr W MI wrfl Jiadid X 1 wm* t .vm m MIf March, 1867. .''Sfll Martha.P. Goodell to Gen. Dodge, Danvors, 28th,ft«-t .. (. ». . .. Your letters dated March 6th and March 12th reached me in Safety and.I am greatly indebted to you for the interest which you ex press in the matter contained in my letter. My husband has just forwarded to the Secretary of War, Capt. J. B. Hanson's application for a commission of 2nd Lieutenant in the Regular Amy, with a letter and credentials. He has also written to ■ "Gen. Butler and in'both letters has talcen the liberty to refer to you as one who would supprt the application, either on the strength of your knowledge of Mr, Hanson's merit or of the value of my rec ommendation. I ajn sorry to give you any trouble in this matter anfld should ' ♦ ■. ^ , not have done so if I had not taken a deep interest in Mr. Hanson a success whiie he was a prisoner of War, and have ever since known of » Ms excellent character and his strong desire to serve his country in the army-. -5 .. - •v.i' j thank ybti for the book which I hav e received containing ®an account of your Western excursion last September. I have read it ^ With deeninterest. Every item I find in the newspaper relating to the union Pacific Railroad ie read and remembered by me, I imagine my " delight When through your kindness I can read and in imagination steam along ^oute with «ase» > n i , • shall be mMVl happ to see yaisi in Dan"vers again, and it ma, not b. Impo.albl. that wo aU^« at Council Bluffs during tho next five years. March, 1867, .?5ex ^thnmu Isaae Brandt to Geni Dod^ei Des Moines, 28th. X fl ' Enclosed please find list of names of Republicans of Polk County that it v;o"ld be advisable to send doci.mients to. Mrs. Dodge to the General. March 29th. Lettie has been quite unwell for several days and the Doctor aays .1 must keep her in and be careful of her. From all I can learn Congress does not intend to adjourn very soon. I am getting used to - anything that will tak6 you away from home, but not much that will ..bring you towards it. I send a list of articles I wanted if you can bring than. ^ •«iiO -fl We have had no mail for nearly two weeks, so have had no r . • '^♦letters from you very lately. Am not very well some of the time. Wish lo the river would open. I want to go down or somewhere. The baby is we and good} tries to step and walks a little. M. L. McPherson to Gen. Dodge, W nterset, 29th.. , j have carefully examined the Bankrup Account and have conSl ' rwi wvftd I. . eluded not to the office of Register under the act. In this 'CA "k tMei Distritt I think there will be but little businpss under the act, un less it is at Des Moines or at the Bluffs, and it is more than probable that I should be ordered to one or both Jhaces, and that would break into my business here which I do not care to do lualess I can get a position which will justify me in abandoning this practice. ^ I am very mUdh obliged to you for your effort^ my behalf March, 1867, -n'.' and hope to he able at sone future ^time to fully reciprocate your efforts. I have heretofore expressed what I wished to get if possible. ' ♦ ' 'n Senator Harlan has promised to do all he can for me. If a Superintendency is out of the question, it is possible that the act relating to Inspectors fif Indian Affairs may become a law, and if so there will be some offices to fill tinder it. • Gen. Dodge to his wife, Washington, March, 30th. ^ 'We adjourned today to meet July 6th, provided the country demands it. The Senate was called in Executive session and I shall be here about a week looking-after the appointments in my district and other matters, I am in hopes to start home inside, of ten days. * For two days the weather has been fine and spring like but before that it has been rainy, dreary.and cold. Last night I called to see Gen. Porter and Gen. Babcock and families of Gen. Grant's . staff. They are Anxious te see you and think you will like here. Allison and myself havebeen house hunting for several evenings. We now talk of purchasing one and holding it instead of hiring, but I^ believe we better wait until fall; say September. X think better ^ bargains ean be had then. - - a- . , I hope spring Is opening with and that the oold winter ha. " gone, gone . if it has b..n as -VftAdrear,-aS her. ,ou will he glad to sea Since I have hesn here », side and head trouble M. •» i oil •i - k f: March 1867. Mu/K. " - • #■ • r -rr> I , • ■ ■ ■ , w ■■ .- ^ . , . . . ^ do not sleep late; am up by 8 o'clock, although I never go to bed before 12^ SenatorHarlan was here last night until 11 and I take dinner thasre today with the rest of our delegation. Miss Harlan is a very accomplished young lady. Mrs. Harlan is smart and lets no opportunity pass to help along the Senator. Senator Harlan I like very much. He is much more accommodating than Senator Grimes. While Grimes has great strength and good standing, he is very hard to get acqauinted with, Wilson of Iowa, is -one of the moat able men in the. House. I think perhaps the ablest. THien you take him, all in all, in Con gress, he never fails to carry a bill he supports. Butler, I .think will p^l^ out; he ia too impracticable. Logan makes the finest appear ance -on the floor. His manner is good, and his speech excellent, and graceful. Bingham of Ohio is the sharpest and ablest debater. Boutwell the closest.reasoner, Schofield of Pennsylvania watches t all points and never falls tb detect a j9b. Schenck is bitter, able and unyielding; They take extreme views, . Butler, Schenck and Logan are ready to iiifetbtl. Old Thad Stevens says that he would impeach on common humor. ITS it getting so old thiat his voice has failed and his days are short-. ' 1 would not be surprised if wo never saw him here again, but his eye-sight is as good as mine. They do not follow him" as well as they did, -but his old age, Ms long service and his r ^ good work make all respeot hto* < On'"in» l5il"OoHlW.i •id, 9t Brooks Is the leader. He is fron Hew 7ork and is an able and fine debater and is alwaja lie- V \ " : 1 March, 1867, .V-'-' : tened to. Members listen to a man when they know, he is acquainted with the matter about which he is talking. They never listen when they thin he is not posted on his subject. If an army, an Indian or a Railroad matter comes up, they always come to me, and if I rise to speak or ask a question on these matters, they always listen, because they know I am posted. Yesterday I carried a bill through*relating to travel and trade on the plains, although Schenck, Stevens and Clark were against me. They all know that I am posted and that the others are not, Grant pays me great attention and generally sends to me when he wants to have members posted on his views. The f act that I am Chief Engi-V^ near of the Union Pacific gives me good standing, and i am probably better acquainted in the House than any new member, except Logan and Butler. The Lobbv* here - that you have heard so much about are a lot of unscrupulous thluves, ready Ao do anything. The members, a s a gen eral thing, keep clear of them. Pretty women with flashing diamonds and attractive are an adjuribtj not that they are not virtuous but their ability to handle and Influence men give then the position. 1 ' have not met any of theml but have had them pointed out to me as " breaikers to ateer Clear of. Stopping with TUeon, Alllecn and Orlmes has given m. an opportunity to get posted that others do not have. I find most of the m»ber's wives U.ke Washington. The ex citement suits them and 1 am disposed to think you will also like It. March, 1867, The sights, the debates and the opportunity to see the great men" of the covntry, seem to have a charm for the„ J .'''t Kiss the baby and thfe girls and remember me to all. rt/A Mrs, Dodge to the General, Council Bluffs, April 1st, I suppose I must remain in ignorance a.s to your wherea' outs or when to look for you, I a.a very anxious to have you come home, .. What in the world is the House about. There are many things that should be attended to. There is some sickness lately in town. Test's oldest B jr... * child . died last week. Lettie was sibk two or three days; is about now, but it is ver hard to keep her from taking cold. The children ^ ...have been on their high horse today playing April Fool, They are very anxious for a chance to fool their pa; especially Ella, There is very little news. Sue starts East tomorrow for Fort Madison and down to St, Louis# c t > , Tichenor to Gen. Mge, Des Moines, March 30th. '•I lo Bhaommi*' J must express my disappointment and regret at the 'shape matters have taken in the matter of Pension Agent. The confir- * mation of Thompscm displeases your friends as well as enemies, as it takes the office away from here. All wanted Myers removed, but they wanted him supplanted by a man who lived here Your letter to Brandt '(written by Ensign) oPeates the lelief that you secured Thompson's " oonfirmation as it refer®• tb Tht^aon as y ur friend and intimates ♦ # - JiwrnJio March, 1867. promises of " clerkship" &c. Brandt (the d -d fool) has shown the letter - a fault of indiscretion rather than malice, and here let m<a- :.4 c.:;, say that you had better be very careful about writing this Brandt. • ' . Since I "am out in the cold" on both Pension Agent and .'Receiver, I shall hop that you-will_move Heaven and Earth to get me in for Post Master, and think you ought to succeed in this since you . have helped conservative confirmation. If you can trade even you INMI l^ill be good service for the party. I cannot see why Johnson would not.want Teesdale removed as he (Teesdale) is in favor of impeachment and the fiercest of Radicals; although he voted against you last fail. He entertained Wendell Phillips and Fred Douglass when ' k IW' . they were here recently. I think Col. Johnson, the President's Secretary, would help you ih my behalf. O "J. - Palmer wrote you in reference to Brandt for Post Master before ne knew you had recommended me- and when he supposed I would get Pensioh Agency. It don't make any difference about his promises r letfci I to Brandt last fall, 'he knows he had no right to promise anything. It will not do any how to buy such a man as Brandt, as he is so fear fully uripopulrr that his support would d--m any man. It would ruin you here to get him an office; yet if you s^e proper to follew It Palmer's advice dd So, but I protest. I know, however, that Palmier wants me appointed and was glad to know yau had recommended me. He simply carried out this promise to Brapdt*^, Brandt is now Depty Ife. treasurer of State and is well off besides. March, 1867. .Tic: .fto' I recomniehd George Whittaker for Supt. of Court and Cur.toni i House here. He is a practical architect and Master builder and can / •"•^' "'get all the recommendations and give all the bonds required. See to it that he is appointed. John Browne, an old copperhead, has applie ■ for the place. He is a d --d old Rebel and utterly incompetent and must not be appointed. I would like to control the Custom House mat- '"ter as far as possible. * ^ Pqj, God's sake push" the Post master matter to success! Use every means necessary. Tell them what you please about me. , ' . ■ . ' : i.. n«<l* C. 0. Cole to Gen. Dodge, Des koines, April 1st. * " George Whittaker of this city is a practical builder of ( much experience and unquestlned integrity. Pe Is Just the man to have the Immediate control and direction of the work In erecting our new Post-office building. There is no man in the city, nor, so far as I know, In the State, who is superior to him In practical knowledge or reliable Integrity as a builder. He has been a Kasson man, but 18 reliable for us now and hereafter. Secure him the appointment of superintendent or whatever it Is called, for the P.O. If possible. By the way, I have been shown one or more confidential '"^''letters by Kaseon's friend to candidates for Governor., In which they •"promise support. If they are assured of reciprocal support for Kasson for congress newt time. Look well to that matter: ^ ^ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1866 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/ee0999e5722ff49a32b639ad0d1d7e80.pdf 580958469a452216eba6246486c77d94 PDF Text Text . I. t '"XT !'*. •'1, April, T867. .r?kAjr Allen. For th'is favor," Gerier*al, I will bO under great obligations and if all can be arranged right, I hope to be able to reciprocatd on some future occasion. Geo. Whittaker is well pleased at receiving the appointment I as Superintendent o'f the building to be erected here. Hoyt' Sherman made special trip to Washington in his behalf, so I am told, I presume that Ur. Brown will not be the only applicant for this position. Mr. Webstter started for LeWis this morning with a" party to make further examinations and* to run line from that point to the Bluffs. A. L. Chetlain to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, U.T. May 2nd. Your favor of the 5th of March enclosing note to Mr. Snyder for passes was received yesterday. Accept my sincere thanks for the favor. I think I wrote you that through Mr. House I obtained of Gcnl. Supt. Stevens passes for self and wife. « We have been here six weeks. We had a long and tedious tri'> of it coming through. We rode 400 miles in an open sleigh after leaving Denver. My wife stood th^'hardships of the journey better than I supposed she would. Everybody has treated us with considera tion since we arrived. We have a pleasant home at Capt. Hooper s, -delegate to Congress, who is* an old friend, fomerly of Galena. We have made the acquaintance of several firtft class Gentile fami lies, and will therefore not'want for congenial society during our -4MV Ai-re. . I called on Mrs Dodge on my way here. Was gla " to see , -y; > ^ ■ . • iS'-v" : April, 1867. ^ .r her, as well as j'our sister Julia and the little girls. . Ella had retained a perfect recollection of me. Shall I hope to see them ^ all again on my return to tha States? My wife joins me in kind regards to yourself, to Mrs, D, to Julia, to the little girls. We , shall hope to see you here during the coming summer. Wishing you health and success. Remember me to Mr, House and Capt, Bailey, Geo. C Tichenor .to Gen, Dodge, Des Moines, 3rd:- . I called on Mr. Smith (nurseryman) today and gave him your let- « « •ter. He felt highly complimented by your expressions of confidence in his judgment, and'said he woul-^ send you just the things at once and would write you full instruction. He is a great friends and adiAirere of yours and you can rely on what he says and does, John Brown, Esq., is ver anxious to have his son appointed to the Naval Cadetship, and befeged Palmer and myself to write you in ^ his behalf. His son would pass a good examination and is a.splen-^^^ did boy. As Brown is a Democrat we did not feel like giving him much encouragement. Yet he is a" very decent Democrat and often votes for our candidates. We have been unable to find a soldler(s son or a Republican's son that fills the bill and that wants it. Please write me what you conclude to do in the matter, as Brown is very anxious to know soon, , , i have received my appointment an(} sent on my bond. Palmer and Geo, W. Jones are my bondSiawi, so you see I have placed myself in the hands of two of ycur best fnier^s in the matter and have thus ut a stop t6 farther cause for suspicion or jealousy or ill Apri 1, 1867 . . T >51 . ; I . feeling. Everybody seems satisfied and nearly all delighted with my appointment anf^ I trust you may never regret giving it to me, " It seems the Presi'^ent has gone back on Kasson. Wiat d© you think "of it? I hope it is so, for when-he is killed off at Wash ington, he is essentially dead everywhere. The fight is growing warm here between Williaiason and Baker; Williamson is" gaining ground. Regards-to all. '■ Geo. B. Ruby to Gen. Dodge, Mr* Ayr, Iowa, 4thr- ** I am making an effort to secure my appointment as Post' Master at this place and if you would use ^'our influence in my behalf with the Department, I would esteem it a great favor that I would gladly reciprocate should opportunity offer. Our present P. 1i. is notoriously inefficient and is voted a perfect boor by all who have to receive their m^il matter through . his office, ' He has been acting P. M. here for the past two years and has never received any postage stamps from the department in 411 that time. The ]p»ople are very anxious to have him removed, I have reluctantly consented to discharge the duties of the office in case i am appointed, ' C'*,LciU' ft i.- '■ Gen. Dodge's Private Memoranda, May 4th; , Ames, Dillon, Duff, Carter and Durant turned the road over to the ^'cOTipany and- placed lir, ^yder in charge as Superindent, also went instructldns to liKI as Chief Engineer. ^ • Instrueilons^4 tAe fihldf Ei>ij«eer, U.P.R.R , j ,'0 Tt. ahhll be r, U.P.R.S t, It aMhll be the a1 ^1. Sltnl.. ' l i '.i'- ^ . -1 . I ' ■ April, 1867. . » e T duty of the Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad to take • • • » charge of all matters pertaining to the construction of the road completed an oper^^ted under direction of the Company, the erection of all buildings, bridges, docks, and all extraordinary repairs. He shall submit to the President and Board of Directors in writing all plans for anticipated new work or for extraordinary repairs with reasons therefor with an estimate of the cost of the same. and no such work shall be commenced without the sanction of the Board of Directors or Executive Committee, ifj. * i- k X Oliver Ames, Prest. Pro Tern, li" J.-iOTvl'. ; f c'VOiO'. li / \ Thomas C. Durant, '■ fit ■> * f f*" - -» *« r * ♦ / ~ W ^ ' A . I'UJ! , ( t ■ '-'t ta Committee ) Jotin Duff, * ■ • 11Jee ' >:■ .D CliW ft;' ( • • r ' ' ■ ■ ' ) Sidney Dillon, os .a f J flfyJ ♦ f w r rX ■ ) T. J, Carter, Govt, Director, Omaha, May 4th, 1867, j Gen, G. M. Dodge, • ^ t iittl: ' CMef Engineer U,PR.R, TO** ■rjnri I Dear Sir;- You ?re requested as Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad to give your attention to such erections and work on the comlpleted portion of the road as the enclosed instructions require. sf Very respectfully yours, , 1I ... - ,. . / '4 'ju,;. ■ -ij. >.1 , ■ , Committee ■k 9 ' ,) Oliver Ames, Pres, Pro. Tern, ( y Thos, C Durant, V.P. v- - j John Duff, . — - ^ * ) Sidney Dillon, ) T,J, Carter, Govt, Director, •1 y^- "■ . '•■ -.•i,. April, 1867. J, Duff to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 4th: IftirT f'-U lio L I left the land mortgage at the Recorder's office in Omaha, with the copies, subject to your order, I should like to have it * ■ » « recorded as soon as pssible as it is desirable to issue the bonds Irkmediately for the urposes of the company. Will you iease make up a statement of the present condition r - of the land donated to the Company and what in your opinion is the proper plan to adopt to perfect the title in the Company and the best plan for selling them, whit officers should be appointed to • • r - manage them, and I will get the Directors to adopt it. We have t appointed Lir. Snyder Superintendent and given him all the power *7 that he asked, and. I trust htat he will come up to expectations of His friends in the responsible position in which he is placed. The CommittG© have adojjted some instructions for the Chief Engineer which I trust will be acceptable. The Committee all leave for home today and I should be pleased to hear from you at your earliest convenience about the lands. I suppose the Und Mortgage will have to be returned to the New York office and any of the blanks not used c^ be kept for future use. ( ' Kind regards to your family. « ' ■ ■< Gen. Dodge's Private Mem.5th; * •' Amea, Duff, Dillon, Carter, Snyder and Gen. Hunter called to see ae on their way home^ Jp Chaa.•Parsons, Cash, to Gen, Dodge, St. Louis, 8th. The 5/20's selling at 107 v/s are of the 1867, ■' . j. « ■ . - issus of 1862 and coramand increased rate frora the fact that they . wei*e the first introduced in Europe a d sell best there. Why the two next sorts differ In rate, 5 l/4 to, 6, I don't know,. The next sort 107 3/4 have interest from J?nuary to know, which is the reason of their price? interest on them accrued is over 2% on gold. You must not let your 7/30's run beyond time due, as if you do, you can not exchange them but will'have to take pay in cash. But you haver? a year to go on. : . ov G. W, Clark to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 8th. . t. ' •I desire 'to assure you. General, ,that my appointment of Bowers was prompted by no disrespect to you or your friends; neither was it done on the application of Mr, Kasson or his friends, but because he was the most competent, offered the best terms to me, and is the most uncomprosmising Radieal. He voted for you last fall, and o'f this I was convinced before I appointed him. I never scratched the Republican ticket in my life and Ixave no excuse for those who do. I will be pleased to talk more fully about this matter when I see you. I yesterday arrested and brought to this place, S. B. Hempstead, P. M. at Adel, charged with robbing the mail. He is guilty and, . will be convicted. Before I left there yesterday, the citizens were vig orously agitating the question as to who his successor should be. Of course the Republicans there depend on you to secure the appt. of their choise. I only.»eiitlon this subject for the purpose of - fl f ' llOoJ[ i/.t » , ; n tn,,... ' v.. ■ April, 1867. . . suggesting to you that, unless the promtest attention is given to i' , I fear the Democrats will get their man in, ~ -- A, P.. Anderson to Gen. Dodge, Sidney, 9th: ' i» Some of my friends here are talking of taking my name before the Senatorial Convention" of this district this fall. Wiat do you think of-my chances in your cotinty? Can I get a delegation from Polk in case you don't have a candidate of your ovm? My friends : here tell me that I will hage no opposition in securing a delega tion of this county to.the Convention, but I do not wish to do any thing -bout it unless *1 can feel pretty sure of winning. I want to know something about;prospects in your county, and how you stand ' on the question. ' . . - ♦ Don't wish it geheraly. known yet that I will be a candidate-- • might conclude didn't want It— but then you can learn what would ^ be the prospects- in such an event. Let me hear from you soon, j. L. Williams to Gen. Dodge, Fort Wayne, 8th- ,iiOT hoime aj^in, and have yours of the 3rd instant. Snyder is Supt. If consistent with your views of right and policy, t hope you will explain to him the propriety of considering Whether he cannot place Mr. GUman in some subordinate position in connection with the running of the trains or manage ment of the office, if, after inquiring, he finds him competent. He is a cousin of Mrs. Secretary McCulloch's, who takes much interest in him. She haa requested me to look after themaAter. She sayd May, 1867. I . • ■ he is of an excellent family, and a disabled soldier. I feel per- , Sonally anxious to meet her wishes, while the general interest of^ , our great work, which you have so much at heart, may be pornoted-- at least not impaired—by influential friends in high places. This you understand, though it cannot be explained on paper.^ I take it for granted that Mr. S, is entirely trust worthy, and has had experience in railway express business, and in other posi- < tions on the trains. After reading my letter to Mr.. Snyder, please hand it to him, or the person controlling appointments. ■ . •«!"". 'u' aA tA, Saunders -to Gen. Dodge, Omaha,. 9thi:- 3 !I . ' You are right -in -the g-eneral un'erstanding of the stock mat ter. True, Mr. "ollsy did not say in so many .words that you and I . should have the first payment of our stock receipted,, but I told him that you and I could, in all probability do enough in the way of introducing him-to others, and in otherwise aiding the corpora tion, to allow him to grant us that favor, and thought he assented, and,'indeed, now he does not take back anything, but says that whatever our services may be worth to the company, that he shall recommend to be allowed. I«h ve taken hold.in good earnest and hope to yet do enough for them to make Mr. W. feel willing to credit my account with it - 10^- and 1 beMleve that.if you will do the same thing that we can both yet comer out acoording to what I intimated to you. Of course ■neither^ of us want anything unless we do some- May, 1867. ' thing for them.* The prospect now is ffrst rate to get a large suh-_ S * scription list to the stock at oiir town, A. Saunders fo Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 9th. " « ' ^ •Since my return I have used a fair proportion of ra y time in # assisting mr,* VJoolsy to further the interests of our .Insurance Coni- ' patny," The prospect is good .and- I now think that Omaha will take hei? full share of the stock. Mr, V/oolsy cssures me that your labros and mine will be fully «appreicatod and thRt ha feels nilling to make such allowances to us as our services will justify, I hope Council Bluffs will do as much as OmahR. If she-dOes„ I will be satisfied. The seed has ^ been sown, and 1 think, in good ground. Mr. W, can report the par- — ticulars of the matter. / Col, E. Merrill to Gen. Dodge, St. Louis, lOth; I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the following documents from you, for which you have my thanks, viz : . ^ tJ. P, R/ H, Report of Gen« Dodge on line crossing the Rocky Mts, ^ ' V Chf, Engr. on briding the Missouri River, » h " I , * Consulting Engr. on bridge across Missouri River W i I J •• t J.rj T. C. Durant Vice, President for 1864. 1865, ''^'The Great TI.P.R.P. Excursion to the_h\indredt'-. meridian, ^ j, L. rilliaiae to Oan. Dddge, Fort Rayne, 10th: In further response to yours of 3#d inst, I say that ''7* l/tcf i'-'- May, 1867. i,»^ your six blisters have fully relieved you. Our Eastern Committee were fortunate in being out just in ' ■ j . • . ' ■ : - • . ' ' time to witness the Missouri in its strength. They have seen the elephant, and I suppose are satisfied that the Missouri is not to I be fooled with, or bridged in 6 months. I wish I could have been there to see. Am glad to learn that no great damage was done to the road, and that you lost no bridges. ' ' ^ • t, r • 1 hear nothing of Mr, Buckensderfer, whether he has got out or not. It is quite time that point was settled. I saw none of the Coramittee on their return, and am in ignorance respecting the • rpad. I suppose the Maj'^ monthl^- meeting will be neld in N.Y. on 22nd. If it is, I will endeavor to attend. On the 25th, I must atten^meeting of P, Ft. W, & C. road at Pittsburg, We prefer in creasing our capital one and one half millions to be applied to ' * • • r:iirolling stock and permanent improvements. I have 4u8t retiJrned from nearly 3 weeks vacation from busine80--vislting relatives, who are getting old. And now, in looking " forward three months, over mtuerous business engagements', pri ll vat# .(nd pblle, it begins to be a little doubtful whether I can ^ spare 2 wonths or more to accompany you; yet I don't give it up. Arrange for the horse, and if I should fail, others of your party can take him. If your surveys of various comparative routes had A > p^'Ogresr.ed farther, so as to present the important question in a for a comparative view, as was the case last fall bet-^veen I If '< I May, 1867. . , ■ . . ^ and Fort Saunder,s ihen it would be more important and ^ take less time. But I suppose your reconnoissance now will be in ' ' great part to direct what lines shall be surveyed. Any light you can give me as to the state of the questions at isstie, and the time it will probably require to go through to Salt Lake and return to Omaha, will enable me tc decided more understandingly. 'if you have ascertained, please say who and hov? many will form your party. I know it will be very peasant, and I shall never have so good an opportunity to see the country and the line. Is it probable you will go again in September and October? Ity friend, Mr. Oilman, writes me that Mr. Bean has given hliff* a baggage car, for which he seems very thankful and pledges his best • ' . . . . efforts to deserve something better after a while. But you may still send my letter to Mr. Snyder. It may serve to keep Mr. Giiaan in view. Have just sent to Mr. Kountze $250, the late assessment on T. Stock. Chas. W. Davis to Gen. Dodge, Springfield, 111, 10th: The telegraph annouces this morning that ^ 0. Coleman has brought suit for $1'.'0,000 demages against you, myself and half a V e dozen others. This is the first that I've heard and all that -I khow. If you can, will you please tell me anything more about it; also if anything has been done, or if there is anything to do. May, 1867. . ' ' It seems to me that the miserable scoundrel ought to -be satis fied with the little punishment that he got. , -ilii/;. T I This is my home for the present. . ^ n<rtX a-i nl Sam. E Mackey to Gen. DoBge, St. Joseph, Mo. 10th; ^ -di'il left home two weeks ago in search of emplosnnent. I expected « . - to get a.situation on the Hannibal and St, Joe R. having, indeed, been partly promised one, but it turns out tnat I have come at a most unfortunate time, as I am informed that there not only exists no vacancies but that the Company is reducing its force in all ^ departments. • ' I have, however, the promise of the President and Superintend ent of the road that I shall have the first vacancy# This is encouraging ais far as it goes. , . _ ni ' — I had intended, in case I failed in my object here, prosecuting my search to Omaha, but so many disparaging reports have reacaed me concerning affairs there (so many there out of work, living so high &c. ) I have concluded to let a letter serve my purpose and save the expense of a journey. General, I do not know to whom I could apply to there who I ' feel «.ulrt try to -)o more to secure my object than you. And though ^ have already received far more favors from you than I have deoervod (for which I assure you 1 feel deeply grateful) my neoee sity me to .alt again, if you regard me worthy, your assistance. •l ad all particular what I do, providing I can make an iM 17555 • May, 1867. ."' V - 'honest livlihood. If you can get me a situation on your railroad, I think I could make myself useful, as I am not without experience ' in railroading, hnving served-3 years in the general office of the Marietta & Gin. R; R. a position which I-gave up to enter.the army. If you can give me a place, I promise in return that faith fulness and fidelity shall-characterize my Efforts to serve. Your opinion formed from our past connection I hope will attest this;. , for while I was with you, though I grant I could not serve you in the capacitj' I was then in as effeciently as I would have liked, . ^ you can hut admit that I worked for you in good faith. ^ -itI am now anxious to get employment, for the reason that since my exit from the army I have been married. ' ' There is nothing doing in Ohio, business of all kinds is a drag Besides, I have, through my connection with the amy, become 80 thoroughly westernized that I would like to make some part of , it my future home, ■ . I feel mortified that I have not written to you before to tell you that your kindness to me]^ alsd my father and sister, who feel most grateful towards you and Mrs, Dodge for your kind treat..,ent of them, My sister and Col,'Le Fever were married last December, and are living in Clyde, Ohio, I would day that I am better acquainted with the pasenger department than any other, but would fil<«kfully accept any position Llay, 1867. you may proffer. ^ >i . .,t f^rro't , . Greo. E. Ford to Gen. Dodge, Philadelphia, 11th: Your favor enclosing letters to Gens. Gjo^nt and Rawlins and Secy. Stanton, came duly to hand, and I at once proceeded with them to Washington and presented them. On my return, I found your telegaam; but'then it was too late to rectify my mistake . I am ' sorry it was so; but as I have not yet heard from the War Department, they will doubtless not pay any attention to my application.^ Lyman has signified nis non-acceptance. . , . ^ Gen. Rawlins came to see me at the .hotel before I left, and ^said he would push the matter along for me. ^ Many thanks for your kindness.in the matter. Should I be suc cessful, I know it will be entirely owing to your generous endorse ment of my character. Rawlins was very much pleased, and said he ' i felt certain ♦hat ^ would Jje successful in obtaining an appointment. However, the examination is yet to go through with and I may stick on that, but hope to the contrary„ r ^ To Mr^s.Dodge from her brother, J. k. ~rown, St. Louis, 11th. i had heard by Lawrence of Lillie's second son. prom my heart wis' ' her joy and happiness. I wish liinerva could manage so as to escape some portion of i.er excessive labor, though I suppose that of the two evils, too muc'i labor or too much ennui, the latter is the worse, so tha she gains as much as she loses. If we go to St, Pavil, we will probably start by the 20th of Af\ May, 1867. .7de( June, t'lough to siiit your convenience, we would postpone as late as " the first of July, though we would rather go a ^ew days .earlier. We have not yet fully determined to go. ' u " Dr. Elliot is still holding forth at the Cor, 9th and Olive. He made a six weeks visit to New Orleans this spring. We met Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Pegram at the opera about two months ago. They told . rte where they lived, but I have forgotten I think they are T)oarding,-or were. We, that is Carrie and I, went up to "^uincy la t week and called on Gen. &.Iillrs. Bane ; He is quite well and ^ ^ hearty,"but she is very poorly. She has been in very poor health several months. Quincy is-a beautiful place. Ed' and P. Getchell to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 11th: " I enclose herewith my declination of the appointment of cadet ^ to the U. S. Naval Academy. As stated herein, I induced to do . so from the advice of our family physician, whose decision, after a critical examination, discourages me relative to my physical qual ifications, a fact which causes me the keenest regret, as I was most anxious to* avail myse-lf of ,so fortunate a privilege. * I beg to assure you that I shall ever remember with the mo f^t sincere gratitude this generaous mark of your distinguished favor and kindness, and 1 pledge to you the hope that the future may pre sent an opportunity for me to prove Ift A practical manner my appre-, elation of your kindness. ' • , '. iuw i . < oi OA Mr 11 508 May, 1867. ,v-. Gen. Dodge's Private Mem. 12th: ' " ♦iiofni ^rtirt#iiir ,«;♦ * Two miles track laid today.' Same, 12th. ."•Wrote Dillon. r' nefl 'wif' .•■'XeR '3W^ . ■ .' C.C. dJourse to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 13th: ■-)" ' The name of the young man I desire to recommend for appoint ment to the Naval school is V/illiam T. Crosthwait, a son of Mr. Enoch Crosthwait, lately of Indianola and now a resident of this city, . '1.. -i w ir/ «r . ' . trot r:**" '"r|3 mJ frtw Elkhorn, May 13, 1867. ^ , ^ _ Dear Aiontie. Father just received a letter from the General that nearly broke my poor mother's heart. Papa did not blame the General for being angfy, but he thought he ought to have waited until he found it was his fault, Pa did riot, think Mr, Hunger would have the face.to ask for any thing when he wAf us. I - . r>r ol ;i r In haste • . Estelle. -Idl .M) . . ■ nm^ noffhtO.-B. Bailey to Gens:Dodge, Elkhorn, 13th: el ^ I by yolir. letter just received that Mr. Hunger charged you H'^ente apeice for' the trees they took in to you. I was perfect ly eurprised to learn that fact, and more surprised to think you would pay such a price, for tress o.fjf your own land and your fath- ^ ' "I '* , mdSL . . May, 1867. ' er's, without knowing whether I agre.ed to pay it, * hof* .rr»'^ til . I J. R. Reed to Gen. Dodge, Adel, 14th: c r- ' ' ■ The Republicans here have not agreed upon a ,man fro P. M. Two Reps, and one Cop. are trying to get the place. M, R. Morgan to Gen, Dodge, Ft. Leavenworth, 16th:. f ' ■ ■ I was very sorry to leam froa a letter received froa Col. Chambers that you-were suffering from an old wotind." I do hope it . will not continue long. . , V Should you wish to come down here to see about your suit, you know that Mrs. Morgan- and myself will be glad to see you and Mrs. Dodge or either of you. . '' • - Hancock's expedition is over,' and you know the result from the papers, A. J. Smith and Custer are out with the troops, and.»,,i it is supposed they will have enough to do when the grass is up., ' Indian agents are disgusted; there is no money to be made by them this season. Gen. Hoffman was offered a command of the In- . dian territory, but he, preferring to remain here, declined. Gen. Davidson gives'up his staff position and takes the command declined by Hoffman, Capt. RoblnSon is here an-^ is doing very well. I thank you for those reprts. Gen. Sackett's report is the only one of much interest. The others were evidently off on a tour for their own amusement, Capt. James P, F. Ne'ili to Gen, Do'^'ge, Ft, Sedgwick, the heavy press of duty at this post just now must bo my ex- '■ -,»< \n " -A" ■ ■ ■ ■• ' . ;■ -v May, 1867. CUB© for not thanking you before this for the many kindnesses Mrs. Neill and daughter received from you while on their journey to this • place. I hope I may at some fu.ture perio.^ be ajDle to reciprocate , your kindness, , They are both very well and send their kindest re- -f gards to you. Allow me to say that when yor pome to this post that[; my quarters must be your home. d lil . i .txi . Snyder to' Gen. Dodge., Omaha, 16th, - Have given Mr.Oilman a position as Train Baggage Master and will look out for him. He takes hold well, and is apparently sat- _ * ' »■ isfied with his position.' , , " i , Will write Mr. liaqkey tonight to come up.and will give him a^ ' start, • • ^ I • I ' ' O It will take us three woeks yet to get the road all right at Elkhom.' Hppe you will be well enough to get over next week, as I think you Wdll have some bridging done at foot of El: horn grade to ■ *4fl save us next year. Am having all the business we can do. Earnings this week, 1 rcfA«' think will bo over $20,000 cash and $40,000 Government. Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodgp,. N. Easton, 20th: t . • Tour telegram of the 16th is received in reference to let Mtg. It la already recorded^ in Nebraska. If you are going out the 1st of JWve-wr threreabouta, I think your suggestion to take it out then and tMfW it reaordmdr.would answer all urposos and save expenses. 1 ilMlLl be in Ifsii ®5rH|,thi9 week at monthly meeting of directors, r • . ' ' (T K ' I wj '7' ■',' ■<''!>V ,.-; •>, May, 1867. « • ,' ' and will consult with some of the parties who have more experience • in 'these matters than I have, and write you. There was a meeting h, of stockholders of Cr. Mobr. at Phila. ^turday, at which Duraat, ' - Killiams and Gray were left off of Board of Directors, And Dillon, Alley and Hazard put on, Dillon to be President. I thin)c that, the;— new board will have all the efficiency of the old, and will have the confidence of the stockholders and public., and wj.ll carry every needful economy into the construction of the road. In furnishing supplies to engineering parties, I notice large, numbers of buffalo robes, hlanket.s, pistols, rifles and such, b.s it would seem should last a long time. Are the parties that receive .these supplies uiade^ accountable? It occurred to me that from the number being talcqji that they might sell them or be careless and lose them, expdcting the Company would keep them supplied. I also .notice freight to Salt Lake charged at 60 and 65 cents per lb. In lookin after these men, it would be well to make them feel that-they are respon sible for their equinent; and if not returned, will be charged to them, whenever lost by their'fault. « i irlt C. C. Nourse to Gen. Dodge; Des MoineS , 18th; 'tfO Yours of the IBth received. The young man's full name'is Willism Thompson Crosthwait; age 18 years Feb. 15, 1867; place of rosi<!|ence, Des Uoines, Iowa. I have obtained the papers, and think there is no doubt Crosthwait can pass muster, except as to age. The regulations say none can be admitted except betwaen the ages of 14 and 18 years. Crosthwait was 18 the 15th of Fehy. last. I < hope this will not matter, . . . i » - , I • * I I son much obliged by your kindness. Hope youare better of that UiioLL cold. UUJLii • Harlan ncll iw.li here today. Don't -know why. f All well. . ^itGen. Dodge to Gen. Shenaan, Council ^luffs, 20th: I am beginning to have serious doubts of Gen. Axxguer's ability to make a campaign into Powder River, and at the same time give ample protection to the R. R. , the Llail route and the Telegraph. His forces are too limited to do all well, while they are suffi- . • *• ) cient tp do one of them efficiently. In the last two weeks the Indians have developed their game t same as they did in spring of '65. 1st. They struck us this side of Sedgwick and cleaned out .t*o of our sub-oontractors of everything they had, and soared the wrkmen out of their boots, so they abandoned the work and we can not iget them back. , , , end. They, .truck one of my engineering parties on Lodge Pole and took one pair of mules, and'notified them to leave, pulling up ' t all of our stakes, Ac. 3rd. They attacked our tie men in the Black Hills and drove them off. Oheyenen burning up their traps, fto; and also cleaned out on# small party '-n LaraAie plains. 4th. They attacked Mr. Brown's engineering ?Sriy, on'^tWri4th, .Vlteok Creek, killing one of his men, Lr. Stephen Clark of He. . 1 ' ''HHtP'f'j ' ' V May, 1867. York*, taking his stock; and also killed one of the escort, and took part of their stock. 'SVhile pitching into us, they burned the stage station called Fairview, between Morgan and Sedgwick; also burned stage station at Cooper Creek, and ^ock Creek, west of Saunders, taking stock. The mail will stop unlessAugur will protect the stations. You know men will not run those routes with scalping Indians along the.:i, unless troops are there to protect the^n. And we cannot hold our men to our work unless we have troops, and Augur cannot furnish them even after the ro'-d is built up there. Our station men will not stay at the tanks and stations, some 20 miles apart, iinprotected. ^ The great difficulty is that Augur has only two companies of cavalry to scout that whole line, and seven or eight companies of infantry to protect 300 miles of opened work. Now, is it not more Important to, this year, use his available force to potect our gen eral line of travel, the mail, telegraph and stage, than to push north into a c ountry that not a man will travel this serason, and t next fall or spring, when we are at Crow Creek and you can get a mounted force frcm the Souterhn states to make the Northern camqpgin? Hi til the Cheyenne and Sioux of the South hostile, playing between atioky Hill and Platte, andAugur with all his forces far north, it "seems to me we are at the mercy of the ReS Man. My engineering parties are driven into Saunders, and Augur says it is- impossible to now increase their escort, and they are working'in the worst May, 1867. . ■ C Indian country you have got. You must take into consideration the line over Laramie Plains. It is the most exposed of all, and where we have got to operate extensively this season. Would it not be best to garrison the posts of Larainie, Casper, Reno, Phil Kearney and F. aaith strongly, so that 2 to 400 men can at any time be massed to go after my bands and place all under an active man, and Ifct him take care of the Indians up there? No white man or train, except government, will travel that route this year, therefore to take care of the posts we have to go there and to hold the Indiana up there is all that is required. Let A-ugur take the rest of his forces and operate along the line from North Platte West. He will then have force enough' to give confidence to the workmen, the stage and the emigrants. . j . I submit this for you to consiaer. pien we went into the Powier River country in '68, we took more mounted troops to hold ^ open the stage route alone than Gen. Augur has got in his depart ment. and he has got Just as big a Job on his hands now as we had then and larger, because the Indians have more confidence. If Chas. Bent or George is with the Southern Cheyennes, thoy will play h—1 "Ith our completed road. We are now at Alkali, 40 miles west or North Platte. and I tremble every day for fear of a ' stampede. Have smothered all the recent attacks and kept them out of the press.' Augur and myself only know it, but should our men get at the real truth, twy will stampede. Stage agents, telegraph May, 1867. men, emigrants, tie contractors and'R. • R.'"men"of all descriptiohftJ ' ' '^ut there* are pressing for protection, and while Augur feels the Importance of giving it, how can he if he moves all his mounted men 500 miles north? If-the Indians south had kept quiet, I should have felt easier, hut between two fires, with the temptation.we are holding out to the., in the vast amount of stock, provisions, w icc. on the line, with such temporary means as we have to protect ourselves, I know they will give us grief, I know from a long talk with Gen. Augur that he does not feel competent to protect these routes and make the campaign. And knowing this, I have written frankling to you, I say nothing to any one else, because I am determine(^__^j to go through to Crow Creek if we have to abandon everything else, no matter what the In^'ians do. I am going up on our road. Un fortunately, I am sick; have been for two weeks confined to the house, butt my presence up there will g^-ve' confidence to a portion of Wh men. If we cte hold our men to' it, we will be at Sedgwick in ^une. • pf Augur had another regiment of cavalry, that alone would '^fhim on his feetj tout I' know it is impossible for you to get a j therefore I ha-tfe very strong convictions that Augur should put his energies on the great route, while Hancock uses his movable force to tollow and fight the Gheyennea and Sio\ix on the Platte and Smoky Hills, The Arapahoes will soon be heard from. They are working thwards Laramie- Plains, and when they get to work we will ^>1 81 'B16 "' ^ • aV. . .. . ■• .' •■ ^ t a)'. ,i ' ' tf fm ,?5 /; /, . May, 1867. have fun. To cross us from Sedgwick to Bridgers Pass, I do nof"* see how it is to he done with less than a regiment of cavalry. And unless I can operate extensively this season, we are tied up for next year, I am looking every day to have them hum our ties dis tributed up Pole Creek, ^e have heen placing them on every l/s mile 1300 in a place and if disposed they could do us irrepar&hle damage. > 2Ift '■ ■■ . ' ^ (Jen. Dodge to Jesse L. VJilliams, 22nd. . i: !>.-o . t I saw Snyder -today. He said Gilman took hold well. If he does well, he would put him forward. He*is now Baggage Master on a train. Said he would keep an eye out for him, a^d promote him &c. so you can depend on his taking an interest in him. Have got location made over Black Hills. Party under Hills were Tip Lodge Pole. Indians bad; killed one man In Brown's party on . Laremie Plains, and stole some stock, but t .ill keep the thing mov ing, Indians or no Indians. Have increased Brown's escort and put him «, his feet again. Have mada strong appeal to Sheman to aban don all expeditions into Powder River country and throw whole force -n.te protect mall, telegraph, stage and ra'llroad routes to Utah. • • *lrfj : ¥. T. Co. sold out to TJells, Fargo & Co. for $50,000 Ul* and* $15000 or $23,000 in W. F. & Co. stock -forget Which-'.: it Will pay us about 30 per cent on investment, so they sAy, and he a good thing, I guess, with Indians so had. write me aft.r the May meeting. Do all you can to keep things May 18G7. -r ■ A moving and get 5th hundred under way. ' ,5^7 3.-»r> 0 :T .fic't tru:* ^ Am better today. Have been out as far as Elkhorn Bridge and back. Am hopeful that I am going to get right up. ^ • Some man by name of Rogers makes a good railroad to Utah up Boulder. It is a pretty strong thing on paper. He has never been on ground, but he makes a strong argument. L. P. Browne to Gen. Dodge, Kansas City, 22nd: i 00.31 I enclosed deed of trust, which has just been returned from the Recorder's office. I sent you the note before you left Ft. Leavenworth. . ! f Hope you had a safe and* pleasant trip home. ^ t T*'# St. Louis, May 22, 1867 Dear sister Annie: ' n : ifty u I ' I have just closed a further engagement with Messrs. Charles Beardslee & Bros, to remain with them for an'indefinite time, and this will prevent my going north this stuamer, did not care to remain but they would not let me off. I* had become quite inclined to go to Minnesota and so had Carrie , and I jddge from your letter thdt you would also like to go. And, having, decided to remain in the city, I shall, as soon as possible,' make arrangements for housert keeping* and just as soon as I can get settled I will take Laura . Please tell her for me that I'am very much surprigi^ and sorry to learn that she hasbecome 86 dlscont^lWihl Had upfttajMty, ,, . ' ' I iiPtitfi ft# May, 1867. She may never finri another so good a home as she now has. I was very glad on her account that you wanted her, and knowing that you were >able to do better by her than I could, I would have been will ing to leave .her ,with you always ' but if she is discontented, 1 tr--' -will take her home as soon as I .can get ready, I am. Truly, . J. LI. Brovai, • ^ XOOT' ^ S. Seymour to Gen, l^odge, New York, 22nd: - ■ - Not knowing just how far you may be posted about matters here, I shall take the liberty of* giving you a few items a's they are passing. Li o Since retxirning here from Omaha, I -have opened a cor-respondence with the Interior Department, and also tith Mr, ^lickensflerfer in relation to the Eastern \)ase question, and have been to Washington once upon that and other business for the company. The result Is that Mr. B*s final instructions were sent to him on the 20th, and he writes me a very kind letter stating that he has a three weeks' en- ' i ' gagament in Lancaster County, Penna,, and after that, he will either come here, go to Washington, Chicago, or anywhere else that Uie company or myself may desire in order to facilitate matters. This will take till about the 12th or 13th of June. I have j\xst come up from reading the correspondence to the Board of Directors, which is now in seaaicn. ^\/ The "Credit Mobiller" stockholders-had an election of direc- 'tmrs in Philadelphia on Saturday and turned out Doctor Durant, '' , 'f. r ■ , » " ~ May, 1867. electing Dnion to fill his place, with Messrs Alley and Hazard on the Executive committee. Mr. Haven supercedes Messrs. Crane and -Brunker In whatever they v/ere doing in connection with that insti tution. As I was in the Director's room just now, Mr. Be]1 served a legal paper on the -President, Mr. Ames, which I understand to he an injunction restraining the Company from recpgnkzing, or doing anything under the Willisms contract. This, of course is a declara tion of war on the part of the Doctor, and what the result may be, « God only knows. I peally hope, however, that the matter may yet he compromised in some manner satisfactory to all parties, and that nothing will occur to interfere with the rapid progress of the wor' . I eua very anxious for the particulars of the Indian attack on Brown's party. I telegraphed you yesterday, but get no repjy as % - ' ' ' yet. Mrs. Seymour is very anxious about our son, and urges me to try and get him transferred to construction east of the mountains. you and Mr. Reed can arrange this^ for me, you will lay mo under •rioat obligationsy ai)d pur consolation into the heart of an unhappy woman. if . S"!f^t' i>la^i|a^let me know what your arrangements are for your western trip- ;5eoy» Otto Informed me that he had arranged with the war for Mr^ ^lickensderfer's escort. Hadn't we all better go together? ^ ii " ' 0, W..:Tuttldd| to. Oop, Dpdge, New York, 22nd: ^ P the. Board of Directors of the tmion Paoj/i]^ 520 May, 1867. R. R. Co. held this day at the office of the Coapany in New York, it was Resolved, That the salary of the Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad Company be fixed at ten thousand dollars, $10,000, per annum. t, . M •• i Oi- t>-' n''0 " " Gen. Dodge's Vf.A ii" .;.c I private Mem. 23rd; f .;.c I Indians struck working party on Lodge. Pole; killed four men, A. G. Lathrop (for Secy) to Gen^ Dodgej New York, 23rd: I onclose herewith copies of two resolutions by the Board of Directors of this" compny at their regular monthly meeting. . , 1st. Fixing your salary as Chief Engineer at $a0,000 per annum, 2nd. Referring to facilities and assistance you are requested to extend to the Engineer appointed by the President of the United States, to settle the Eastern base of t^e Rocky Mountains. * Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodge, New York, 23rd: , • ► V I enclose here.lth copies of nesolutlons passed by the Board of Directors of this company, appointing yoi) as Sgent and Trnsteo for this companyv to lay out and locate towns and townsltes along the line of the road, and empowering you to sell and convey the s^ as said Agent or Trustee. Also a resolytlon appointing you, as A^ent for ihls company, to receive the lan^a granted by the United States for this compshy, and to perfons each «)ts in the name of ,he company as to place the ooispany An full pessesslon of said lands, &C, ■off -• oq f. i. ' r'T "'M, .liT' ' , V ■■ '.■\i •-•• rf ■ ;..• •■ May, 1867. . T ^ ' f In the performance of the "aid duties it, is deemed advi.^able to limit them to the first one hundred miles weet of Omaha-. ; ; I;:.l'Gen, Dodge to Sidney Dillon, 22nd: 1; wro.t:.e Durant today about Indian depredations. I want you 5o get your men to work on the 5th hundred as soon as possible, I am afraid unless we do that, the Jndians pill biu>n our ties scat tered along Pole Creek, As soon as we get groiuids broken up there I can stretch' out the military, 1 made out a list of lots held in Du rant's name, included in the grounds that our shops are on- the de pot grounds proper for him. to-deed to the Company. That deed ought to be made'and sent to-me for recjord. . I wrote Ames recommending that 500 f€et additional bridging be put in at Elkhorn. He told Snyder it should be done, ^ave Board act" on recommendation, so we can work to it in our repairs, I have not yet time to get in estlpiate before meeting of Board, but 'It will not cost ten thousand. L put ,.in a cedar pile opening; it is cheap and will last, . . . . Repairs on roadT are progressing, and it is getting in good condition. House went over the entire line last week, and it has all th4 business itf -d'an dd. Snyder drops me a line tonight saying iast week will sho* |40,000 Govt, business and over $20,000 cash. I have written Duff fully about lands, and sent him resolution to cover all, tmen ^ypua ppoint a Lend Com.jir,sloner he ou^t to be a western man and one fully posted. I think Hoxie would make a 10-H W'T'fVr '-\ (i , A". May, 18G7. ft%r> ■ r,: good one, If he could "be .spared from hia other duties. \ '0 ,, N. TT. P. is slow yet, but will get in condition soon. Dunlap, Ferry, Turner & Co,, have, "been out. I do. not know what they: did, as I could not get out"to see them. , Am just getting out, and as soon as Dr. will let me, am going over the Work to Fort Sedgwick. Thb Missouri River is falling fast, and the'"bars show themselves all around. ' At Board I want you to make up youi* minds about getting prop erty for terminal at South Omaha. Give me authority to get it, I will then pitch into the cit: and tell them, unless they obtain it fbr us, we shall have to look at other points and secure it be fore it is too late-. Now is a good time to try them on. As they •know, telegraph poles have gone" up, and they think Child's Mill is a favorite "place and would jump at the chance, to do anything that will tend to help the location of the bridge at ^their city., Gen. Dodge's Private Hem. 24th': .5 f'A* " Indians killed man at Bowens in Bluffs and drove off stock. Gen. Dodge's Private kemf 25th. , , ..j' ■commissioners arrived Omaha. Indians attacked train at end of t«ok; tooit six liead of stock from Doolna, eight frca C^^rlotlan, and a,«nteen''fA» licOoy. In-alght of Lt. Hays' oam» on Boyle's ^ ranch, 65 miles'Wat of North Platto! killed three men and woundjd carrying off stock. At Capt. licArthnrAs Poat, opposite Botran's lndi«.» take 30 head of stock and killed one of UoArthur's -en. r Hay, 1867. Ollvej? Allies' to Gon. Dodge, Boston, 25th; .""iT aftL - •" I. The ejectment of Durant from presidency of Credit Mobilier has raised the very devil in that amiable gent., and he has come down : upoa. us with injunctions, and propses to visit us with every form of legal document to keep us honest, Buch a lover of honesty and fair, open dealing can't bear to see the money of the II. P. R Rwasted on snch scoundrels as make up the balance of the_Board of Directors. I cannot understand such a change as has come over the Doctbr- the man of all others who. has from the beginning stolen wherever he had the: chance, and who is today, we think, holding stock, and a large portion of his stock, on fictitious claims, trumped-up accounts. He is now In open hostility to the road and any orders he may give you, or. any parties under you, should be entirely disregarded. Dr. Durant has been, and is now, seeking to favor other roads, and other interests, and at cur meeting yesterday it was voted that the power tp? direct action on ,the road should be placed in the hands of a coimittee, and that committee is Duff, Dillon, carter, Bushnell and Apnes. ^ L. filllams to G«n. Dodge, Port Wayne, 27th: ■ .♦ ■ Your letter of 15th was forwarded to N. Y. and that of 2lat §eceived here, ysaterday pn my return. On reading the first letter, I introduced a resolution fixing your salary at $10,000 w' ich was ' ^iSed; no on^ objected. You have large duties. You must d'irect ^d UbI Act for you. In your state of health, allow me tc May, 1867. f ,^|||| suggest, that you have always a Very competent agent or clerk at y your-side. You can keep him "busy with correspondence, collections, drawing up papers, &c. Let y ur time and strength be spent, not . in drudgery or penmanship, but in dictating and directing the pen or the act of another. at one t me covered .the wh le State of Indian, as Chief Engineer, embracing 13 different lines of public, works, and know i^at it is. • No doubt you have heard from New York. They had left Mr. .f. out of the Credit Uobilter-', He then obtained an injunction against do ing anything under thd tilliams contract. _ It looked as if the work must stop. But we got up a resolution for a committee of five who Shall proceed to sub-let the work for the company, and I suppose the grading up lodge Pole is lof fP this time. Thus the Court was respected. ^ , rr •_ Ur. Bliokensderfer says he can start out by 16th or SOtJl June. His mission is most important of all. He will no doubt want to traverse the Black Hill, and go to Danver, and may want to go to Bridger'-e Pass. To maU.< him feel perfectly easy, you should see • that he has an'rtapls ateort. Col. Seymour is promised as aide for osoort from Pashlngton but of course the men will come out of Oen. Augur's force, already too m»ll. Ae JObr time of leaving is about the same, ooAld Mt rijtl go together up the line, or as far as fort Saunders at le.Ji,'tmae> the eBcort, having, it largei This you understand heat, fill *» ««•■.tl»» lost by ,Ur. Brown's party delay ■'M May, 1867, *^"8^ your time of starting"? I notice in your letter to Mr. ^me.s you name ' latter part of June. But this was before Brown was attacked. Will you start before July? Give me time as near as you can. . r ■ ' ~ If I should have to forego the pleasure of the trip to Utah with such a company, no one could regret it so much as myself. I hope to he able to go. The great lengt- of time from home and from business is the chief difficulty. In the present troubled state, ' I 'should probably have to remain in Utah as long as you would, so "as to have the protection of your escort back. This might take me " from home 8 or 10 weeks. • How long do you expect to be absent from Omaha? When do you leave? iDoes Rawlins go? . In writiAg to Mr. McCulloch from N.Y. I gave my views of the "foreshadowed Indian-troubles, and gave my opinion, in that the Pow der River force ought to be brought to the railroad line. I en closed a note to Mr. hOCulloch aa you suggest. : , Ho definite recomnendatlon was made by Bridge Ooinmlttee They all seem to be afraid'of it. I suppose it must settle down to a low draw bridge* above town or a high bridge below town, as Dey ■ suggested. At either poiht it-is no .6 weeks or 12 months' matter. ■ t have no faith'in anything belaB tasporary. It is a big Job, and '■'"a plan must be got ap that will.co«and outside capital. , J to'ifti'the Roegera report. Hho is Rogers! Will the Snowy Wgi ■ yAA "tb him logic, and get out of the way? Will the _ Rooky Hountalns *klp Uke lambs to use a Bible expression! ,A.K,-, 7r :*.. ■• v , ,. May, 1867. June, 1867 and Jan. S;867. " . icr .I/tji ■s^ »lr : J' .r' ■ : xTT ' In looking over the line in detail up the Locfge Pole and over the Black Hills, I would like in addition to the profiles,* a rough map on a scale of say 1,000 ft. to the inch, with topography, ra dius of curves, &c« upon it, so that we can judge of* the effect which any slight change, that may be sugges-ted, may have upn the profile or cost of the work. I presume that either Mr. Evans or' Hills may have these hough maps on hand. • Please inform me in New York as early as you can- of the day : . ^ . -XJ when you propose to start. Gen. Dodge to Col. S. Seymotir, Omaha, Jan 1st, 1867. . X enclose profile of line run from below stone quarry with crossing -of river; you will perceive it does npt show favorably for bridge with 40 ft. ^rade; distance too short. ^ ^ . ^ ' . I, also enclose line from same point on Mud Creek, being same lin to Station 78 the one crossing the river there to depot grounds, Omaha, which shows wc ca^,$P there from Mud Greek, station 200 on 30 ft. grade. I have ^bean the ground and m confident that line on table 8«th of town wil^ be better. I can get crossing just north UV. V.I. of « train town,with « 2300 feet river - ... an<t 1400 feet table on'OiX west Side and st« run through near old line on 40 ft. grade with - ' 30, but very heavy work.. I can connect this crossing with depot grounds without much difficulty swinging round on table or can turn south and go out on the line adopted by Preside t, on ^Wt. grade. R4J7;)5 «dl May, 1867, t «M The bridge at this crossing wouod cost difference between 2000^ - feet at Child's mill and 3700 feet here; the last line I am now running. shall not be able to get in full report of the line until Jan, 15th to 20th, TiTill have them ready to submit at meeting Jan. 20th. Map o-f the line of which. I send profile today were sent to ITew York by Lir. Evans and must be there Please show th.is r toiDr. Durant; will save my writing him. ^ „' Gen.Dodge to Gen. P. St» George Cooke, Omaha, Jan. 36d, . . It is proper that I should inform you of our intended opera tions this comincr summer and the amount of military protection we ..T-i , , shall need, r "fey the first of March,' if weather will permit, we shall open work from near Alkali to crossing of Laranie River near Fort Saun1 - ■ - • • ders. Our line is located up Lodge Pole Creek, 110 miles from o Sedgwick, then crossihg to Crow Creek 31 miles, .then crossing Black Hills on d'ivide between Crow Creek and Lone Tbeek creek, passing svanmit of Evan's Pass ten miles south of Cheyenne Pass and enters Laramie Plains 1^7 miles from Fort Saunders. The line the entire distance runs through a country infested with bhnds of hostile Ind ians and during the past season a great many depredations have been committed by thea Inmediately along route, which cuts «t right ahgles all the trails north and aotith Which the Tnai&fJS travel, and ^tmloss we have full military protectloA it is keep, our ^ pen oh it, scattered as they must be; " ' ' ^ pK 11 ru> .tife eji Llay, 1867. ••t»£i iw?^ temporary posts (>r camps—say every twenty miles —could be establi^ed, and the coimtry north and south kept tl'.oroughly scouted I think we could keep our men at work. ^ VJe shr^l also need escorts for four parties of engineers, viz; One for party east of Black Hills which would naturally come ."from Port Sedgwick; one party in Black Hills; and one party in Laramie Plains, both of which will be most convenient to Fort ^ -Saunders;» and one, party between Salt Lake and Green River, which will be most convenient to Bridger or Camp ^Bouglas, unless Indians become very hostile on this point of the line, I think the esocrts would be sufficient fifty strong, part infantry and part mounted. For the work mentioned, I think it would require at least twelve companies of troops. That will be at rate be as small a • I . number as I would consider safe. As we advance west, or as diffi culties diminsih, they may be reduced. We desire in the spring to start out well protected in order to get all the men upon the work we can. My knowledge of the country north of the Platte and east' of the mountains tells me that there will be no peace with the Indians until the Govemmoht makes war upon the hostile tribes in earnest, punisheVtlfem for past crimes and, forces them to respect the power of the boverhment, and live fulljy up to their agreements, and 1 do not believe it "can be dorie in tHW district meAtioned with less than five thousand effeetive troops. ' . .cI make this application for troop, requesting that it be con- Jan. 1867. sidered as soon as po ssible, arid that I maiy be notified your de cision upn it, and what we may depend upon, and I till then notify you from time to time as we place our men upn the work that pro- ^ '' vision may be taade to cover them as they eitend west. Gen. Dodge to Chas. Tuttle, Omaha, 4th:- ' if.'T ipl " I enclose herewith statement of accounts up ;to Jan. 1st, 1807. Also vouchers for my credit, as follows: ''I ' to Nov. 3 th, 1866 ^ 'I* $12,262.32.- - 8': Jan. 1st, 1867. '■ i 27 .977.15 Total 40,239.47 ® 5 r .. . T . . > rl «-i r. «» ■ ■ i r:o 2. ' Please acknowledge receipt. ■•.t' .V ' t tti" " Gen. Dodge to K. C. Crane, Omaha, 11th: I have the honor to submit, herewith statement of a/c with T. C. Durant as Trustee for mining operations up to Jan.1st, 1867. ■'^gn. Dodge to T, 0. Duriant, Omaha, 11th: c. , . . -j, ^ "'^le amount of city taxes assessed by the City of Omaha on ^ personal 1#»''$##600. Th® amount of County taxes assess ed by County of DougUh on U. Pi Rt R. personal is nearly $10,000; i have not yet investigated the matter, but am told that they assessed on all machinery, rtiops, dep©4 grpunds and railroad in city and • county, which It seetts to me thoty have no legal right to do. I J ; 1 wish instructions by letter In the matter. . Geo. li. Bailey to.J. A, Brown, Omaha, 10th| 94. SI ^ «i fs .L. ■ •*:' ' Jan. 1867. ,t'iP r I am instructed by Gen. Dodge to say that we will-get the ma- .. . f ^ . • • • • • terial requested and send out first opportunity. , . Under yoior directions we paid iirs. Brown $200 in November, $200 * J' ' *) * > ^ in Dec. and $100 in Jan. We will credit you for engineering what ever Asst. Engineer in charge of party^ says is proper for you to .j-l-j Gen. Dod^e to C. Durant, Omaha, 14th: I send today profile of located line to finish 4th hundred miles,, and of located line on 5th hundre,to point where we leave Lodge Pole Creek: Station, ^nsth jundred, from this point to Crow Creek i-t is profile of preliminary which you have in New York and I a-end it again so. as to give it continuous This part of profile will be naturally changed fpr better in « Crow Creek Crossing for 20 miles is located line, but balance is over lines run th4% Winter and*which we are now locating. On pro file with notes show about what location will be the preliminary run, having been changed tihtil it lays nearly op grade of location. By comparing it with'profile of old peliminary in New York, you will see the -changei Wd also that it is much better generally. I send this part of it in peximiatrm location may .change some grades and reduce some of the cute, ■ ,'t li ^ , ,2 Gen. D<idge to Capt, Geo, Pi Price, Omaha, 12th. ^ fc " ' It aftwt» »e plehiwe t© furnish thp following statement for the purpose ItteSlfciiHg ^''evet rank. ^ V -1' , - ■•: , ■ r •'" ■' - :' ■>:'/' ■■ . ■ - ■•■■■;■• ■\' ' ' ■^A'::'\ • May, 1867. ' ' I '' ' '^ •^''^Oeo, m/ Bailey• to Capt). C. Griffith, Omaha, 15th^ I am inat-ructed by Gen, ^odge. Chief Engineer, to inform you . ' * that your application hris been referred to WN. Snyder, Asst. Supt. at this city. Gen. Dodge to Gen. Augur, Omaha, 30th: ■I ,if;( A "icva f . (D have the honor to enclose a copy of the letter I wrote Gen. „ • Cook, applying for escorts for'Engineering Corps, and-military protection for workmen on the U.P.R.R. V ' I stated verbally to, you that we would need escorts, for four engineering parties, but» I may not' have-said, as I should have done these escorts woul' be no protection to the workmdn or con struction force on the r6ad from Alkali to Ft. Saunders (Laramie River crossing)-. The engineer Corps, you are aware, will be devel oping a new country, running new lines, and preparing for our work in 1868-, and must neceasarlly be far in advance of any construction force for 1867. iSmoo oii ooj lib tl'ope to stretch Dut. our force on constructin weather per mitting from Altakli to St. Saunders, and it is all important to us ^at there Should go on the ground with confidence, and well , assured of amplir mlltary protection and when we get settled if. Indian troubles diminish, or if the.campaign north nd south -hould drive them away from the Plttte Route, the protection would be dimihaed; but any scare or attaok in the commencement would be fatal to \ia,'hik'%hm0i lB{Mft«lbIe to obtain the necessary laborers. May, 1867. 061 i ' My idea is that temporary capps of detachments should be 'distribut ed with the different parties, say every fifteen or twenty miles, as we put the workmen on the ground add from the scouting parties made up to thoroughly scout the country, north and south of our line, to give amf)le warning of approach of hostile bands of Indians. You will find that the couhtry between the Lodge Pole and South Platte, >*hich comprises the "Bhite and Pine Bluffs, the '•'""Pawnee Cut Bluffs, and Crow Creek country, have been heretofore great resorts for hostile Indians, and really secure resorts, as^ it is in a country very , little » known • until • the - past year, • * when we developed it by our different engineering parties; also the country between Lodge Pole ad Lanarance Fork. Indians from this coun try have always made their dash on the overland routes up Platte., and Lodge ^ole. In this country we will have many parties getting out" ties and they will'liieed some protection.- . I am well aware that It is the anxious endeavor of the mi1- """"itary authorities to do all in their power to aid our enterprise. In fact, Sen. German has often told me that he considered our . RaUroad was th-: best solution of the Indian problem that oouldb e got. and was very anxious we should penetrate the country as fast as poaaible, "uid x'consider it my duty to infom you of our Inten- . ij ' tions and interests. We. of courae sr. willing, at all times to do all-in omr power Will foeward the interest of the OoT.roa.nt. As we place '' .rr ^' January, 1867. temporary parties on construction I-will notify you. t „i About_March 1st, I shall start out my engineering parties; two (2) for the Black Hills, and one (1) for Salt Lake and should like by the rth or tenth to have escorts ready at For6 Sedgwick, Ft. Saunders, and Camp Douglass for the engineering parties as follows: Party going west of Ft. Sedgwick, (5) fifty men, (20) 'twenty mounted (30) thirty infantry; party in Black Hills (5) five mounted (20) twenty infantry; party on Laramie Plains (20) twenty mounted and (30) thirty infantry; party in Utah (20) twenty mounted and (30) infantry. ' ' - Gen, iJodge to Thos. H. Bates, Omaha, 29th; ■ 1 .1 dl The Company"have called my attention to the fact of the large ly Increased exiienaes of the Salt Lake party tinder you, over that of any other party heretofore in the field in that territory. It is also much lsu:*ger-than the expense of any one of the parties in field east of Utah. Gran, provender and ever thing except gro- , "ceries should be cheaper In Utah thau in Colorado, • • - The greatest possible economy must be used in running the.par ties, Every advantage taken t® decrease the expenses. • You must alsf wake reports to this effect oftener, that we 4ay know.what is bein£»4^'^® • ^ have received so far only one short -report. froW your operations; ao genera"i report, mrp, profile, to -ive us any detailed i-^ea of the country or lines, the profile, * ;^fWoimaps, fto, of lines run west of Salt Lake should have been in so as to '' -' ' ♦ *■ ' ■ 0 *' D i'; ♦ edil fs.tt * ■ ' -1 " ' ' ^ •)- , .- ' . . V ■ . '-VV? January, 1867. ""f, have been incliji^ed ,in the yearly report, which I am now holding for your report. It seems to me to be advantageous for merchants to, charge 7>% on bills of goods sold you when yon give a sight draft. Drafts on New ^'ork have been generally sold at par or l/s premium. X«i t ^ Gen. Dodge to Ldr. Knapp, Omaha, Sept. 17, 1866 (21DR218) r You are hereby furnished plot of the town of Grand Island, flnri authorited to sell, lots at the following prjoces: * , . Note; Ofen. Dodge to L. B. Nichols, Omaha, Sept. 17, 186'6 (21DR218( : II " M " Chittondon, Omaha, Sept.17 '66 (21DR219) Evans, Omaha, Sept. 17, 1867 (21DR219) (Jen. Dodge to T. Bur ant, Omaha, Jan. 31, 1867 (21DR220) In answer to your dispatdh &£ th® SOth 1 submit a statement 6f the Engineer account: ' i." 1 t'l .r .4%^ j suppose y<iu mue-tT'hSVe assume d In your-dispatch that as both Engineer's and Land accoUlttai ^re charged up to me as Chief Engi neer, that It all le eharg»al3le to Engineering account, and you compare that with former engineering aocounts; whereas. Land ac count used to be returned by Mr. Cook now It Is returned b;r me as *Land Account, but Is^ehlWd up to me as Chief En-ineer In Engi neering account. h . - h There Is chargeable to Land account proper |23,200.00 •• Expenses of Mr. Maxwell's of 7,550.00 501766. GO '"'Ct ■ ■'4'- ■ ^ mmM ' it January, 1867. .7X'" ' As Mr. Maxwell was employed most of the time on depot grounds, towns, right of way and section lines. ** Upon examination £svaTn1in<^ + i r\Trt of r\'f* the tVi o foremen r\ r»ornori expenses of rvf* the +.Vi^a Division Dttttot r\Y^ Engi- TS neers, I find that their accounts are very little more this year than any'other year, although they have done twice as much work the past year as'they ever'did before, arid have been i'n the field *nearly ten months instead of six or eight as formerly; and two parties, one in Black Hills and one in Utah, have kept the field I'../ all wintei:; while one or two parties have been engaged all winter on'the river .and ri\(er lines. / .t " Another .thing which l^as been a saving to the company this 'year>'all parties their teams. Company now owns them; they are in good condition Jteady fojr spring work. The only party I am inclined to charge with^'extravagance ,is Sfi^lt Lake party --thairiexpensea have run up largely. I have written Mr. Batiea eaationing him'as to expenses; but being so far away I do not like to Judge the necessity of them without a full knowledge of the facts; his expenoeS are much larger than Mr Reed's were, ihough Mr. Reed did not keep a party in field through the winter but i think worked as ma^iy- .i»ntha in the year as Mr. Bates up to Jan. 1st. During the pa»t year we have kept two more prties in the ■ field than any year before wtid the result of, the year's work ^ ■ -'stwihw-that too much enginde^PAng H don© in a country so little known as the plains and mountains west of us. ''' .. , i Vi;, ' ■ ■ Vu''-^' ■ / ■•••■X-iR ■ Janu0y*y» 1867. ' , ': ':T. , ' If yot^ take the expenses of parties per month thfct they have worked, you will see that their expenses aSe less than any year's before, .and if you could compare the work done in 1866 with any other year, the amount of lines r\in, loc.ated, &c. you will perceive it is. twi e as much as ever befoj e. j . I have given a statement from the books of total amount ex pended, amount of .vouchers returned and on hand, and have the ex pense's all distributed, . ' . .ik For this year we have, our• trains. I shall bring all my pro- "visions here, whicft'will be*a great saving,, and transporting them ourselves to our depot at Ft. Saunders; this will relieve us of the high prices-paid oi4 the plains last s^eason. We never have heretofore in that manner. been prepared for cfiabping on our ,.g . in that manner. ' parties will-start out this season by March 1st. taking their escorts from obhVeniepi posts, and we will be able to keep 50 out Of the way and have bime to examine our lines and correct them. The past year grading and track have been on our heels, and last sprin- w- had not one mile's work ahead,not even a prelimin ary line to guide 'ikHf th IJhe country we built through; now we have 180 mles Ideated in advance and our line determined to Laramie Plains, which will give us the season tg work up the country fr m there to Salt Lake, and we expect to materially cheapen that line and improve It Wl iwU lievcW the pntire country adjcent to it. Since i no.t to draw except on order, I January, 18C7, *v have met the drafts on me to the best of my ability, until I am some $9000 behind and the out-fitting of the parties in February for the coining year will cause pretty heavy drafts on us, , / Gen. Dodge tOT Jas, A. Brown, Omaha, 29th: (21DR224) ■ ''--'Jo Yours of the 21st to Capt, Bailey has been handed me. 'The money was paid your wife on her application in which she states she was authorized to draw so much ever;- month. \Ve supposed that to be_the fact, and paid her drafts. She had drawn $100 for Jan uary before your letter was received. She has also made application •for $100 more for February, but-1 instirjcted the office not to pay ^ except by your order. Hereafter no drafts of hers will be paid ■ unless by your direct order; she has been so notified. . * Gen. Dodge to C. Durant, Omaha, February 2, 1867 (21DR225) Augur has agreed with me to place detachments from Alkali t*6 Laramie River t cover our workmen., placing them at convenient 'distances, not to excee>^~ 2® miles apart, and to cover the road ' north and south with scouting parties, to give notice of the approach of any hostile bartfla of Indians,.' . - ^ The troops will move out on the work with 't^e laborers, and will be stationed at SuOh'flaees as w* iw^y recommend. * Troops are 8saroe» and with the number they have in the de- ^partn«nt, the? have been liberals ; ia, o (Jen. 6'6^ to Thos. H. Bates, Omaha, ?©b. 14, (3EiDR226) :- G. T. M. Davis, Jr., maps and profiles tff line January, 1867. . . , from Salt Lake City to Green River, at mouth of Bitter Creek, via Weber River, Echo Canon, Yellow Creek, Sulphur Creek, Black Fork, The line sent is the one recomaiendecl for adoption and location by Mr. Reed, after spending three seasons in that country. He ex amined numerous other lines shown on.the tracing that you have, and one that I send with this. , - This-line I want located and improved. You are not confined to this line if you can find a better one. This is sent as the ■ .2 guide for future operations in locating, '"t- 1 j > tiuooS ; t desire that particular attention be given, to reducing work, grades and curvature if possible. I desire to get from Green River to Salt Lake with grades not to exceed 90 ft, per mile, at any rate not to exceed 100 ft. per mile. ^ « g* 1 have not seen the coxmtry personally,'tut call your"atten tion to canon at ,nout^ of Weber River, and west of that line. I think it can be thrown up on slope so as to come iSown through canon at 90 ft. to 100 ft. grade: - - • 2 id. The aummit to *t' e head of Echo Canon,' if more distance could be gotten to lighten upgrade and work, or if you could com mence ascending further down canon; ' 3rd. The country betwden"Muddy and Sulphur Creeks, try to find a ridge leading up that will give you better grades, or that «ay entirely avoid head of Sulphur and let you into Bear Rfver at February, 1867. some-other point. We have found, so far, that it is easier to reach 'Summits on ridges instead of following valleys and streams, but the Wahsatch may b3e so broken that it is impracticable. .n' ./jOJtu i'j ' 4th. The country'between Black Fork and mouth of Bitter Creek, ttf! ^at we want is a located line over the Wasatclj Mountains that cannot hereafter be excelled. Mr. Reed has decided the country the lin--: should go through, and he has given the whole mountain range a thoroiogh examination, surveying lines urall streams, that indi cated that they Iwere'practicable, and-the line he determiined to , locate is the one.I send you, I desire to give distance to grades * When necessary, and many of the grades laid on the profiles in the valleys can be reduced. f" '•) f. ■' .re I send you the pofile of Mr. Reed*s best line as a guide and to Improve on, and I am very desirous that the maximum grade at any jbint should not be^over 90 or ICQ ft. and as little of that as pbssjible '. ~ c" ''p. „ ; iv i: " .r: » *1 ".flir," Btihw ViU. h^^„e. party on the Laramie Plains developing the country between Oreen River and Laramie^ River, and as soon as ■ llne'iw^dbcidbd, upon we shall locate,. *■ - ' ' 'TdW had start your locationg * i - at Salt Lake, Locate to sections of 100 miles ea-h, that Ig, from Station 0 to 5280, com mencing •Mh'lOO mtlms 0. At each 100 miles is located • J .• send profiles to at thi%pja^y, i , , . • . - , . During tha aummwr I Wha^e^P to Salt Lake to examine thai January, 1867. .T*",!; , ■ country and decide upon the lines. I want you to meet me at Green Riyer. TThenever the country indicates Ithat you can improve the \ line by using other streams, ridges, &c. try them. It will not do for us to build a line over these mountains that some day it may be, discovered, there are oth' r and better onos, — •« • < The Wasatch Range, it is supposed, can be turned by way of I " « Bear River, but the direction is bad and increases distance tgo much unless we should go north of Salt Lke. I wrote you about that country, and you may develop something in your trip north that will cause us to run lines in that direction. I have been informed that the conntry between Pear River and Green River is very ligh and broken; also the country betwe h Bear ' • ■ - t ■ a - River and Salt Lake is the same, so that we will have to make the * t 1 entire Ijand from Wliere we enter Bear River at Ft. Bridger or to Salt Lake. Should we take that route, it is not improbable that I shall order a preliminary from southwest of Promontor;'' Point to Bear River; thence up that strewa to where Mr. Reed's line c rosses it; at the sam time endeavoring to find a feasible crossing from Bear River to Green, farther north than lir. Reed's, but not too far north for a good connection with the Laramie Plains line. Wo can craBf the main range at any point between South and Bridgor'o Passeo ' 'ft ■) ' , ■? run this line I will telegraph you. i ' January, 1867. Prom #iat knowledge I can get of the country, the past surveys indi cate that a line to Humholdt River is best, by way of Promontory *■ ' 'f ^ V » ^ ' ■ d Point, Thousan'^ 'Springs Valley' &c. ' I desire you to communicate with me oftener than you have done the part year, giving me an i'^ea of the country you are developing, the progress of your work, and sending me' rough maps and profiles. when necessary to have me fully understand the question, so that in case it is not convenient to send the field notes I can ma ke them up here. You will also note carefully the availabili'ty of the country to furnish material of all kinds for the building of the road, its geology, mineral and agricultural resources, and collect specimens of all, carefully labelling them, and when found, also give attention to the coal, iron one copper. Ve not only desire to overcome the engineering obstacles, but to obtain a full knowledge of the country, I must Impress upon you the Importance of using the greatest j T a V: Dossible economy in your operations, having in view the effectiveness of your party, also that no time be wasted. No detailed information or notes of the surveys will be given, t except uon the order of the company or upon mine. In drawing drafts for your current expenses while in the field, it would be better to make them at a few days sight, in all cases notify me by letter of yopr drafts that I can prepare to meet* them. *'« v On the niaps sent you, I have noted changes by Mr. January, 1867. Reed, and by the profll§ and topography of the coantry thre line up Lost Creek and over the Wasatch Mountains I v/ant carefully examined. Mr. Reed is strongly of the opinion that it will giyo mope distance, lighten grades and work.if we should determine.to run a line up. It will be well to seek an outlet for it to Hanj's Fork and then to Creen River, the tracings of Mr. Reed show his lines and ' reconnoissances up the Wasatch Mountains. He has never examined . the line up Bear Creek. no r , . : ^ .^>2 ' Gen. Dodg® to T. Brown, Om^ha, 29th (21DR230)., i?" ' You will this season^ take charge of your old party and report to'kr.Evarls for instructions relating to your future duties, and feceive orde s from him. L . . AS you are to develops new country, and will, a portion of your time be by yourself, I desire you to write me as often as pactioable, giving.ae such information as may be of interest, also that * •itli'feur notes »ty t#pt full and accurate. The reports made to me are simply for my information as may be of interest, also that all your notes may be kept full and accurate. The reprts made to me are simply for my information and to enable me to keep posted a« to your pfTOfpress, Your orders and instructions will come from '"'"litid. .fevans. . ; . i^eetHhiah yW work. With the greatest possible econ omy. Rote the geology of the country its agricultural and mineral resourcae, retain apeaimens, and especially note the ability of the country for providing all kinds of material for building the V... January, 1867. . ! , ' ' . '■■n You will accomfsny Mr. Evans to Ft. Saimders about Hacch 1st, I enclose letter of credit should you at time be obliged to draw. Mr, Evans wii:* generally provide you with furids. . 1 1 . Note: Hen. Dodge to F. W. Hammel, Omahg., 27th (21DR231)0 Nw JIt Gert. Dodge to L. L, Hills, Omaha, 14th (21DR232) fc rr " You will take the .field with your party about March Ist, Proceed to Fort Sedgwick; there obtain your escort of 50 men, 20 mounted and 30 infantry, the order for.which you will obtain/ from Brevt. Maj. Gen. C. .C. Aug\ir, Comd, Dept. of the Platte. When you will proceed up Lodge Pole Creek and make the changes in located line that I have designated to you on the map, or try the changes in order to see if you can improve Abe grades on pro file. •' • 1 :;v ' , jAfter acrcomplishing this you will immediately examine the country between Lo^^ -e Pole and Crow Creek crossing, to ascertain the best possible line to be gotten on that 31 miles, giving particular attention'to the rough Crow Creek, to ascertain if we cannot reach that valley without the heavy grades and re duce the work. I desire to reach Crow Creisk wi^H hot. to exceed a 30 ft, grade or "t any rate not to exceed a 40 ft. unless it be jus.t east of the descent to Crow Creek, as heavy grades here are not,sw objection able as one further east. ~ - . . j o o'* u . ^ After finishing thii/^^Ation"f«l^ nt^tlfy Mr. Evans of the February, 1867 distance on the 6th 100 miles, so that he can end the location of. the 6th 100 at the proper station. ; • ■ ' ' 'V Then the country to Denver, having in view a branch, will be carefully examined, especially the divide between Lone Tree and Crow Creek, and between Lodge Pole and Crow Creek. , , ; ^ I desire to get the best practicable line through that country, at the same time availing otirselves of the .immense coal fields near * and betvreen Crow, Cre©it and Box Elder. ^ • • ^ This line ^11 he constructed to Denver on north side of Platte Ffiver", to ascertain how it compares with line on east side of Platte River. After developing the country for branch line to Denver -cm will receive further orders from me. I desire to be kept fully posted as to your progress, what you develop, and fur bished with maps and profiles of line, so that I can, a- they may progress, have si full understanding of the .matter. You must bear in mind that you cAnnot make your notes too full or your reports too often. ' ^ M , Soi will also give attention to the facllltteB of the country for affording all kinds of material for the building of the,road. of Its eulogy,soil ani agrloultural oapabllltias. oolleotlng and proourlng and properly labelling specimens to be forwarded to this office. Oosl, 'iron 'and copper will be espeoially noted, and aflj. other facts relating to thd geography of the oountryor anything that ■ 'will b. of interewt to th. will be fully noted and reporty/im f ■ ■.5^1 m' l® February, 1867. ed on, TiV<i "'S oc , '^11-. ?:i "'ja oos/oiri;:. You will take with you aa many supplies for party as your *' transportation will admit of, and when practicable will notufy Mr. House at Omaha office of your wants, when he wi-ll purchase and ■ forward to such "parts as you may 'direct. < " • Use all possible economy in your expenditures and expense® of the party, having in view its efficiency and effective organiza tion, and allow no time this -summer to be waflted. Tmen in the o field, parties should work from svnrise to dark. For the necessary expenses of the party in the field you will draw on me. It is better to draw qn a few days sight in all cases, when practicable, notifying me in advance of your drafts. ( - According to the instructions of the company no information or note of our surveys will .be given except by their or my order. ^ Gen. Dodge to J. E.. House, Omaha, 14th, (21DR234) ThP Ottaha office* lan4 and right of way, station ground and Mr, Maxwell's party is placed in your charge, and during my absence • 'you will have to take charge of the necessary duties devolving up on me, keeping close w atch of the 1 nd and station towns, also such duties as under, the contract may devolve upn this office. ' ' " The track will h"® measured up before examined, such maps ' j and profiles as may reqiilre finished. ' A# stjon as R map off ^ 10(1 mileej^ comee in on located line, on Wilf W immediately t»o Hew.York to be filed in Washington ^ also profiles and maps furnished the superintendent of construction. L ,11 t( ■ ■.\ I V,' ' . ■'/. .Vvv^. ■■ ., •«. V,>V 'L i'.A' V ■ • ■ 4f.'- February, 1867. ^ The regular monthly estimates will be made by you, and if I should not return before work is opened or new sections examined, \L desire you to go over the work, to see that at is in accordance with the contract, and is in a fit condition to submit to the com missioners. Mr. Reed who will have charge of construction will no /ioubt give you the necessary facilities for doing this. You will respond to the calls of the chiefs of parties in the field and furnish them;with hhat they may nded. You are also authorize.d to sifin ayjT name to such reports and documents as require ay signature^ ■ 1 o " . " . * Mr. kaxwell will lay out the depots as fast as located at all points between North Platte and Fort Sedgwick; 160 acres will be laid out and >640 claimed; at Fort Sedgwick 320 acres • will • • be laid out and two sections claimed. The lots fronting the depot will hereafter be reduce^ to-24 ft. front, al3 others same size as for merly. The price of the lots at the intermediate stations may be reduced to range CMm |25 to $100 but at importarrt stations it is better to Bell alternate lots and increase rather than decrease in prices, especially the business and warehouse lots 'fronting on de pot ^ ' i desfctti! b© fcwre all the papers, books, maps and profiles in the office oTerhauled, as soon as your great hurry is over, proper ly labelled, regulated and syatematlzo'i. Also our land and matter .ill, as soon as « get the necessary blanks, be system- L. February, 1867. ♦ til" atized.' work, as it comes in from the field parties, will be * worked up and got into shape for reference and use. " . " • According to the instructions of the Cou.pany, no information or notes will be given to persons not entitled to them,,except o: " ' • • . . Upon their or my order. Al"' information requested by- the mili tary or to the parties using it in the interests of the company, ,;Wlll be proper to give. • ^ • 4 ' Gen. Dodge' to Oliver Ames, New York, 27th, (21DR23B)' t-il <•'! lupm-i In compliance with your resolution of January 8th, 1867, I have the honor to submit herewith an estimate of quantites on abandoned line, with actual cost as given hy the Superintendent and Engineer in charge when work was r^one. Gen, Dodge to f," C. Duranf, New York, 27th (21DR23.6) lUn -• . In accordance with your instructiftns, I submit herewith in- 'n. I* ■ • structions to chiefs of engineering parties, taking the field this XXiir • spring. I respectfully request that if any change is made'in the instructions, that it be done At earliest possible moment, as the parties are now all ready waiting for a telegram from-me^ to start out; and our work is so extensive and so many com?>ip«ited questione ai* to be decided \)y tfiis year'a' tha.t I desire to ui^ ,eve 1^ moment of time.'*''*** ioit fo ••rtJ ^ feme t^eXferfmiT ,1. "etd j, 858» ■« .rcfw yVT--frTT • • ^ • >, ** -s *' .. . . .V '• , ' . . 'ij- ; '.u; ». .;■ ■ ■ ■ . ■' ■■.4!-'. • ";■' February, 1867. Gen. Dodge to T. C. Durant, Omaha, 11th, (21DR237) :-. ' I enclose the footings of the estimates I have.made from end of third hundred miles to Laramie River. The country between Station 4434 and Crow Creek crossing was examined so late, and in a snow stom, that I re-examined it to see just what can be done, but I know I can reduce thd w rk as shown on the profile. The line over Black Hills, as shown on profile sent you, lays very nearly where location will lay, except in locat ing we ^tfrtall throw out some 5ust before reaching summit .and decrease work so®e west of"Uale Creek on Lodge Pole. . ,, 5th hundred, I shall make a few changes to shorten some of the'di^ek crossings and throw out some of the long 30 ft. grades. You will notice I make no estimates for contingencies that may, and mbst always ftfe 'arise. ' ' Gen. Dodge io Gen. Augur, Omaha,. 7th (21DR240)^ .. . This will intorudce Ur, J. A. Evans, Division Engineer in charge of a party in Black Hills, also of party on Laramie Plains. ' 'Please give 'him the necessary orders to procure his escort at Fort Saunders, as agreed by us, being twenty cavalry and thirty infantry for party on Laramie Plaii>6, and ten cavalry and twenty Infantry for party in Black Bills• ^ ^ oen. to P. T. Brown, Omah- , 7th '21DR241) •** 'tou are h«N»r awtb-orized to draw on me as Asst. Engr. for the necessary expenses of your party while in the field during Feb uary, 18G7. 1867. ' . ■ • VT.k., . n- :;r . •> .•" -it ^h- '' Gen. Dodge to Col. Henry R. Miziier, OmaHa, (21DR242) Through the courtosy of the military authorities we have been allowed to put a building and make our headquarters at Fort Saunders. Mr. J, A. Evsuis, Div. Engr., who has charge of the work in Black Hills and to Green River will keep his office with you; he will at all times render you any assistance in giving you a knowl- -'edge of the country, or do any work you may need in his line, with lit: pleasure, You will find him a gentleman desirous of responding pro ptly to rules and'Ordera. 1 bespeak for him that aid and as sistance that I know you can always afford, and which my past ao- •quaintance with you renders certain you will be glad to give. « I hope to visit you during the summer, and enclose a trip-pass should you want to come in beofre I send out our yearly passes. §en. Dodge to jas..A. Evans, Omahg., 14th (21DR252) '* '' You will take the field for. the coming season's work about March let, 1867, • ' ' Two parties are now ifi Black Hills and Mr. Brown's will be placed at your chftbge and will woir^ under your direction and in structions. ■^inn malte -your depot of supplies at Fort Saunders and that will be your headquarters. The party now in Black Hills will finish'the "I'ooetion over Black Hills to Laramie River, and the location west in lifl<e'««'l »ay decide to adopt. Mr. ^ I • ^ >.r February, 1867. - , • I Brown's party will be started west from Laramie River immediately on arrival at Fort Saunders, to run preliminary line between Fort Saunders and Green River. Thin country I want fully developed, and the best practicable line for railroad from Laramie River to Green River determined, I think the first line should bear strong north 80 as to keep out of the broken country along the base of the Medi cine Bow Mountains and have if possible the high grades and work over Rattlesnake Pass avoided. The country between Rock Creek and the summit of the Main Range I desire to be given • particular • • attention • to, and its adaptability for a railroad examined until the question is satisfactorily determined. In closing, on Green River you are not confined to any definite point, only to make a feasible and practi- «i|)3l8 camiection with the line considered best by Llr. Keed and which * * , l9B> iwcoBiBiefided for location in a.is report, J am anxious to obtain a line from Laramie River to Green River that will reduce materially the grade In the old line; that r., will also listen the work and not materially Increase the distance, though X prefer to give distance to grades where It Is actually - -,t,|iTT"y. In locating the line over the Black Hills I desire you U study it on the ground and make a very careful location, reduce works and grades, and endeavor to llghteh up all grades around - curves so as to equalise then ae much as pssible, also examliA" - minutely the ero.slngs of the Branch of I^ne Tree 6reeli and Dale ■ creek, having In view.the best^menner of crossing them with a per- February, 1867. ■■ ■ , V . . . 1 . - . • _ f menent structure, also the best manner of crossing them with a ternv prary structure. Our work may be so'delayed in the spring that we may have to adopt a temporary crossing to rea ch Ft. Saunders this season. You will aloo examiine the points Where heavy work has to be -i' done in the mountains, to ascertain the feasibility of running arbtind it temporarily, without interfering with permanent line or work on it. You understand from personal conversation withme what « T.o' ' • is required, better than I can set it forth in instructions» arid will , ' ^ .1 • c: follow as far as possible those views. The better policy this season will be to inform Mr, House of What provisions you will need, in time, that he can purchase and forward to your depot of supplies. Such funds as you may need "in the field to keep up the necessary current expenses of the party, ^ you are authorized to draw on me for, and it Will be better to 'raw on a few days' sight, ♦ •p:' • .. . . It is not necessary to urge upon you the necessity of seeing „that the chiefs of parties use the greatest possible economy and keep the expenses of the party down as low aw ossible, without in terfering with the effectiveness or the efficient organization; klBo that their time in the field is not wasted. ^ I. have procured escorts for your parties of Gen. Augur, Comadding Department of the Flatte, men, 20 mounted and 20 in- F fentry for Mr. Brown's Party» and 10 mounted and 80 inf*antry for • ■ ^ ' I V . -J February, 1867. ' the Black Hills party, - v .-,f vf.,. On leaving Omaha, you will apply to Gen. Augur for .the neces sary orders for your escort to join you at Fort Saunders, also on Gen. Myers, Chief Q. Li. for orr^ers allowing the necessary repairs that you may need at the different stations. • • The Secretary of War has furnished me an order for the purchase of coEjmll^fi^y supplies, a copy of which you will take with you. ' I desire you to communicate with me as often as possible, that 1 may be kept fully posted in .the progress of your parties and de- < * velopment of lines, sending such maps and profiles as will enable ■ j me to obtain a full \anderstanding of the lines and country. 4 . fc . *• I Shall endeavor t9 visit you in May or June, to examine the lines personally, and hope our, surveys may be so far advanced that we may •* detemine very nearly what portion • of the country west rt. . of Laramie River tt will )>e best to make * our final S' location. You will also give attention ic the ^^piallitlos of the country, in affording all kinds of material for building of the road, of its geology, soil and agricultural oapabilitles, and preserving specimens of coal, iron and dcps^r will bw especially noted, its extent, &c. According to the inftructioae of the Company, no informaton or not^s nf s^vey will be, given owt except by their order "or mine. '''den. T>o^ge to S. B. Ree.^ Ikiaha, 16th, (21DR243) The profile of the 8th hundi^mlles. so far as located, has February, 18C7. ' t/r; been sent you. The map is being traced. 'An estimate of qaantities by section will also be handed you in a few days. I have endeavor ed to k(?ep our grades below 30 feet per mile , and in order to do this and avoid some objectionable work, I -sha-ll change the line in a few places, lir. Hills will do this early in March. If he should not be able to make his change, so as to throw line out of very light cutting, I'^am in f'avor of' increasing the grade, thus increas ing-the bank. I desire, also that the engineers in charge of bonstruction to be instructed, when practicable, when the grade strikes the surface or skims it closeiy/'^o change grade so as to-give it at least one foot bank. No doubtf, in levelling up thd grades they may vary some •J flrom what the profile shows, especially when grade line lays near the surface, and the enginebr on the work can always change them 80 as to improve such points. ■ Buring n,y abaonca lir. House U left in charge of my office and he will furnish you with suOh' data a« yob may need, and prepare.any ijprk that la" required of hlH. 1 have given him full Instructions abou» measuring up track, lajlng off towns, 4o. and would like you give him the lid of four ewperlence in any matter you think can be improved on oV needs atteftding to. J. E. House to''%os. Ctoaha, S^th. (21DR244) ^ • • i ♦ M iwljftiiX t)od|5e gone to^ iVash ington. a;i<louxlv to hlifi- fr* Kta In regard to sending ( February, 1867. r ♦ t ' ' ' - .1 your instrrnnents. Instructions, stationary, &c. which he ordered me not to send, when he left, until I heard from him after he arrived in New York,. Your things are all here waiting his orders an will be sent to you in charge of a gentleman from this office so as to insure no delay. , . . . I hope yotz have met with no accidents in the snows of the Bannock Mountains. t to aftftlq "iT '♦r ^en. Dodge to Oliver Ames, ^21BFl259) The estimate for 400 ft. trestle briging, pile foundati on at foot of.grade in Elkhorn Valley is 4,413 dollars, and of 100 feet at east end of bridge, 1,200.00 dollars, which is much less than I expected, and less than I wrote you, I have turned bill of timber over to Mr. Snyder to be gbtten out. Would like approval of proper authorities before putting it ^ .::rW* « • ig., , 4 _ Vice President to Hon. 0, H. Browning New York, March 16th. .N." The Union Pacific Railroad company in December submitted to your department a map and profile showing their line over the Rocky Mountains and requested that by the President of the Uhited States, under Section of thd Act of July 2d, 1862, a point on the line as sho n on map and profile known as the Crow Crebk Crossin«» b^.^f,^pated as, inder the Act above mentioned, the East .of-tlie Rofky Mountains. Upon consideration of the matter, the President deciied to send an engineer to examine t'he line, Verify the March, 1867. , "tejittSo -i map and profile and to decide' thb point.' We'nbw respectfully but urgently request that the engineer'be appointe-^ and sent. The Com pany are willing to pay the expenses of the engineer and make all the necessary arrangements to enable him to detemine the matter and fully comiy with the requirements of the President. The delay in this matter is causing a derangement and embarrassment in the plans of the compny that will be very detrimental to our progress this year. Our work in the mountains must be commenced immediately to enabl-^ us to cross them this year; and we cannot commence work t * ' ■ t ■ so far in advance of our completed line and in the mountains until the east base of the Rocky Mountains is decided, as upon that is ■■ f based all our plans for provi'^ing the money and finding the means It ' I , ^ .to make our payments on work so heavy and costly. Gen. Dodge to Benj. F. Brinker, Omaha, 21st, (21DR246) Note. Gen. Dodge to Charles Tuttle, Omaha, 21st, (21DR246) Enclosed please find draft in payment for David Van Lennep's vouchers, as directed in yours of 16th March. J. 8. Rouse to Thos, H. Bates, Omaha, 21st, (21DR247) I send you the following Instructions, that were given me by * ' ■ t . n , Oenl. Dodge V, . In accordance with the instructions from the compan/, -each Chief of party or 1st Asst. will provide'hia own transit. ^8hen he has none, one of the Company's will be furnished, and charged up to him. ■"1 '!< - . 'v-i' , » • y«.%Vv' iy2 ' ,- *J l' , • W I Jil3.rclij 1867 • -i~. . - 'g'! ■' . . ^ . Each Asst. using level and rodman carrying rod, will be gov erned in the same'way, ■ - . . This is intended to establish a rule that all instriaments are t be furnished by the persons using them, • Ge'.;, Dodge to Gen. Sherman, January 14th, 1867. , jfDfw v^ » • Yours of 5th Jan. came duly to hand, I enclose a rough map of located line from North Platte Gity (crossing of North Platte river) to Fort Saunders crossing of Laramie River, for your private information. It will give you location better than I can describe it. V'e run up Lodge Pole 150 miles, leaving it 65 miles east of camp Walbach, not far from where the Middle Fort Laraiaie and Denver wagon-rdad crosses that stream. You put a lot of friendly Indians * in campwhere this road crosses Hen Creek when you were up there .last yefMp. We then'^ave 31 miles to crossing of Crow Creek, going some 700 ft. elevation in this distance; here commence ascending - mountairrs, and *e consider Crow Creek Crossing as the Eastern base of liouhtalna. It t« on a meridian nearly 20 miles east of Cainp Walbaoh; from this crossing to Ft.. Saunders it is 59 miles. We get into Willow Springs stage station. , I noto ^at you say about military permits. At North Platte fit the and" Of. first 400 mile division. We shall put up extra warehoujses, romm houses, machine shops, &o. and it is now rapidly huildln^ tM4) p town. No difficulty in accommodating here ali bu8lne»B or 4r*|w.A)vernn^S|fe,aay send over us. North Platte la m. March 1867. • - - - also the "base from which contractors will operate next season, the rail road from Omaha to that point going into Compzn's hands Jan. Isli' to be operated by them. We are putting up there all-our ties, iron ^.c. for next year's operations. In Llay we mean to be at Sedgwick where we can '1 n^^ all Oovernment steres if desired, and by 1st of September at Crow Creek Crossing, and at the end of 1867 at Fort Saunders. Either at point where we leave Lodge Pole or at Crow Creek crossing will be the end of our neX' division and where we shall change machinery for movement west. We shall no doubt build up a great' place hei'e or near'here, and the Denver Branch" will- i connect at or" near one of these points. I am unable to say whiciC ^ Just now, but" think Crow Creek " ill be the place. Fort'LKramie c»r will be reached in 60 to 70 miles over an excellent road, either! by road going "along east base of Black Hills, which you .travelled, or by Middle Laramie road, equally as good and, I think, better... Wagon treads, in fact, from either pointy in any dlrectiqn» are good. It may be, you will finally determine to make .your depot for ^Laramie on north. At Saundeffe M, is nearer timber, coal, &o, than either of the points on east base, and is not much farther from Fort Laramie, Howdver, during the season you, no doubt, will use Lodge Pole crossing first, then Crow Creek, and then determine where |ou will finally settle down.''' • , .o'.uo We are doing all in the powe'r fsttlftg ®ut tiee,i ' Jt ^ ' tTs paahing forward interests, so that wfe dAli»1»nftLeit0 Qur plans ..j March, 186 7. ) . getting to Laramie Rivei in 1867, If we have no financial crisis, P' 80 as to close our urse strings, and meet with no unforeseen ob stacle, I predict we will make it. I have my fears for the future. Financial matters generally do not look well for the country. If ♦ ♦ extravangance and bringing to use more than we sell d n't throw us on the breakers, we are all right. I wrote vou about Gen. Cooke, We get along first rate with " « • . -■ "■ ■ all the military, and if any new commander comes, I am ready, and ' -i shall be glad, to give him all aid, information or anything else in my power to help him along in taking care of Indian troubles, ' ' I' • t • • . overland route, &c. We want to cover our work from Alkali to Laramie RiVer as soon * - ' •« * as the frost leaves the ground. Con tractors are arriving*, pushing west and getting ready. I hope you will have troops to give us ample protection. We are going to b" scarce of laborers, and any^ lajck of protection, so that workmen lose confidence in their secur'' ity, wowld he almost fatal to us, as we must not lose a minute's time if we carry out our plans. I believe the moment you get into the Indian country with troops for a camping, they wil 1 leave the Platte route, h»t yo» kng,w that it will require troops on the line to give the workmen confidence, Tha t ^ made an official application setting forth what I thought we should need Gen. Myers is an able <4, m.;., understands his business hnd does X, Sir- '''* and ^ have n® trouble. j , * • i March, 1867. ■ ,.7 </A ■ . . U "ti , . .i... ■ ^ ■■' . I aai^l in my letter about Cooke thct you would need 5000 men east of the moimtains and north of the Platte. To put it st onger, I think in Nebraska, caiorado, Utah, Dakota and Montana, west of • ',T Missouri River, you will nerd ten thounand. At any rate, don't do t ■ as I had to--get well after the Indians, and then let the Interior Department at Washington stop you; but get after them early and follow them to Doomsday, without any let up, until they are punish ed for past crimes'and will respect the pow-r of tlie Government in the future. They look upon us now as a lot of old women, who do ' . v,. ' -li not know whether we are for war, or peace, or both. Q, B & Bt, Joe R.H. is now rtmning from Council Bluffs feo iniles south; N.W.R. within five miles, landed your troops within eight of Omaha. You can buy all the produce, flour, grain &c. needed for troops and posts north of Kansas and Nebraska state line in ^ « Western loU', and lay it down in Bluffs or Omaha cheaper than you^^ . ■ can buy it in St.Louis The Road sout lets us 'right into finest C ' part of Northwestern Missouri, and best part of western Iowa; road east takes us right into the grain and produce regions of Centrali Iowa. ; .'it to very busy making surveys for "the bridge across lllsMUTVl !'Rlv.r-a knotty',uestlon. but can solve It. »a"t to build this , ,,»ar, ,,Jla, be forced to wait until after eprlng freshets before we oan do nuch; then we .111^ ti^ iV on". ' • .r Mrs. D. and myself desire to be rdmenibered to lirm. rS,. and fsisl m March, 1867. , • was very, very sorry to hear of Sayer*s death. Saw Gen. Grant in Washington. Says he^wlll go to Denver in the spring. I go to Utah about Mav or J'une to settl'-: location from Laramie River to Salt ■' , I Lake, Are you not going out then? ^ I .believe I have answered all questions and given y-^u such in- • - 1 « Sight as will enable you to reap the benefit (if there is any) in your military operations, I keep Gen, Coo e an^^ his staff depart— " I ments privately posted, so they can take all advantages in their movements. ■ 1 .: i' ':r Iffhat I have said a" out points, intentions, &c. of Railroad Company I prefer you should not make public, as such things often give us trouble. (JO Gen• Shennan to Gen* Dodge, St. Louis, January 18, 1867# ' I have jusr re a"' with intense interest your letter of the 14th though you wanted it kept to myself, I believe you will I sanction my sanding it to Gen. Grant for his individual perusal, I , . u • to be returned to me. f* <-) »» It is almost a miracle to grasp your proposition to finish to ' r Fort Saunders this year, but you have done so much that I mistrust my own accept yours. I regard this road of yours as the solution of the Indian af fairs and of the Mormon qu.estion, and therefore give '4)U all I pbssibly can, ' ut the demand for soldiers everywhere and the slowness of enlistment, especially among the" Blacks, limits OUr -bility to March, 1867. f. . respond. Naturally each officer exaggerates his own trou"6les, and appeals for men, thus "Ord is greatly exercised lest the'Blacks and whites commence a War of Race, and would have four or five regiments scattered over the whole State of Arkansas to prevent local trouhles.^1 want to punish tand subdue the Indians, who are the enemies of our race and progress, but even 'I'n that, it is well scmetimes to — ^ . .. * proceed with due deliberation. 1 now have'General Terry on the Upper Missouri, Genl, Augur with you, and General Hancock just belowj all young enterprising me, fit for counsel or the'field. ♦ t ' % I will endeavor to arrange so that hereafter all shall act on com- . ' r * • . mon principles and with a common urpose, and the first step, of coxirse, is to arrange for the accumulation of the liecessary men and materials'at the right points, for which your railroad Is the very thing. ; 'rv r ^ . AufTur will be with you before this, and ydu will find him pre pared to second you to the utmost of his power. I want him to study.bis problem and call on Grant through me, for the least force that is adquate for we must respect the demand from other quar- • * ters. Of course, 1 em disosed to find fault that our soldiers-'ai^e now tied up in the Sout'-ern States, but in the light they are hoW regarded, it would be impolitic and iraprodent for me to say so pub licly. All I can do, is to keep General Grant well informed, so * way distribute his army to the beat advantage f<Jr lihe'^hdle aount ry, " '' -ij • . -T; March, 1867. r , f - • t As to supplies, Gen, Augur will be, and is, at liberty to con- ' trol this question according to the state of facts. The staff of ficers at Omaha are supplied with funds, and are on the spot, au- • - • thorized to buy or call for supplies from Chicago or SaijJt Louis, # Though West Iowa might supply your markets abundantly, yet if suddenly called on for millions of punds of flour, sugar, coffee and bacon, they would jumpthe price, but you know we now have Quarter masters and Commissaries absolutely disinterested, and qualified to arrange this natter, « I will surely jDe up this year many times, and will go over every rail more than once, I don't want to go to Utah until your * road appoached Bridger, which cannot be this year; and I don't , I want Congress to bother itself about Mormon affairs till then--and the Gentiles would do well to hold their tongues and pens xintil it becomes feasible to act in case of laws or threats. It is nonsense now for us to send a la^ge force there, and, besides, it is impossi ble, and wouM be to the interest of the Mormons, by the prices "Umw wou3id exact of us for meat and bread, ' , Don't fail to keep in with Augur, Myers, Sec,, who can of .'o , service to you in ma^ we»ye« . Qen. Sherman to Gen, Bodge, Saint Louis, January 22, 1867. *-( • Jan. 9th, for some reason, did not reach me till toI had nothing to do with Cooke's removal, brdefr' orlginat- : Ji -re 567 . • ' . ' • i t . O'i'" March, 1867. • ,f..l f f- •• , • . i. f tr - •;• ed at TTashington, and came to me completed, without my being consult- - , v.; ed, and I do not know what influenced Genl. Grant, but never sup posed* G n . Cooke was in the least bo blamce for the Phil. Kearney massacre. That post had been completed and e garrison increased to the largest estimate made by anyone up to that time, and I would have volunteered to Genl. Cook that explanation, only the instant I sent him a copy of the feelegram,'he replied that he presumed I was the cause of' his removal which debarred me from-.^making any • * « ^ explnna tion. As to Augur*, I only know him of his old army record, which was very ^ood. He was always a favorite, and was, I think, one of Grant's comrades of the 4th Infty. The probabilities are he will be in conimand of that department a long time, and will soon master all the questions, and be able himself, if necessarjr, in person, to lead his troops. You will lose nothing by the change, for I will make it incumbent on the military to give an earnest attention to the protection of your road. You have Gen. H ncock on the south of you and Augur alth you, two of our best officers, anil 'they shall have every man that I can'get and spare. We are pressed for men at all points. I fear the political status Bas a tendency to make .. .the-WU of , property south obllvfous to "their own interest, for outrages on negroes •nd'Union men south dppnr'to lnor».se. It la alleged, because th..better.people don't lend their help to step. It, as they say it u'none of their business. If our am, has to 568 March, 1867. do all the dirty police work of the so'^th :*ou c^n see it-wil] all \/ be absorbed the-e, giving us a small shore of the o.rmy for the real public enemy--the Indian. But so far as interest in your success is concerned, you may rest easy, that both Grant and I feel deeply r concerned in t e safety, of your national enterprise. f Gen, Sheman to Gen, Dodge, Saint Louis, February 20, 1867. . t I have just received your letter of Feb. 8th and map. I now have an engineer officer with me, Col. Merrill, the sai-ie, you will remember, who went with Tliomas as far as Atlanta, He will now be a.i3ie' to compile and make useful all u^aps that are authentic, and I '■ , ••• "» will be obliged for all and any you can giv-e me. f . * • ^ By this time you must be well acquainted with General Augur, sJ and I hope you will work together like brothers. I will want to come up.to Omaha soon, and would like to have f \ ' ' a pass over the road from Chicago to Omaha. I have a yearly pass over the Chicago and Northwestern road, but don't think that is t J ■ y; the company that coijes to Omaha, Do you know if the railroad from Keokuk to will join the Boonesboro road by the Main Val ley or move to the west Uy the Coon service of the Rock* Island Road?' ^All.oould save distance by making junction with the finished Omaha road at^a point in Carroll county. I am satisfied that our St. Louif an4^1i4%sy;iri.peof»e are ative to the necessity and will, tltiitii have communication witft Council Bluffs via St.. Joaeph and, thg. Missouri Valley , as also by prolonging the North .Jala Mcrch, 1867. * ■ Missouri Railroad to the Keokuk and Des Moines. Condit Smith is the contractor on hot'i and tells cie he is making* sure and good ■ ■ r;l ■ rln! 1 ' z . ■ " ^ 1-- -.v • ; - -• progress. ■ V , I think in another year, by'these railroads and the extension of your great ro"d to the Blac^ Hills (Sanders, if possible) and the Smoky Hill to tfie* rieighborhobd of Cheyenne hills , w6 can act so energetically that both Sioux and Cheyennes must die, or submit to our dictation. "This year'we ahe fofced to do the b^st we can, but I hope you will keep your men at work, spite of rumors, and even apparent dangers, for both General Augur and I will do all to cover the working parties that is possible, only we may considerit better done by combining all against the rostile SiQux offen~ sivelyi instead of keeping the soldiers close in, in sight of your men, I think with a little explanation from you, the working parties will tmderstand that they are more safe along the Lodge Pole, with our aoldierw two or three hundred miles ncfcth than if •• f ^ » I those, same soldiora were close at hand, " ^ Gen* Sherraan to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, April 15, 1867> I got your two despatches from Chicago and Boone , and am sorry at the general deluge, which cut you off froa the East, and has prevented mo Tro going out to the end of the track. I Wanted to see you, of course, because I know you will not exaggerate the. chances.l\ You toow as well as I do that thfe failure' to transfer to us the management of the Indisns simply makes it impossible for us .■? Hf ' "I ' March, 1867. to do anything conclusive., and sooner or later we must dispose of the Sioux. Knowing,the previous nature of the Missouri River, I , prefer to operate.northward fro:r. the Pacific roads as a base, for the reason that it is safer than to work bac/,*^as Sully did, to the * Missoiiri. ti' I want to feel a reasonable certainty that the road will reach • , the crossing of Crow Creek this year, from thence, I take it we must -haul north, and I know that you may have to expend a good deal of labor yet on't^at finished part of the road, so as to diminish the chances of its being interrupted. I would much rather see it fin ished good to this base of the Black Hills, this year than to have it slighted over to Sanders. ^You know that Sanders will not be a good deot for Lftpamie, from thence the wagons would,have to haul^ back this way over the Black Hills to get to the Laramie noad,u4- less ther^ be. wagon road straight from Sanders up to Fort Casper, or better BtiU, straight toward Reno. \ xr; i^rfHH>08e we can oount on the Sioux fighting fromtthe Powder Rivor BnS Co\uCi,ty,. which;; will be better for us than if they go north of the liissoUrl* .j . »r . I wish Gen# Augur had more cavalry, but it seems impossible fo^ us to get more men; But if we can work past this year, I think the next we cAn finish up thr Sioux, except as to their small horwethievlng bands, that mlkf trouble us-.for yea^s. Tou saw thai Coftgreea w^d«i(i^ let me cleaij out the Republi- M- - > • March, 1867. < 'c wl: can CoTinty. That may be all ri^t, isut I think a'clamor will ije tfaised in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska, that will force-it upon us. Under present instructions we cannot attemjjt it unless they break oftt intr open war, ' No matter what happens, my wish is that your road should bei pushed to the east foot of the Black Hills, and then i don't care. • t Wright and Shoemaker promise 250 miles west of Riley this year. Quien Sabef 'feut I hope so. ■ . n Gen. Sherman to*t?6ii. Dodge, St. Louis, Ma:, 7, 1867. ' ickImI I have your valuable" letter of April 28, and am fully convinc ed that you will finish'that road this season to the head of Crow Creek, and it may be to Port Sanders. -Where the spring has been so prolonged, 1 think you may safely count o» a late fall. I will not lo^6tie surprised if you lay rails up to Christmas. • • f.: -.'o v' • V I think this year is our crisis 6n the plains, because every month and year will diminish, the necessity for troops in the recon structed states and give us more and more troops for the plains, especially cavalry. If we could cheoic the universal disposition . to cry out for help we could even nnw direct more men to the real points of danger. General AUgur is bdanfl to make the progress of your road safe, because it iS'the military base for the future, ,, \nd the only difficulty h^"-will have will be to prevent sanding off more and more of his troops to those remote places where the peo|e clamor for'protection* At this mooent, there is an appeal from -V' ■uiW'f':'. S'l ' ''l',.' ' 'f; 1 .. . 11 Montana where they have a telegraph. Many ask for help, little- r thinking it takes two or three months to get soldiers there. . rr. , ' r ' We were all disappointed that Congress v.ould not transfer to ^ our custody the Indians. It would "ive us more work; but as soon • • as any trouble arises, why the agents drop the Indians and call on UH, But the real reason why we should have the control of the an- ^ nuities is, that* by means of the money already apporpriated for the treaty Indians, our post commanders would have the means to r - find and take care of the Indians who doa't want to fight. Whereas now the rascals wKo are off all year on hunting and war parties, come into the agencies at the time fcr the annual payments, and receive just as much as the better dispose'd" class. ■ This, money, or the goods and provisions, ought no-t to be given annually or semiannaully but rather daily or weekly as the Indians need. I suppose I am in for the excursion up the Mediterranean., We are advertised to sail for Glbralter June 8, and ought to reach . .. Marseilles July 4. We are then to cruise along the Mediterranean and Black Seas, stopping at Genoa, Leghorn. Naples, Athens, ConBtantinople and the Crimea (Sebastapol); then out to Smyrna, Beirout, Joppa and Alexandria, back to the coafet of Spain and out to k^-dina, and home in bctober. If you will keep Hichols here ad- „ vised, he will beach me through Gen..Dix at Paris, and I will arrange for Genl. Grant tb tele^«flr)h me, should anything, of enough l,iportanae occur to call me back, in which event I will be^^repared to leave the- ship and return via. England. My departments are now well coniQanded, and should any combination of the troops be nexessary, General Grant will order. I would not go if I thought any thing would suffer, but it is vain forme to.suppose my presence necessary when Gen. Grant freely offers to spare me. I will bear , . in Aind your wish and will write you some letters from nborad as a keepsak" , and as evidence of my personal friendship. Wishing you-^ and, yours all possible happiness, &c. ' ^ o-'i - ' Gerr. Sheraa to Gen'. Dodge, St, LouiSfMay 27, 18G7, «' ■" i received' your dispatch ajad now h-ve your interesting letter V4' ' » ' t haVe h'ad ^-igisod 'deal o.T correspondence about the protection of the country along the railroad, which I ^deem of the first im portance, al-thougi to make it effectual I see no other way than first to attack the Sioux wHo remain near the Yellowstone in de fiance. If they>omlkdnk as aTnatter of ^^curse, they will not fine themsoi-^ to'ati«olring the trains that go to supply Phil. Kearney,'an<! '15. F. Siifttii tut wlH come south to your road. I think GSn. Augur should go there in force, and we must also get other troops to defend your working p^irties. I have asked Gen Grant for another battalioA of cavalry for that special purpose, and'if ke can he will grant it.. You know that thessame.call comes from every other quarter, and. it ie very hard to aay which is of ^ most importance. I «l«h to: Ineurq you that I do pot under-value you^^ work, for, on its-account, I give up^ my propsed trip to Europe, "but if I can will come upthis sunmier and attend to it in person;. , but I know that of myself I can do little without a force in re serve, and that I will try and obtain. If the worst comes to the ^ worst, I will call on Nebraska for a regiment of mounted troops, <for the special task of defending interests which are vital to her progress. -I don't want to do this if it can be avoided, as every state and territory that has contact with Indians ,wlll raise- a - clamor, as has been done more than once, for local troops serving in their own interest. One' would suppose more of the Regular Army should be among the Indians where danger is imminent, instead of • in Southern cities such as Mobile and' New Orleans, but when Mr. Kelly can announce that he can hove all the Regular Army to back 'him in hia speeches at the South, we see that there is a call for troops there, on questions that Snngress thinks as vital as those of the Indians. I have the same appeals from Minnesota, Montanaand Dakota, as well as from Kansas, New Mexico and Colorado. Each wants enough of the army to guard them against all the Indians, but I'note your road as of the most importance and have given Cen, Augur a very large portion of my whole command, but will increase it if I can get the men. i ^ . Gen, Sherman to Gen. Dodge, St«. tibuis, Jan. 5, 1867. At New Orleans, I received your telootoe letter from New York and I assure you, on its faith. I boafeted not ar little of the vast « energy of our countryaien. 303 mllee of railrokd finish&d in on^'t year is a Teat that may well be boasted of . I assure you of my ^hearty congratulations and that the great problem of the railroad seems to be solving itself very fast. * ^ .'"le'' • You are exactly right in making your location independent of local influence. When I was at Denver and saw the lay of the land, I felt cerbain that you would locate north of thab city, and said so incidentally, but some fellow-got "ipld of it and pitched into ite.iv'fts. it wasi none of my .business, I held my tongue and co^unsel, but now the' pebbe there will see that thoug^: Denver is some, still it is hot enough to direct from its course the Great national Hiyhwav.- I also learn wi't": pieasure that your Eastern connection is done Within S2 miles, and I have ordered all troops and stores for the department of the Platte to 50 via Chicago, Clinton and Omaha. llie "l^d^s'df Col. Patterman,'s command up at Phil Kearney may urnMs yeur people; but don't let it, for we shall persevere and push that ro'atf to Virginia City, and it will divert the attention of'thi-Itostlle Sioux f?e» your road. The point where you cross the North Platte and Fort Laramie will become great military points, and ydu should m&kf arrangements with cars to land theee our troops and stores. I take it for granted that you get along well^with^ Cooke and hi« quarte^aster* 'tlyers. ^ I wbuld like to- far. this side of old Camp Walbach yo « - propose to l.av. the lcig. ?ole. It lookoA to me that you oouia f ' take the divide seme ten miles this.side, and get up some 700,or 800 feet before you reach the Black Hills. I rei..ember well the » difficulty in California. Our first locations clung to tho valleys Cor some 30 miles out of Sacramento, and then it was too late to rise the mountains. Whereas, now, the road begins to rise at one® ' on leaving the Sacramento, so that they get up near two thousand feet before they strike the momtain. I suppose your location de scends into the Laramie Plains not far from Willow Sr ngs stction, 12 miles southwest of the new Fort Stevens (John Buford). The coming year, for better or worse, is to be an important one for our country, and if you cQuld, by superhnman energy, reach the . foot of the moTontains near Walbach, it would be a great achievement. That will be the military point for th® road. North and south from that point are good by reason of the nearness of wood, the abundant ' grass and water, and valleys which afford good roadways for travel ling. I will do my utmost that Gen. Dooke have force enough to • cover your parties absolutely, which will be easy from the forks of the Platte westward, . , • r - 1 came up from I®w Orleans by rail. Saw our old stamping ^ ground, Jackson., Miss. ,^Canton, Grenada, Grand Junction and Kack-^ son, Twnn. t would offend me, but such was not the case. 1 ^ ar^-quantity of old rebels, who were as tt#'pdSSlble, **' ' . hut - vn I the .great enteu?prlse as much suecess^ln 1867, as in ,*•' f.' ■■ f ^ 1866, I am as ever your friend', i ' ^ I iMucli •ilf «3fP5i ■>' : carter on Fort Bridger Reservation:. O'^ OOl ti'^Xr. V There is^a tract of country, some two hundred miles in'width, lying♦ilJdtw^.en the Rocky i.iountains on the east, and the Wasatch Mountains on the west, the former dividing the vjaters that flow • . into the Missouri River from those thn t ^low into th.e Gulf of Calif ornia, the latter forming the .eastern rim of the Great Basin. • Green River-rising to the north near the sources of the Mis souri, Yellow Stone and Goltnnhia JRivers, flows south through the centre of this tract and receiving the numhQrous at-^eams that flow west from the Rocky Mountain-chain and east fr9n\ the "Wasatch and its spur, the tiinta, cuts its way through the deep gorges of the ( mountains and winding'around the eastern extremity of Uinta runs - on to unite with Grand River to form the Colorado. f'■ •"Id Uinta is a spur of the l/ITasatch, jutting out far to the East and having thl®?^ks covered'*with perpetual snow,. . . . Fort Brl3g4i»'i3 situated in arbeautiful valley of Black Fork, a tributary of Green River, some thirty miles distant from the. imse of the Uinta chain. Its latitude is 41 18* and 12 longitude ^ - *1 ^ 110^ 32' 23" and elevation' above the sea 7Q1P One mile aboVe the Fort, Black Pork dividesitself into five hhannelB, and after pa'ssing thrdh^'tlie valley, again unita^, ,its waters one mile below the post. One of these beautiful streams, some thirty feet wide, spanned by foOt bridges, runs swiftly over 578 its pebbly bed thropgh the centre of. the parade ground, affording to the garrison an abundanne of delicibup water, free from, all iranrities. I\tn isa-x 1 The portion of the valley in which the Fort is situated is about three miles in width and is clothed with luxuriant and nu- . 1 tricious grass, which is also the case with the Bench lands that i -jij , . . extend to the base of the mountains. The atmosphere is so pure and transparent that the mountain tops, t'^ough fifty miles distant, appear but a short way off. The hea^ in the valley is never oppressing, being constantly dispelled by cooling breezes from the mountains. The officers' quarters are sit-uated on the east side of the * stream fronting west, those of the soldiers lie on the opposite side fronting north and south towards the parade ground. Fort Bridger was established in the spring oV 1858, by Gen. A. 5. Johnston then in coiBmand of the army sent to Utah. During the winter of 1857, the army occupied Camp Scott, one and one-half miles above the. Fort. A party of officers was detailed the' follow ing spring to select a suitable site for building a post, and the present site was chosen. The forst was called Fort Bridger after JoiAOS Bridger a celebrated mountaineer who had settled in this vAl ley many ye^rs agp and had established a trading post, and waS at " ' ' ^ o Uie time guide to the army* ' ■( lIoteL rRoster of cosnnlssioned officers, Department Of thei •-Platte. Omaha, Nebraska, Dec. 5, 1867, Note:- List of members House of Representatives, 4pth Congress. til ba ' ^ ' r . • • - ,gr Gen. Dodge to L. L. Hills, (21DR248) "Xfrt I am in receipt of yours stating loss of mules and I hope you will find them, but you must not let your stock oul to graze with out herders or guard. If you do, under existing difficulties, you will lose it all. You are in the debatable country and Indians are near you all the time. It behooves you to be very careftil, very givilantj Indians strike when least expected, therefore never ♦ ■ * -f ■ be off your guard. Wien you finish up the 5th hundred miles, take into consideration the distance gained and lost in the changes of 4th and 5th hundred miles, so as to bring it out an even 500 miles wes^'o^"^ ' ■ . ' : f Omaha. The country between Lodge Pole and Crow Creek will reqnoire ^ ^tudy, especially towards Crow Creek, It is tViought by some, we can find a high crossing at Crow Creek and avoid the depression we ^et in falling into tbat stream. I do not believe it can be done; Ubut we Should get a line that on^y gives us the natural from summit •aat of Crow Creek to the valley, which is about 40, thus throwing out all the tmdulations directly east of Crow Creek. I am now, and have been for two'-^eeks, confined to *1^ hd4se, # suffering fran an old wound. .. r, XJ n . Uvy t,i' Gen. Dodge to John Duff, (21DR249) . i.. ^ . t ^ • ,,i •' . I.. I enclose the resolutions necessary to be passed by the Board of Directors authorizing and legalizing the acts already proposed X by me for the company in laying out, selling, &c. the depot towns. f I draw, in one, resolution, the authority to act as agent and tmistfee the declaration of trust, i.e. make that a part of the authority and the indemnity of the Co.apany to me. Please have it .passed at next meeting of Board and official copy sent me with seal > of Company, attached. . . .. Parties .purcjiasing'the property are beginning to ask for my authority, and have, so far, gone on the knew/ledge they have that I ' - am officially connected with it. Tlhat I have done has been on ver- f bal authority. The matter is now becoming of so much importance that it should be properly and legally done. '£«(.> • purant. Vice President, to Gen. LI. C. Leigs, (21DR250) . ^ ^ 1st. We are running a road 305 miles west of .the,44anour,i River wg into the very heart of the Plains, with no local traffic, and dapendent almost entirely upon thethrough frei^ts for all our earnings., ^ 2nd. Al,ong. the route of our road, the necessary material for ruWnlne It, abM not, Oiowpti In other words, every oor'd of wood "'""'burned, wW obllgedi toAaul- in som eases-hundreds of miler--; all the proeisions, gro^arias, and in fact everything 'our men and . f * It stock eat, and all material our read requires in its repairs or wear is brought at great est^ense, to such points on the-route as , , ' ; ol ■ ; ' T they may be needed. Our running expenses, therefore, are much greater than the two roads you mention', as they are" rxinning through a he&wily settled country, abounding in wood, coal produce, &c. V/ood^with us is worth from 8 to 11 dls. per cord;'coal 11 to 12 per ton, this item alone more than covers the difference in tariff. That you may have a clear and full understanding of the matter, it is only necessary for you to refer to the cost of supplying a post at F9rt Leavenworth, and the costs at Forfes McPherson and Sedgwick, All the disadvantages you labor under, we labor under, ^ and until the business of the road materially increases, it ie nec essary for us to chrrge the present rates to pay the running ex- • • > L > .I i -f' kf ! ' pensas on oui^ road. ^ ^ ^ , Our business Is' Increasing aAd ere long *e hep to mortify our rptps. By examining our ubllshed rdtea, you will see that Oovernment le charged asme rates as Individuals and no more. Onder the present rates, frPlght Is landed In Cenver and all points north of K,>nsas and Nebraska ,much I ohepper thbn by any other route, we being so far west, out off 20o" to 300 mllss land travel. . . Oen. Dodge to 2. Durant, Wa^ihgton, Deo. 12, 186' (21DR265) . 1 saw the se'oretary this mdmlng. He says affidavit must con form strictly to law and be slgnsd'by Oliver toss. today May, 1867. •- blanks filled out as required by theu. Telegraph Ames to be there t to sign it. Commissioners will, not go until done here. Mr. Tnttle sent me today certified copy of proceedings of Board electing Oli ver jtmes Acting PPesident, Also action of Board adopting the Lone Tree and CrotW Creek line. Gen. 3. agrees wxth us on line. _ Gen. Dodge to Gen. J. H. Simpson, Omaha, May 27 1867 (21DR256) ' I submit hereiwith the following data pertaining to the 10th' ... .- section examined of the U.P.R.R, extending from the 305th to th e 345th mile, or from station 232 to 2337 - 36, 4th hundred miles. Gen. Dodge to Oliver Ames, Council Bluffs, May 15, 1867. Mr. Bates writes from Salt Lake that he considers'it necessary be fore we settle our lines over Wasatch Range' Motintains, that we Should examine the outlet from Soda Springs on Bear River to Snake River and the facility of getting from Snake River to Thousand ■ Springs Valley, west <rf Salt Lake'. This may have a controlling infliienoe on tlje line we shall decide upon in crossing the '^asatch * " ■ « V ■ ■ • • Range of "ountnlno. Ur. Bates now has a temporary party In the fieW with himself making some examlnntioris of the country east of . 5alt LaV:e, and when he nnlshes that work that party can make the ..surveys Indicated, if the company desire It. If not. I shall disirWH,lMnd t-e party aa s oon as he'is through with their present work. leaving only one party in Utah. survey I mention, alai haa a'^iiknent bearing cm a branch of t May, 1867. to Idaho and Oregon. •'.irf.t B-r ■^ir> ' • Gerr, Oodge to Thod. H. Bates','May 15, 1857, Council Bluffs, "Y21DR261)jI om in receipt of your report, maps and profiles; also letter enclosirig map with proposed routes .west jof Salt Lake, and your let- ""' ter of M^y 1st. « ' - . Hereafter if it will save premium, you may draw sight drafts, . notifying me by telegraph when dravmr o-r by letter time enough be- . » fore drawing that I may prepare for them. , la m not prepared to order the surveys from Soda Springs and * a Snake River and then to American Falls; have referred the matter to the company for their order. Unless it is necessary to have ' these line* run before we can decided on our line over the Wasatch Mountains, I do not think the Company wi'll authorize it. In get ting a crossing of the Wasatch, would these lines have any bearing .to ' 1-. on the question. You otate, if going by "Y of Ham's Fork, Bear ^iver. Snake River and Oooee Creek, to Tiiouaand Springs Valley—do you speak of that line as a mail line to the Pacifio, and to oome Into compari son With .ttje lines south of lake and immediately north of lakd, via . promontory Point, Spring Valley &o? Is there no way of orossigg the Promontory Mdge that you turn to the (fouth? fan it he crossed "'i to north of fart I aa now confined to my house, and fiaVe time, suffe] May, 1867. ing from an old*'jir6uhd. As soon as I a:.i a" le, I expect to start west and be ^ith you a portion of the season. I'hope the surveys will bd so far advanced that we can detemiheton the lines we shall take over or aro'^nd the mountains. Let me know whe n you will'discharge the"temporary party, so I*can give the order for the surveys you-think should be "made be fore the-party is discharged, if the Company decide upon making --"'yhem. . ;iA .3 • , • Note;' Resolution Board of .Directors, U.P.R.R. Co, (21DR263) ^ -Gen. Dodge to L» T., Hills, Omaha, May 23, (21DR264) , Yours of May 12th received today. : i7. Ne have no means "of getting the provisions to you. You will have to at Denver and La Porte unless you wait.until you re+urn to this end of the-5th hundred. When you get thr ugh to Crow Creek, I Mntend to ofder ybu back by telegraph to this end of the 5th hundred,'to re-r\ui the adopted line, restake it, and make it j consecutive and eapecially re-run the levels. We find a dis- r crepancy between your levels and Brown's of three feet, yours being 3 ft. lower. Yotir elevation at that point is 3ll7,7 at intersec tion, while Brown's is 7314.47'; Brown»S elevation is 3120.8. : " ' Have you designated the linos try letters in the field as you have on profiles and maps? If T ©r«»Md you back I shall send full instructions as to changes we hare adopted. At 1500 we adopted "B" line. May, 1867. The notes came today we have not workeed up. You should see your report of changes, give an opinion as to best line and the , reason therefor, we, here, in examining some of the changes, may-not see reasons for them that you do. , Brown's party was attacked at Rock Creek and one man killed— Stephen Clark of New York. He was away from camp arid picked off. Therefore be carefulf vigilant, and _make you men the sajne. ■ I engaged a 1st Assistant in New York, but since I came home he has written me.he cannot come. I do not now know where- to get one. If I see a man whom I think,competent, I will get him. If you want provisions leftjat^Sedgwick for you whe n you come Jfeack, I can have them." - I. t , ■ I Ceh. Dodge to Oliver Amee, Omaha,. 27, (21DR266) ^ . ol t'l returnetS from the gpading today. While I was up there the fdailtts attacked us at five different points, and between JTbrth , Platte and Fort Sedgwick t^ok r^bout 100 herd of mules. Most of them belonged to parties travelling along our line. Th-y killed three men along on ou|" work,,, wounded one, also killed four up Lodge Pole. at»ut.40 miiLeW'Jwe^ of Ft. Sedgwick. They are giving us trouble . . . S daily;, but I have got our,men armed,, and am pushing cavalry into the eountry to protect the line. Now we have only two companies, and they have no man in this department that we can get. ♦. i " If (jujj,. ama gradlhg on 4th hundre get out of wo^rk and come 'ka liA •be.fno: 586 aw "/I.' ,\j; r... » 1867, ^ of' Y o ' •i--" ■• > . .' back here, 'e never can get them back .there. Therefore, I would give them immediate notice that the work on 5th hund-ed will be put under contract immediately. 77ith this, I can hold them up there until you let the work. As-long as they have something to do, they do not get panic stricken; but the moment they are idle, all Indian troubl.es grow and they get away as soon as possible. The commissioners accepted 40 miles of work. It is the best constructed forty miles of track that I have seen laid on the road. • - ■ ft ■ . L* ■ "tljhe telegraph line, too, is excellent. X must have some money to meet my drafts. ' 9*0? 4 - Gen. Pohge to Oliver Ames, Omaha, 1867 '21DR267) * « . ■ ♦ t n ■ r, I found on my arrival home your telegram and your letter. I had been out over the work before I got them.I went as soon as I could le^ve the house. The Indians were so bad, and the Commissioners stayed and saw the last rail laid to the 345 mile post and accepted the road to that point; they will return 20 miles, toda", and as soon as they notice, from Leavenworth, or where they are, the other twenty. « Ttoder their orders they must have notice from the Secretary of the • . i ' Interior before they can report on any sectio . I proposed to them to go and see Browning at Quincy and got him to revoke that rule, so ,that, -they could examine all finished up to the Accept, and fX think will get the order, "fhey expects to ♦receive'the order for thte last twenty before they get away.' ; i -■) a' In answer to your letter: When I took charge of the eng^ineering Dept. last Vear no accountability of parties was required' This ■ year, when they went out, I invoiced to chief of each party every article that they took ^^th them and" had them receipt for them, so they are held toca strict account for all they have. Camping out fits only last one year? tents, blankets and buffalo robes general ly rot or get worn out. We save a prtion of each every year. This year I armed the parties with Goverhment aras, but they were useless and I had to get others. The friehgt charged to Salt Lake of'65 cts. a pound is Wells Fargo & Go's charges for instruments, maps and profiles sent to parties out there; and I desire td say that Wells, Fargo & Co. show us .no favors, and in return we make thorn pay over oiir road fof ^ everything we do in their line. Eve lathing goes smoothly here except trmsfer, which should be placed hapk in Hoxie's hands. Be oan handle it, and 1 know no one else that pan. The transfer of pas-engers by the North Western Road 1. a botch and .'great detriment to ue, as everybody charges their delloqulenoy to our road. Hoxie night take them right over on his boats in addition to the other transfer. They have a con tract with Ur. Bullins and suppose they will stick to it. Bulllns passengers In coaches and hauls the.i around through the nud to The ferry, I guess, givee then no facilities, as they 1«nV the job, wT ,,nd all around thay t., -J .' tTj travellers 'u mad . and r we ■" I.- '' get the credit. Snyder is endeavoring to make a change to help it. ® • f . I shall send in ^ full report of repairs needed this week, X ' gtating the extraordinary ones. The minor repairs are going stead ily forward. _ . Gen. Dodge to S. B. Reed, Omaha, June 5th, 1867 (21DR269{ ■. • I submit herewith profile and notes for 50 miles of 5th hun dred. You will see that in the light cuts I have noted "take out 4 ICQ feet wide" the material is intended for banks. Have eh^eavored to. balance work at such places; at a few others have marked fence cuts. I think it will be. well., at the light cuts where material has to go into bank, to take out 75 feet on north side of cut and 25 feet on soptu side of cut; but to pay extra for it when material is not needed, it will be cheaper to fence. On making up quantity you can determine, or if work is let at .30 t®' 45 cents, cut and fill can be let to balance, say, fill 14, iJu cut 10, .Tiiis would leave it optional with sub-contractors to bor row and waste, or haul if wasted. You can put, as you have hereto fore done, in ridges and side of wide cuts. I also request that Llr. Casement be instructed to watch carefully tha to th.t It to all right; it" is very broUen, and •1 dl hot wish to have aay bad alignment, if it can be voided. They .ill be on th. ground and,could notify ua of any changes that th„ think .ould help the line. The line up where bad alignment la wa» changed by engineer in charge, at west end of cutting, and '*10* 0 - IJC Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1866 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/3a56e94430df47571739d0ecc4afabde.pdf 6a90b764d80f2f3b186dd29c07e8e00e PDF Text Text October, 1867, r ' Jas, Llaxwell tc Ge-i. Dodge, Caaip on Medicine Bowj, 3'; '. Befqre you 'left you spoke to me about the condition of th stock. I ha ye eight head, erf nrules, six of which are very good animals; the other two are old and would not. be fit for another season's service. I think it would be advisable to dispose of them this, winter and get otherw before starting .in ^the spring. . . . You di'^' not gij^jfierany directions about where they were to be wintered. If 3;t meetS;;with your approbation I would like to take them to your farm, and leave "e 11s to take care of them so as to be sure and have them in the most serviceable condition^ next season. The wagon should also be thoroughly repaired., I would like to take all the pepperty belonging to this party, store it at the most convenient , • • place, make oat' a full inventory of all the articles and give them in charge 8«life reliable person. y . « • With a few exceptions all of my party are godd active reliable men who take an interest in- pushing the work end doJ.ng it in the best manner, several have bpen retained since last season, I would like to retain all that ere good men if it suits you. I have'nearly finished locating >on. my lu'elimino.ry; get a g^-od line with a ruling grade of eight-tenths perhundred, and light work with the exception of rbout three miles going down into the valley of the Platte where the work ie heavy but with a grade of six-tenths r November, 1867. per hundred. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ I , 'I': 0. .1'^ ' . ' , . Evans.has ohde'red'mo tcr locate Oh "Brown's lineV at which I shall start in two or fthree daj^a as soon as I finish the one I am now on. 1*16886 to answer at Sanders. Note: Nov. 4"'(21DR318 &c.) " ». r ^ , r- ' lunclvfcw er' > f"* ■ ) : : H H. A, Hurlhut to Gen. Dodge, ChicagA", .5': I 'J* T e ' ' • I have been reqiiested-5>y A. Batty, 1st -Lieiit, 40th U.S. Infantry, formerly Lieut. Colonel 57th Regt, Ills. Vol.^ Infantry,' to do what I can for hiiri In-obtainiTig for'him'two favors fromthe UL S. Government*; viz: first, a trevet commi.-sion equal to his volunteer ' rank; second, ah'^ap-pointment as'Aseist^t Quartermaster with rank',of Captain, ,.j' "O I saw Maj. 0en'.'^%lTAfe in regar* io the first who said it^ . could be granted upon getting commendatory letters from the superior."',. . officers. I saw Gen. Jno. E. Carae, who iiVs given^lP'ttMbtbr a cop^ of whl-sh I enclose recomme'hdlhg to the brevet commission. '" , .-u You may possible remembbr iae m a slight acquaintance and as having a brotbar,'^tfb rfbl. F.J. ^Vmit of srth Regt. Ills. Vol. Infantry, who'^er^dd under ybn. - i: , , r John R. Duff to Gen. bodge, Boston, 6: i I haVe not forgotten my promise te write to yo a as -soon as I got hom,e, but although it is a long time since we parted I have in November, 1867. reality just reached there. I arrived in Boston with my pony all safe-and sound a week ago last Fridaj' and only remained at home about ,a day when I started back West again to Rochester to accompany my sister home, v.-ho had been waitin;* there for me nearly a month. Lly mother, who had never been to Niagara Falls, thinking that hsol was so near there concluded to ac company me and so that has occupied the last week. I got home last night and nov/ I feel as though a short rest^ would d^, me good. I presaae by this time you have ully recruited and I trust your health is mijch better. Father :ays that you \7ill leafn all that you wish t know.aboi*t the affairs of the D. P.B.R. from llr. Ames and LIr, Billon, therefore it will not be necesary for him to write a-ything about it. Father says the Ames's and the rest conceded more t.o T.B.D. than he was willing to 'o, but he was sick and knew nothing of the proceedings at the time. I met T.6. in Chicago and „had a long talk with him. He inqulfe^d e^bout you and whajt. you had been doing in the Rocky Mountains. Of orurse I gave him a most flowery accoxmt and spoke in the'highest everything I-had seen, and he was pleased to syy during the qponversa^lon that he thought you were the best practidal and the best locating engineer, he ever kne--. Still ho may have made the threats that wo heard about certain persons being removed if he got the po^^n again; biit then I dont believe he j/flll get the power very soon. ■ ^ t ' -s , „ lIoveEiber, 1867. ' « ' I had a letter from Mr. Corwith thfe other day stating that ho arrived 'safely in Galena, and t^ionght he should coftie to Boston sometime during Noveasber. Gen, Rawlins^ T see by the newspapers, nrrivei in Washington after a six months sojourn in the Rocky Mountains As to Major Dunn, I do not know whether-he has been throivgh here or not on his way down East, (Maine)".- • ■ - • - * - My little brother was perfectiy delighted with the Indian pony and every afternoon goes out to ride. The Te xah saddle that I had made in Omaha attracts considerable notice. I left a boix of specimens either in Gouncil Eliiffs or your office in Oiaahaj also a laria-t rope artd a pair of buck horn^. ' Tf "you see them will you be so kind as to hawe them taken care of for me -until the next time I come out? « Please give my ri^gards to Mrs. Dd ge and thank* her' for her ' courtes" and politeness to me while in Coundil Bluffs; with best ' wishes for yourself. '* « Tit Elijah Sells to Gen. Dodge, Chicago, 111., 6: •- '' My son, David, is a Captain in the Regular Army (41st Infty) and by dr^er of Oeri, Sherldar? has been on Court Martial duty in" Now Orleans during the entire yellow'feve'r season. His reViment'la. l*n ^ Texas on the Rid Grande, and'he is quite anxious , for his wife's sake , to remain upon detached sOi^ice at New Orleans.' ^en at Dos Moines, a few day's a^d', I tiad b convew^tttlon with Col. Gee. Tlohenor, who thought you would be willing t'O interest November, 18C7. * ' • yourself in Davi-i's behalf to .secure him an appointment on Gen*. Hancock's staff, ' " Jno. Morgan to Gen. Dodge, In*Campon North Fork Platte, 7: ' i ' I arrived and went into camp at this*point lest evening on my way in to*Fert Sanders ri^h my party, I am compelled to leave the field this early on accourtt ^f my-escort having "to return *-to- the Fort by the 15th inst., and-I am not sure that wfe could do much -more workfrovii this forward on account of-the variableness and inclemency of the weatherj as we.have been having severe cold and heavy storms iBor the last two weeks* There is a severe.storm of wind and sno w raging while I write and no signs of ita' oeiaslng, an,d. I jaay be detained, here two or three days. .■\'j o. I have sxicceeded In "wsannecting Mr. Brown's" Mne, with that of Mr. Apple ton's west and south of the* IfLrge Dry Xedoe east of. Cla^ Buttes _ I found a very good line 'getting doWn off the" summiit and I think a grade line of 40 ft, par mile oan be obtained pn all except about ont mile of the line on the west jslope^ I have also .explored the whole f t^e main stUAalt range betw?on the lines mentioned, I co-uld not find any depressibrt leading thrc\ugh the divide lower than where we have crossed. I also eicplorwd thp ootintry between the weist foot'.of the west summit nnd thfe hsadr; of Bitter Creek, some ten miles^ west of Bane 11 brings. I found grod ground over all but about five miles of the route, which is crossed nteafly at right angles by high and abrupt ^ <■ ' -.' -y '"EVAIVi N 1 . ^..,-|| ■ ■'- / »>'»' O' November, 1867. ridges. . , ■f ' ,1,1 ,. "* j .ii..' ''■' My last exploration was over that portion of the country lying between Clay.Buttes and Black Buttes on Bitter Creek some ten .miles west of Pond Statioa. I find the ground for fiftasn miles east of the Black Butte very fayorable and .the ascent not over 40 ft. ©r mile, with a summit corresponding with Mr. Appleton's last summit but more flat anr^ tide ?ind-about on© hundred feet lower. The ^approach-^to thi-a simimit from the east is easy with an undulating grade, and I think a contiaauous grade may be had by a more thorough exploratior^ than I v^as able ^>o give it on account of my hcrrse giving out £iQd having no means of obtaining another. My mpvements haite also tteen materially impeded by scarcity of water for animals and no conveniencius for carrying needed slippl'fes. I hefve also. been.hisery considerably retarded ^n my KluVMttienJIrf by the want, of alacrity in .movement on the part'of thu ^ • commander-ol^ my e84ort who has failed to* render "the required assistahoe on several occaelons,' and I have, been compelled to move alorineiv. through an Indian country withbilt ascorjb, i will Vwa-it your instructions and orders aboiyt the disposition of my party at Sanders or* at Cheyenne, and wo"uld be jyleased to-see you in persofi if I can before you go East, when I can explain to ,you . more ^lly toy Views of oountr*y in whldh I hmt9 «been opeijating jSj^ also as to the Work dOn© * • ' ... fhos. H. Bates to Gdn. Dodge, Sanders, 7; • j, November, 18G7. We completed the "'e-Ucino Bow Survey the 2d.lnst.. and con nected with Brown's line ^t Statin 3582. This is a line Brown started d^yn.the iiedicine Bow and ,abjindoned..it at Station. 3604 on the bank of the stream, bein^; unable to prosecute it further on account of hieh water. We came up the Lledicine Bow valley all the way withour train; got a very godd line, but of c nirse it will be greatly improved on a located line. In other words, the.iledicine Bow has a fall of 257 feet in 29.miles or a grade of about 9 feet tq the mile. There is no difficulty in getting froqi the mouth of Rock Greek to the end of my line on a grade of from 8 to 15 feet per_m-lle with only one crossing of the Medicine Bow. The .great objection, most seri QUO one to the Medicine Bow Line, is the frequent crorsing of the stream, but the channel of the atreaxvi can be changed in many places and very ohoaply. It.will .not be necessary.to bridge the Medicine Bow;^trettla,work will answer every purpose. My line to the valley west of Hattlesnak^i Hills .is shorter and more direct than a ny other that lias as yet-boen run. I cannot givr you a clear idea of the line until you get my map and the balance of my profile. It will take us about a week to get our outfit ready to tart back to Salt Lako-everything got pretty badly smashed up. Gen. Gibbon ,iuuB set all his artizens at work fixing and repairing Bell's train and as soon as he gets him fixed up, he will have ay outfit -repaired when I shajll st^rt the partj bank to Salt Lake. I shall remain here until riovember, 1867. I get the*map and profile, and until I hear from you. T would respectfully request a leave of absence for a short time to go East to attend to some very important business, Uhen I came IVest I left many things unsettled and among them an estate of my father deceased, I have severan hundred dollars due me in Washington, J^.C. from the Washington Chesepeake Canal Company. If you will be good enotig'n t6 give me a leave'of absence, please on receipt of this to send me a pass for myself and E.c.Snith, Judge Drake's nephew, i/rtio desipes a leave also. Jesse L. Williams to Oliver Ames, Fort Wayne, 7: With a view ^o'n rapid progress of the bridge next year, 1^ if such be the aim of the board,*I deem it proper to give some stiggestion as to stone for the |)iers, a more definite shape. « It may be possible to procure fetone fast enough from a single quarrv beginning next'spring even if the one most convenient, the Bartlett quarry on the St, Joseph road was of a quality suited for the facing of the piers, which 1 doitot. "While this quarry should be oened early in'the spring and a track laid to'it to procure backing and the large amount of rip rap required, yet I think we should be ■ 4 . Also prepared to.open t e Fairview quarry on the Platte and also the Granite quarry at Dale Creek. Having these quarries tested and their extent.fully examined there will be no disappointment. As present advised, I should say, face the lower part of piers '|| Nove'jiber, 1867, t from two feet below low water to tw- feet above high wate? with the I . • J- ' V • ■ * ' granite, if it turns out well, and all above high water from the Platte quarries. The transportation from these two quarries will probably be about the same cost. Should the ^artlett quarry appear durable, so much of the piers as are under water which at the upper site woiild average 7 or 8 feet, might be faced from this quarry. At the Burlington bridge they procured stone from several different quarries at the same time with a view of hastening the work. As I before suggested, I think a few stone of the several layer§, both at the Bartlett and Fairview quarries, should be gotten*this fall and 4aced in some small water course or other wet place that you may have a satisfactory test duriVig "the winter. I respectfully suggest that these views concerning, the testing ot the stone if approved be communicated to yolif Aj^ent at Omaha or the superintendent of masonry. Notes- TOa. Ward to Gen. Dodge: (Geological •''' section of Bartlett quarry:) Gen. Dodge to E. House, Couficil 8. Send me list of^lots'and price. Sold following parties. I h've divided Morgan^s lots as near as I could and sehd you five contracts for Haj. Litchficld. IJartshorn to gen. Dodge, Coi«yd<5tt, IbWa, 9P ^ ^ election news is bdd, very bad, bdt a§ -l'' November, 186'. ' - , - - - - ; - f V . believe that the Republican party is the party of progress, and ; I' , contending for the rights of the oppressed and down-trodden,' and as I feel assured that there is a great and good God who does all things well I have faith to believe that in his good time (and that will be at the Presidential election) he will give us the victory. It onlj^ remains for us to be true to freedom, country and the right; do our whole duty, like men and victory will be ours. ■Among my brother "Rads". hero there is a strong prejudice against Grant; we; were so infernally sold on Voses" that the boys are slow to take hold of any ne who was with him in his drunken swing around the circle. I have been and am a grant man, and have been working in a quiet way t<? make a sentiment in his favor. I want to send from this county a 'Grant-Dodge delegation, ^nd as I have never failed yet in having a delegation to represent the sentiment of the county, t think you will-find you can count on Wayne. ^ have no fears on that point. The late eleotloM left me In possession of an Elephant. I was elected to represent the 5th Dist. in the State Senate and shall have to spend the winter in Dee Uolnes. I propse by deeds not words to prove oy gratitude for your kindness in procuring for the lioniter the publicatletn of the Laws. I roaeived the appointment i went to conaWefable expensd to be ready to enlarge the paper in time for the meeting of Congreas Noveaber, 1867. . , in December, believing th^t that was th^ session for wjiicji I received it, but I fear from what I have seen in some of- the papers _that the desig nation of the sessions ha® been changed and that the first, the one for which the Monitor is selected,^ only applies to the few days ses sion in March and will end at the regular time of meeting in December. If that is so it will be a sad disappointment to-jae ;and upset all my calculations, and I shall esteem it a great fa-vor if it^ is as I now fear, that you will-have my contract extended to cover what was al ways designated-^s the first session, the meeting in December. Thos. H. Bates to Gen. Dodge, Sanders, 9: ■ ^ ' I have received your dispatch directi,ng the location on Brown's lino fho» tl^e summit of the North Platte. I am very much afraid the season is too far advanced to do any work in a satisfactory mamwr. I shall, however, do the best I can; shall start the party Bovn .8 tHey can be^^otten ready.ana Mr. Bvans returns with Instruo- ' ■ ■ U-i -' tions. « . , If it meets with your views I would like to send the party to Bate the location and remain here myself a few days until I«get the notes worked up and then go East on a short leave ab 1 before requested Edward C. 9aith for whom I requested a leave, of course, will have to * • • ' remain. 1 have drawn the following! drafts. oen. filbbo. desires oe to run out the military Veservatlon at this point and d- some other work for him. I oh.lI try and do It. November, 1867. Gen. 11. Bailey to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 10: O .',t t ceme in this morning" frr^m Julesburg dh my regular tVip and • I . • found two* letters from you. One discharging me from your employ and the other stating that you had written to me In the fore part of the • week directing me to com'e'over and go down to the timber with Llr. PlatWr. If you still desire to have me go down with him I am at - your service. ^ ■'^ITou have befriended me and I do now and always shall oe you a deUt of gratitude. Tomorrow I will get testimonials of the other Route Agents, the Post master hare and -the Conductors. oi\ the road of my conduct. Oh! General, after all the different pdsitlns I ^ ^;|g| have held, the Gove'mment money I hove- expended, the bribes I 'have spumed, the honorable manner in which I left tha service after i • having expended nearly three millions of dollars and serving .nearly six years without ever doing a dlshmest deed evenUo the value of one penny; always having before me my mother's advice "Honesty is.the best policy", and now to be accused of anything while holding a lo'-, dirty ,^,!, .ten cent office, it nearly breaks my heart, not on my own account, but , jiy pr wife and mother. ' 't . Gen, Dodge to J. E. House, Council EXhffs, ' . - , 1 Jhaye had to take lot 8 block 167. « it w , I send orer.my river map to have Purgeson's sounding put on. 'S I November, 1867. • • f also the located lines r;an by Hudnutt and forwarded to me at Washington. If Evans does not cone in, send Reed profile of the -20 miles from Little Laramie west with the grades changed, as I Changed them J;o throw out the light cuts. Send it to him up to where the change of line is to be made for 30 ft. r-rade. ■ ■ , ...h ' Geu., ^odg6 to J. E. House, Council Bluffy, 11. , „ ^ ^ , If. Capt.-Bailey leaves, place Boker in charge of books, &c. until I get back in December. ; Mr. Bailey 13 buying the corn and hay for mules this winter and tr. also putting up scm.e sheds, for mules.^ I think wp better get all the grain now ps it Is raising fast.,, _ . you can pay lir.Edd:; JlOO Pfr month if that is what Hill.- agreed to pay. Cannot Eedy worK. on maf®' office if hp is going to stay in city?. '.' T " ;«! A rt x.*L_ /.an have him come back. The letter I If you want Hofftoan jou i , i A A. -j *.« . -also one to Evans if he does not Vrroto tcy Rudnutt forward to him r -jax ^ . «• j. t> «./! iMid »went back with him. It seems to come in. I think Bvane areti Roed ^ . . , 1 stronp" enoiigb to take a common safe, me that the buildin- ought to be strong enoug ^ + rA„+. laf it. for it will fall of its own if it is not we get out^ » j weight. . V I want our papera-law and lot, puVphpre they will be safe, and taking one Fro.t has'got saves buying one. Ldo not know how large it is. Chapman says he sent over the lot books-one with 200 November, 1867. pages, start Cheyenne in. -i5:;7uS- 'ttfiif ff?! v, r run :: ul [ - £• I do not want any delays on*those lots, Myers an6 Bowenger. If they ask it I suppose we will have' to give It, but it is not right to ask us any more time. I want you 'to gb' out as soon as possible And see who has not paid up and cancel the sales-excej>t those of officers who are y4t aWay aftd not h4d a^chance to* pay. Llerritt,* Cuttis, Clark and the officers who bought and* are with our parties are to pay when they get in. * Duff has a pair of horns and a lariat rope tfifere at office; see that they are taken care of. Forward my letter t6 Evans Tight off. I will authorize you to draw when I get to New York, I ^ J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 12:* i- --V *■ I failed to aemd* prof iles last ni^ft-'lis I telegraphed you. Have had to make new profile from Sale Creek to Laramie jEHver, as Mr. Kurd*8, that* wiaa sent me by Schimonsky, was profile of the- 80 ft. grade I send the 80 f .t, "gTade to Sxttteiiti and 80 from tpQW down. I do not know what has become of Evan's Black Hills profile^ tip],ess Dr. %rant A. took Mhem West with him. ^ Mr. Dillon called ^ flhV offfd^l this mcrrnlng; is getting ^long quite well. He intends going West this evening and will cross the Black Hills if possible. * - wil' go to Cheyenne-^'Aboh a© I get through with the hurry at ■* .v.'*'. n. 'TTW November, 1^67 . ' , the office and get work up closer.. Mr. Jtidder is making out the accounts and I suppose will be off ei;e long.. Hi.s bills far .expenses of party rafiae jfn very heavy, but I sxippose on the conditions that he was hired re will have to" pay them. I will have Eddy com in the office as the Captain has 1-eft.I will keep Bocker" at the .land matter as that'will take soaie time t- fix upD. C. Bloomer to Gen. Dodge, Coi:ncil Bluffs, 13: _ I enclose statement in reference to the Steps I have tkken to'procure'a pension for Mrs. Mohan- an Irish woman who has frequently been"employed In your family and.in your brother's/amily. ^ It has hung up in the penSlort office a long time. ; , . M. h. Mophersoh to Gen. Ddge, T9interset, 15: . I dont suppose you can do ^.nything in the way of appolnlms'nts this winter for me, as 1 em a radical of tl?e deepest dye, but should there be anything at your eommaad which will pay $2000 and expenses ' 1 will accept provided I do not have to awear alleglanoe to Andy. Uy preferences are for a superintendenoy of Indian affairs. AS appropoa ti this 1 want you to wote. far the Impeachment of the drunken old cusa whd now sleeps in the TOite House. 3. Goodrell tc'Gen. Bodge, Defi MOlnes, 16: r • Capt. Thomas Seeloy, Register of the Ladd Office at this piece, h.e thle day sent his resignation as Heglster to the President I herewith enclose letters-from our friends P. *. Pataer and heo. C. A', " ' *4''.. ■ , .u.;,v: ■/!.;■ •:i*>' '' »/. i' November, 18C7. Tichenor recomiiiending Felix G. -Clarii. Gdii. Dodge to J. E.. House ,• New Yoj^k, 16: " ,f, , IjtvV. 0,1 fj. . i! I r, ., Hurry up map.of locatiori 6th" l^undred miles,• Secj^. of Interio demands its filinjJ hfefore hq, -will a.ccept of work or road built on that portion. Send it toi fa®, at Washington. . • I en close draft for ^:10,^000.. Pub on stamp and use it. F. J. Hodges to Gen. .Dodge ^ Bear Riv&r Statlp^n,- 17: ^ Jl ■ Tjie locatiori of Weber narrows being finished ,and the map and profile forwarded, I have the honor tp submit the following report. Rev.'Thos li. Stuart .to ;Gen. ^odg", S'lk Point, D.T. , 11: I do not desire.the offiQe-for myself or any of my friends. | I only desire that'saae godd Republican.have it. ^ Gen. Dodge to J. F. House, New York, .18: Send A copy of ^heyenne map to me at Washington, and I will have It lithogi'8,r«»a. Put on It the Government depot atvd Fort David Russell, Riin Denver branch inter main line just at edge of town. J. 0. Hudnutt to Gen, Dodge, Chicago University, 18: Col. Williams will be here tomorrr w, and as he has the bridge proper-ln kiind till, I truat. be ready to report to yon in fnll. I will forward a copy of my work as you deyro. 1 am open for an ongagement with ysu if yon deaire and think I can fill the bill. 7.54 . November, 1807. • t ' ' Please make the acquaintance of Senator Patterson of N.'. ( if y^u have not done so already) as he^ is an old college chum of mine. t • Gen. Lodge to J. E. House, New York, 18; . . Under the new contract fro 100th meridian west we must get • . i. the actual cost af each station house, tank, round house, machine shop, machinery, turn table and all other buildings put up by the contrac tors; buildings built by the company after road went into our hands are not to be included. Get each separately and send me as soon as possible. It will form the basis on .which .to make estiiuates infutrrre add you need not retui^a any more estimates on old plan. Get time schedules from Snyder of road to Uheyenne and send me; also send me » « the proprotionate estimate based ori 50,000 per mile of Henry's; it is iri ay desk; also your proportionate estimate on same. You will also construct a proportionate estimate, dividing proper parts as for grading, bridging, tieing, track-laying, telegraph equipment which, ie to ,"be In cash cost !|7500 pr mile for f llowing distances and pritea, C9(»i»tncing at lOOth meridian and going west. 'u t r' Is.t. 100 miles at rate of $42,000 per mile, 2nd. 167 167 « " - 45,000 " " ' 3rd. - lOO 4th. KIO 6th. _100 'fith.^ 100 " 96,000 tt " 80,000 " 90,000 " 96,000 "X*"' '•v ;$ • ■ -i 'Af,, . * v-». . 1 ■■'(o November, 1867. * ♦ • * The proportionate changes i.e. grading, would increase over Black Hilld and decrease again in LsLraniie Plains, increase again over main divide and into the Black Fork. * Morgan I learn is enroute in. I wrote' to Davis of the wrk to be I done on land motters, arid I w^nt the land map painted up and forwarded as soon as practicable, and tne R.R. line and stations pt more pro minently on it. I left you an order of instructions about getting finaly estimate on road as far as constructed with actual cost; as near o; practicable; tais is entirely independent of Send me that rough tracing of map on P.O'. paper that Appleton sent into me. Did Hudnutt get my letter? 1 J. A. Evans to Den. Dddge, Omaha, 19: • ' '■ Being here it seems conveneitti to vh^ite you respecting matters l^est. The location la completed to the Platte«by this time. I.have the maps and profiles here to within lO miles of Medicine Bo*, the rest will follow as soon as they can be made up. The location iSf of course, by Staxw'ell's line wekV of Medicine Bow. The^matter is nearly In the following state: East of Rattlesn.ake Hills Llax. grade. Brown's i-66 feet. „ It " " " Maxwell's 2>9 ffet. ' - , ti " " Brown's- 80 (not less than) n ir West of Maxwell's,*- 45 feet. N'-wember, 18C7. •« II ■ U: «r West of North Platte River . " " Browner -• G3 foot, • • . 1 .".r JV • nr " Bates' - 85 " It appears than that Maxv/ell's Ijne is tigst east of Platte and Brown's west of that river, including the crossing'of the Platte, . it.^elf. Now, the most "desirable thing is to §o connect those lines as to preserve the godd points in both. I am of the opinion - that - we can connect on the western slope of the Rattlesnake Hills-thereby availing ourselves of the lower altitude of Llaxwell's svunmit and at the same . Ki . .. . ' : time maintain ng as a point in the line Brown's crossing of the North Platte. river. r The maximum grade on west slope of Rattlesnake on Brown s line (00 ft.) are near the summit. If the connection proves favofable we will reduce t^ia materially, starting as we shall from a lower sunLuit. I have given instructions to have this line run. Trgiins are running regularly to Cheyenne; time 24 hours. Durant and Dillon are hero-expect to reach summit with track this fall- if l>rejBent weather continues a few weeks then may do it, still there Is c«n»l.derablo grading to do. ^ ^ As soon JW^'Rpil's party return wili have them lay off town •at %id0rs. Regards to your family, who I understand are with you. . , J. A. E^'ano to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 19: I find your letter Cf the I6th in'the office thl^ evening. IflN**# you fully with reference to lines west* at rashlngtcn'today. Ilovember, 1SC7. supposing you to be there. f'?■). !' Brhwn's line is much the best west of Platte. Maxwell's iine is much the best east bf there. What I want to do now is to use Maxwell's suHi.:ait ahd Brown's crossing of Nbtth Platte by connecting the'lines on the western slope §f Rattlesnake.Hills. I think we^can do this. Parties will set about it at*once. J, E, House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 19: It . nYour letters of the 16th fnom New York came to hand this ^ . ... I morning. The draft Cf $10,000 I placed to your Cr. in the First * r • National. I have commenced the map of the 6th hundred'and will send ^ 11 to you as soon as completed. Mr. Blickensderfer left this morning, which releases Mr, Lambach fTomfurther*Work for him for the present. I am in hopes now to soon get the most of the office Work done up. The meandering of the river is completed and am now platting the notes: will transfer them on the river map and then make the changes • ■ f • ? . : on your map. and, senW it to you. The masonry of Loup Fork is progressing finely with every pros pect n w of, completing before extreme co'ld weather sets in. I have made three different plans and estimates on the cast of repairing North platte bridgej one as you designed, another as Mr* Dillon and the other as my plan. They stand'respectively ae regards-cost, yours |l2,e00, Dillon's $10,000 and the last at $25,000 which includes new November, 1867, • e superstruction throushout. t,will send you a tracing and estinate of each in a fev; days. The Doctor a-d LIr. ^iHon have examined them but as yet have ,a.dopted neither, Toiiorrow I am to laake an examinatdion and estima.te for a temporary pile bridge across the Lissouri River, Mr, Dillon starts for New York tomorrow, I do not know Whether the Doctor will go or not, flur track reache-^ Cheyenne last Thursday. I have i>pt been up but will try and get away on Thursday of this week. I received last week another remittance from Talfey amounting to about $5000. Morgan arrived here with his party Saturday morning. He has d'isbanded the'most-bf- .them} the balance ..^, back to Sanders to work up the- notes of survey, • : I - , ,: Mr. Evans ca .e in l^ondajE) momixig ^and goes back on Thursday, He brought in notss and p«,,rila of loe*ted line to Rock Creek. He speaks nf'SOM Chang.® necessary to be made on it. - .Jh. matter of right of way .over the different bridge lines, Mr. Dillon time. He says he will conf 1 t • ■ ^ with the Oootor bwfere he .leaves,and tell me more abouy it. The sals of your lot on Jacks cm Street is an unsetlled matter. It «ees>s that parties have commenced a suit or .set up a claim that the deed to th»en you purchase, d from was a forgery, its merits will probably be dttermined at this of Court. The party who desired to .p».-..s« In the meanwhile are willing to await the d^ision. Their mdTieyls on deposit awaiting perfection of title. N'verni er, 1867. Lr, Evans will take out burial ca'ses for th ae bodies when he goes. He thinks there will be no difficulty in*making the transfer as the climate and aridhess of the soil is such that\decompsitioh dods not take place so soon or tc such an extent as in other local ities. I never sUch delightful weather a*5 we are nov/ havlhg, iind if it only continues a short time the most" of otir work on repairs will be well out of the way. ' 1 disbanded the Kidder party as soon as the surveys viere compete but they are still hanging around; do nlot know) i^at for or when they intend leaving. I hope soon, as I have had janough o f. them. ^ J. E. House to (rejfi; trodge, Oma'^a, 21:- • Please inform me what salary yott' weT© to pay John Morgan, and if his services were to commence when he left Pennsylvania, or at th- time he reported to the party; also if traveling expenses were to be allowed from end of track, ftc. He has left the employ of the Company end has auth^riaed Gen. Casement to 4ign'his vouchers« • There is soi.iething very curious in his action^; came in on Saturday morning ... .t^s at the office all day, apparently aTl right and soufid ; cn Monday he acted as thoggh he had bwen drinking but not to excess.- He left the office in the mottling ftnd that was the last time I oiaw him. In writing t casement he claims that he is Verglnlj ton^rtfs insanity and ere long will be ho*pele\sly insane; family troubles the cause. His accounts November, 1867. « with the Company are all right, having drawn.but Evans goes West tomorrow night. I will not be able to go with him. The Doctor has not left and is wanting something every day, so I thought I would defer the journey till he was well out of the way, I could then gi*e it more time, also want to get off the map of the • • 6th hundred miles; have it about half finished. Will send you River •-'W map tomorrow. - . . . i'*";.* - Jesse L. Williams to Gen. D-^dge, Fort Wayne, 21: I returned yesterday from a 10 days tour among the bridges, Had fine weather and was much interested. If important that my report !)« ready by 27th I shall be much pressed. I want to show you the report before I hand to Board, but how can I accomplish this? Will ot have time to go to Was ington. If I must submit report on 27th, . j ' ' ', ' could you not run over to New York and meet me and the Board? Think I shall start East next Monday night; dont know that the report will be called for. CoX. Hudnutt will send you copy of profiles &c. He estimates on your new line wast.from Child*a Mill Bridge, as best. We find it beat to- throw bridge up river 75 ft. at west end to a void deep cut throu-h ths^t aide. Evans, or whoever run that lino made a sharp an ^ . . , . ^ I had Mv. Colburn*s comany to Cuincy. He explained to me fully their difficul^^a as to water for runn ng their traina, FfSB Danville November, 1867. . , . . Ills. west of Jacitsonville n6 stream except the Langanon has a drop of water in it. Between those points the Company have expended $70,000 in experiment to get water to but little purpose. 'They dig r; • wells and put in tile feeder in everj' direction 6 ft. below ground, tho being in water in wet weather but none in the drought, I give these facts that you may profit by them in your locations. The amount of water required to run a R.R. of large business is very ppt to be underrated. One :,iore point. Did you notice in highest water whether the flood reached the 1-4 71, Sec. 2, proposed as exchange grounds? 1 was sur * ' prised to find it so little above lew water at upper crossing and Child'a Uill. It may be that the water would soak into engine pits; If so the highest part of it should be used. I suppose the river 0 flows into the Little Lake. I - , i'n , J. F. House to Cen. Dodge, Omaha, 22: - - . • - w. f ^ ^ I sond you map of river surveys; have marked oh the presert 'U9 - bs^ijts as shown "red line," have not extended it 'down to Child's Mill AB there seems to be something wron"^ in the work of the old map and I cannot find where the trouble is- have not '.ad time to make full examinations. The changes have been so sllj^it in that vicinity that it- is hardly worth whUe making a note of it, Tho work-Horth of Omaha •earn to check first rate and Is undoubtedly ddrrect. Tracing of Appleton's map will be sent tonorrow. It has been November, ?867. decided to bridge the river temporarily, have cKMBmfenced getting ont piles. J. . T^ans to 6en, Do'ge, fjmaha, 22; iLct'rgan passed Sanders before your instruction-s reached there He has now reached the pariy. LI; • House will explain. I leav for Sanders this afternoon taking Apploton, how in charge of party, with 0(Nel 11 and Maxwell are ex|)loring in Rattlesnake Hills, 7.111 'send maps of everything as soon as possible. ^ If ydu Want me* to send tracings directly, either toNew York or Washington, notify me by telegraph at Fort Sanders,. , J, 0, Hudnuttr to Gen, Dodge, Chicago University, 23: Today I sent per express duplicate copies of map,profiles, &c. and reorts to Ur, TTilliaiiS at_Fort Wayne. They would have been ready sooner by a few days ^xcept that U . 7. modified his plans some what after his visit to Kansas City and Quincy; in particular with 'regkrd to width of wattr-way or length of bridge. If. Snyder to G n. Dodre^C^ha, 23: ^ Yours 17th at hfthd. Congdon's estimate would have been made out aoonei- but-., hava both been over the entire leneth of the road for about two week* organizing business to Cheyenne. 'l aKed c. to have hla estimate of equiment required on four trains daily ea*Il way. We will require that number each day. «r> ■■ November, 1867. . TVe got "buaineas well .organized at Cheyenne'and "our earnings a' e very good, . ' The discharged conductors an^ braketaen' under the ?.dvice of Harbach and soine insiders are filing up the-affidavits on my case and forwarding to llr, Ames at New York, offi.ce, t ■ . - t ; All that I ask o'f "tiie .Coiupany is that they wil] probe this matter thorous-hly; look through every transaction that has taken place and sai-isfy themselves from the record's in the* office or testimony of reliable men whether' I have been working for my employers or myself. If they can f nd that I' hav^ ever uttcde one dime outside of my salary I their want interest them to s dfscharge solely and me.' have If .never' thoy find Qngagod that in I any have transactions wo^rked for | that Jy positiori' could affect'directly or "indirectly» it is sim|)y asking Justice to have'them sustain me. . ^ , J, E, House to GenC Dodge, ddaha, 23: . I send'you, this evening Appleton*s map, I have as yet done nothing towarcls right of way over the-several bridge lines. LIr. Poppleton tells me I can accomplish nothing, until some.one of the lines in leteralned upon. That e .na-Jorlty of the lota are owned by non reaiaenta and those who are here svade the price of their lota and la-pro^emente. I h^ve talhed with Ur. Dillon and Durant about the matter apd they have told me to'liaW <nit the required Grounds for depot"and rlcht of way and send'traeing to New York. That seams to be .... 1-. Noveiaber, ' 1867. • i "- ' the tin'^erstandinj^ no-.v. I'r. Snyder is to stat'e the required '^mount of ground that will he needed. I am anxious to carry «out your -instructions, hut don't see. how I can do anything at present. shall start for Cheyenne on. Monday nin-ht if nothing prevents more ,than I Imov; of nov;.- Map of 6th hundred is platted to I-aranie River; it will he a small task to put on topogra phy. "'ill send you a tracing by last of week.- , U J. T'odges to Gen. Dodge, Fort Bridge , 25: , , I have forwarded to you at Omaha complete returns of expenditurefl'and'receipts for August, September and October 1867. Map, profilB-and report of location of iVeber narrows. Map and profile of locixtion of head of Echo. Prbfile of preliminary from Bear River to both Pioneer Hollow.and. Little Muddy., Profiles Kos. 1, 3 and 4 of Lost creek- lines and two communications of the 27th October and 9th Ilovember, 1867, respectively. ■ • Us roconnolBsanooa of rim of baaln now comprise its entire eastern crest from Sulphur Crook northward to fifteen miles above Salth's Fcrk(moulh of) . Hie-lKiM which have, been run show the only eodd routes. That which Ur. Heed abapdonei appears to be In as favorable (Q locality-ae any from two miles north of auaklng Asp lo my line of last summer. It Is my, oplnlpn that there is no ether except with long ■ tiinols and remalnlne map and'reports will be forwarded at the awliast momani. ^ KovsUiber, 18C7. • » It is due tWe California engineers to .state that they first dis covered the Echo route upon which I have located. Their stakes being placed 500 ft, apart I stumbled over them while reconnoitering the route. Their line was run to IK ft. grade and" shpws .some heavy work. Final location will somewhat cliange", it may be, my line as my report will state. East of the Stunmit it is located With much care; west of it we contended with eighteen "inches of snow for a day or two. The desired information about my late reconnoissajjc^ of ^'ahsatoh is not yet received. ' -K , ' t * i start today torreconnoitre < on horseback .the,^.route , down Hains Pork. Uy party mows to Rreen Rlvor to comply with instruotlono there ^ on account of an accident t^ my ttanSit I.oannot run in curves, hut will approach location as neaP as possible. As soon as this Is fin ished I Shall send the p-rty back to Salt Lake for discharge, procecdinc myself to Omaha where I can have reference to my. notes, without ,rt,ich It is impracticable th vrite report of Boar River line. There aro also o'her coneldertitlone of the highest oharaoter both official and personal for reporting at Omaha. . , Oen. Dodge to J. B. House, Washington, 25: ... _ Morgan was employed at Juleeburg and received pay from the date of dlmpatch to him at Juieeburg, alBo transportation from end of track to his party. I made no agreemmnt with h,m as to pay. It ,a. my intention to make him Divielen HnT., but as ha has left do not Noveaber, 1867. . • » think,we should pay him over .^150 per Jionth. I am sorry about Morgan as I had supposed he would make a ,goocl man. It sedms to me the bridge over the river is a cost not called for. You can do all on the i(ie you can on a bridge and save all the cost. I am looking for my Oregon map; also 6th hundred. H. J» B, Oum...lng3 to Gen. Dodge, Winterset, Iowa 26: A soldier dies after making application for the additional * f boxinty. Had he. died in service they would have got the $100. This • « does not seem right, but does seem to demand additioanl legislation. John A. Jackson, to Gen. Dodge, Pulaski, 28:- Hov; kind and good you are to answer my letter of long ago. I thought at. the time of writing it there was but little happiness in living .in the rebellious States if you dared differ from traitors, but sine- my husband, in the face of oaths and indults, voted for Gov. BrownlftW' an-^ other radicals, with open tickets, it has grown more iiitolerahle and aneers and ^slights ore met with oftener. To a gentleman these "things make but little difference unless he meotti th.m ftice to face; to a laay they act as sloj. poison, sappins l»alth, strength anrt life. Dn'er such olrouu^tanoos you must know What pleaaa- .unveakahle we. should feel If the Government chore to confer a co,pl»««.t upon us^ In the face or our enemies for having atood by. our co<intry. when.to be her friend was t6 be disgraced In t' ■ li -j . I'.liJIU., Noveraber, 1SC7. their eyeS. I could never tell you on paper what we have"undergone since the close of the*war; annoyances and persecut:ons in a thousand ways entirely unexpected or merited have been our portion. I know you are and ever were a frieh-' tb sufering loyalist, I know you would gladly confer favors upon all deserving ones,-to show to rebels the difference between traitors and loyalists, as you kindl: did v;hen you governed us as a military commander, were it left with you. Mr. Jackson I fear could hardly get an appointment or even a rsoommendatlon to the present Inoumient at the White House for office, as 1 believe he Is deol'edly "opposed to-raaiiale 'going, abroad or holding. o-^fico if he can help it. 1 . .. . .You will find our friend. Col. Uullins, from Tenn., very much of a.aOBtleman, X hope you will know him, also Ur. Arnell. ExoBee, mo for writing at such length,' an' allow me to Insist If you ever oome to Tenn. to pay ue r'vlslt at the same homestead.- „0 on. would be more pleased to see you than Hr-, Jackson and myself^ J. K. House to Gen. hodge, Omaha, 29: T have lust return-d from Ohbyftniie. spent one day there; ..he townis improving rapidly, but "no hW Pales have take^ place for j +hn'-f» lots selected o-^id held Bo»> time. Mb. Talfey Informed me that tho. e lo b. Officer, that are not paid le no fault of theirs, a. the paymaster has not been there in some time and their .ur^h. funds have been u.,d in buUdlng on their lots; that as soon as money came they would^ ..n Noveaber, 3 807. . » • « - pay promptly, , : . 'a ' The w'eather is quite'severe, .snViv;.having Callen on Monday to the depth of 6 8 inoJiatei and was snowing on the moutaihs, so that I had no view bt Long Peak or the Snowy Range* I felt considerably disappointed. * ' ' - , The track is completed to t'-e 526th mile post. . The' road is in very good "condition as far west as Sidney* but from there on there is no provision'made as yet- for enclosing tanks, &cl all trains going west are delajred very mticb on that account, everything fi'ozen up, no shelter, nd Nothing as'it'oughf lio be. I understand that men are t - be sent' out at oAee to make such ifflprovements as are necessary to keep pum^s and men from freezing while pumpihg water. The masonry at Loup Fork is cdmploted arid the bridge inost . raised, ..will bb able to use it next week. * * • i ' ♦ 1 smn& you Hodge's report will send you ^ tracing of the map in a few days, thW profile has itet.arrived yet.., J. F. House to"®tfn". Dodge,.Omaha, 30j- ^ ^ ^ I send you'thls day by Merchants Union Express a tin case containing map and profile aent, in by Hodges. I have looked over them tut hasltly. t eee he has mKlit a voided Improvement at the head of Boh- ahd reduced grades very much; also, his, line at the narrows shoM pretty wall. I would have made copies of them before sending but"it would have taken too muoh time, and If you return thla month November, ]867. ^ , • y" you would have had no opportunity of examining them. . • I saw Hr. Reed in Cheyenne .and asked him for the actiial cost of all budding, machnery &c. He says it will be some time before they can be gcrt at as part of the accounts are in the Omaha office, part he has, &c. I am inclined to ^hink they ca'-; never be gotten at accurately, . . 'j I have commenoC^ the estimate and will get it up as soon as pos sible. The statepeni^ you asked for of original esttaate made by LIr, ,Honry I have not sent ,but will next week, ily trip to Qheyenne has ■jJUt me behind with ay ,work .but L will catbh up In ,a few days, ,I sent you ^efi:ies thl3 v>oek of loo^ted line as far as Evans has fnrnlshecj ^ them tb lee« Map of St^ihundred miles will be sent on Lioniay, and I Will have it end as,near as possible whero it ought to, and i^r, Evans will have the stakes corrected on the 7th hundred. * ' ' ■ i* The weather is quite boifcdiand the'river is filldd with ice, wit •very prospect of closing up. oBhe pile bridge Is commenced but no piles have yet been driven. Mr.,ClebTlrp has gone West to stake out coal altSM^a! Ante lope i HI lledele. and Cheyenne. f 'ten'. Pod'ge'te>- F, Hou«A,Ma«hing+on, SO . Any m-^^8 going to Sew. York muat be sent, to,me. 1 want to see them before they are fMed in the New York office-no matter what for or of what klrid. I want thw profiles arid maps of Hodge's work, just as ^ 770 November, 1867. . ,• they come inj should have them here, before I leave, Christmas. They may be sent to-^ort Sanders, but I got a letter from him stating that he* would soon send them that came jBst after I left. ■ _ • - l'fear snow will closd wof-k at BiSck Hills before track gets to summit. Presideiit fixed east base au.w'ek ago about five miles west of Cheyenne, Please see Snyder about sending estimate of machinery &c.,that I wrote for before I left omahar-I cannot ^Uvide machinery- . 100th meridian and contract west until I get his estimate. J. L. TTilliams to Gen. Dodge, Fort- Wayrie,. 30.:- . I learned from New York that no: meeting wOuld b© held on the 27th, 30 I continued at work at my aatimates and .reports and am .now about through, 'heave tcmorfow night to attend-meetin- of Ft. Wayne Board An New York on 4th December. Have come out west to look over the bridge subject before I hand in my report.,! suppose-I will be in New York all next weeki If they permit it^ I want it done while I am there. - ^ ' >''J The re,;;=rt lo not qufte done,- Ml D «1U enploee .to you a state .ent or the. llnoe. cost, length, fto. .hich 'Ib very nearly If not exactly as It will be. The importance ef-the subjoot and the differ ent interests Induced me to go muc:. Into detail In estimating founda tion' masonry, putt .ne'fair relatlwe prices to every Item at cut u.te. according to the B-.l of my Judgment end with the beet light I December, 1867. . " t could get. I have never in estimating any work taken more pains, thou^-there may yet be .contincencids.and changes inrelative cost; yet it is as near right as .Cam" be.iaacl. In estimating the cost, I add at lower Omaha and also for 4 piers at Child's Mill. I have conferred with both Chanute and McAlpin'. At Chi3.d s mill some of the 4 piers may possibly be founded in some different way but I think the'dost will bs the same. As a matter of course I did work better at moddrate».^^iepth much easier and, much cheaper, and so the estimate shows. . Col. J... 0. Hudnutt came over and staid a day with me this week ♦ • Xeft with m© for you a copy of his report, estimates and profiles.^ ■hiese I will send you mail today. 0. 1. Clark to Oen. Dddgo, Des^olnes, 1: \ t ^ r . ■ : . • j., ;; jQu have not already made the acquaintance of Josiah allow me to introduce him to you as an old oomrad. and'ver, parUoalaj frUpd of ,mine. He Is one of your oonstltuenta and haa b.en for aooatlme a elerk In the 2nd Audltor'a office. • ■- Jaa. A. Svan» to 0»n., Dodge Fort Sanders, !• yotailettora.of the nth, 17th an"d "zad of Hoveobor arc here B, laat letter from Oaah. »a, ie oonalde'r.d aVeriy to oil except the latter, ifeon yourlottar af Inatruotlcna're.ched Be the party in charge of tiorgen had paa.e? here on their .ay tc Omaha, nr. U. haa aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. 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Language A language of the resource English 1867 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/f5236131d50d50830198fb00d3329905.pdf f64524c2c675c34ddff9e4f86e43985f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. Correspondence, diaries, business papers, speeches, and miscellaneous notes related to Dodge's family history, Civil War activities, railroad construction, life in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and travels in Europe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-1916 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context B D6643z Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers - Book 6 - October 1866 Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource General Dodge Papers - The War Period, Book 6 October 1866 For an index for Book 6, please refer to the "General Dodge Papers - Book 6 Index" record. Typescripts of originals housed at the State Historical Society of Iowa. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context B D6643z Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 1866 Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1866 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/84a5a0f50138a284e357fb3275233ce4.pdf 107d31e41e0e1322012b3b8441b903b9 PDF Text Text September, 1867. • gr'adients'and work. 1 will keep enoiigh on oide- hill to keep out o^f the alkali, except whehe I have to crosis the valley to get. better ■ alignment and lighter work. ' » ■ ' ' • • ■ - - i^e maximum'grade -will be 0.7 per hundred, which I have marked on the profile on the eastern side; on the western the .grades are lighter and I have ndt marked them' as I did not,'wish to try to. run to any set grade as lortg as I did not exceed the maximum —r The map and profile is only put in in lead pencil, as I have no India ink, and have not .be»R able, to procure any since poiainG The map got injured in .coming up last night in passing through the thicket below here. It, hw^ver, shows me to be 10.3 miles north |and 2 west-of Brown's line . The .Saving ^ distance from^.the Medicine Bow to the Blatle i«• about .si^ jailesv - ^ •••" ' P. Thrown to.Lira. Dodge, Ellswor th 2: , ^ iv* lo . fully established herc^^and find a very rough place Indeed, w«pa« lhan I anticipated, but do.not find that it is objectionable here more than elsewhere for a man to quietly attend td hll bt««iWlMM-aiide#%?i«f«y«ntly our ho^se is riot like to hiWB9»V difficulty* i '[c jeiiTp -,j , ' .. The v.ohk on the railroad hero as well as there is progMsslng rapidly. Oonstru<rt4ho.»««J-.now ,run over 60 miles west of this place and will rurt n>tX ««• »«<• "Wit. passenger trains will prob ably go'threogh. im*th.. the, will pick np the town and move it or , October, 1867. • • not I cannot say, but. should not be surprised if a considerable pportion of it moves out there, and maybe the balance will be better off. The work has not progressed near so rapidly, however, as the northern road, 'for some reason, and must be cheaper and easier to build, too. I am very sorry that you had -so much to mar -the pleasiire of your visi't at Kansas City. Hope you have got entirely well. Artless wrote me about your being* iaick, and also that you were hot Well v/hen .you went home. ' . - . Kansas ®it,v, Oct, 1867. » ,1- . 4 Dear flhnie: ' ' < -t - e Your visit did me ever s-^ much good> though felt desolate ^nough v/hen the bus di^bVe SkWay. . : h • « Annie *8 eyes are sore again, the •oold'weather hurts them. liliJ ' • ' or I Truly, Lettie. ■WtJ i»c. B. Apple ton Qen. Podge, In Qalap, Pass Gr., 4: ' A'cCoiiltElhying you will find maps and profiles of my lines tun si'noe leaving you at Point of Ro'cks. Ly route back from there was first to Laclede Sf'tion, from thixft® I struck wast of north o^ossing the •Creek Brown wAs killed on and striking into a large valley west of it. I followed'f'is valley Aiy to its head and from there to the Clay Buttes, at whlOh point I am sorry say that there is not nor ever has been any sp^teg afl. (SoMlbfd by Sol Gee. In order to get to the Buttes we RAd to «r4oa AlUg^ divide which is a continuation of the mountains so the north of Little Snake R. and west of Luddy Cre'-h . I I I' October, 1867. - afterwgirds fomid that this rid^e gave out west of where I crossed it and that at a p-^int where you see an indicate d. line on the map. -From the Clay Buttes I went ^nearly e'^st to Lake Ldisfortune, which then • ,contained some water; then north to the Evan's road to a point 6 miles west of the summit and then up the opening we observed to the suxEmit This opening .branches a little this side of the. summit to the a-r^d E, I followed the east branch most direct but afterwards ascertained f ' that should have done better to have kept the other, as it would hnve lowered, an Eu.^it 60 feet or so. All my exploring for this and the preceding day I was accompanied only by 2 escort; the remainder of the hone©s being'-so exhausted as to be able to make only the shortest di tAnce between camping places. From the summit I Icept the, rlidge between the operning wo came up and the one north of it. I did not have time to give the country still farther nonCth ■•ai #^(*®ln(ation, ^erftCKihg Q^siP I four^d Cheabro had obtained a much sufMSi^fOr line and' drossing, of the Platte to the old one, and throwing out th» two Bi.immita Spring on the old line, ha^ our Oftl3ft'W.rja with the aforesaid line ' ^■^y running rdund that small summit but had not got a very good line. After reaching camp I ran a ocmn^ction with Fate's line up the opening near the Platte; an #xcell4ifft line dan ba.tobiained. that opning, better than Ay proflid'^alSSwfew^-!•••• had not .got along,fapd we were forced to halt a'day'f6r"hlftr at Bells ^ringa, got || October, 18G7. . ' ' , his Bhls, end proceeded to the mouth of the canon near Separation Creek where the coal indications were. From there ran a line down the creek, crossin the ireek as soon as it was.passable with a 40 i't. grade and'running a line up,the Evan's road opening which I had made up my mind was the best in that vicinity, I could not get them through by hanging t othe slope west of Separation Creek? the ground is too rough, also undulates. Up that opening the last water to be had was at Sol Gree or Sulphur Springs; from there we ran 8 miles west the first day, then made a dry cqmp on the summit, without water barrels r n^ a-small escrt, and from there made the edge of the Red Desert, on the evening of the third day out and camped,at Lake Misfor_ tune, where the water had become so bad that it was difficult to say if it was mud or water. I then continued the line across the Red ' Sink with the intention of trying to break thraggh the ridge.to the south of it a little to the east of whero I had crossed it in my explorations, but had to go into Bitter Creek with train on account of water, being unable too finish the line. (Capt. Proctor joined us at Lake ttiefortune) From Bitter CrSek I went back, tuimed the line east, went down Brown's Creek wlt^^ it and Ihto the Bitfter Creeknabout 8 miles jl^ybnd Laclede Station. Had*considerable difficulty to make this connection, had calcu lated t 0 find n^ter in a-dry" creak In pools sufficient for my stock, but poole wore then entirely dry; there had been water in them three October', 1867. . , days beforaf. v/hen we had cr-ssed the creek with train going, to'Bitter Croek As soon as we had reached Bitter .CrejoJt" a-three days srlow storm set in duhil^ which Mr. iloggan joined us and immediately afj-er, thirthing we could, then find water oVer. there, we went back to connect Brovyn's. old line with the last'line rtan down Brown's .Oreekj we were not able to do it. The w^ter in Lake ;Misfortxine was-ev^n wp^se than when we had left it before, stock WQuid not drink it*^ "Morganj^tells p^e.^that h© has written abotjij this, so I omi'^»-V • ; , ■ ot-"" . i. ; '.We'are at present at- Pass Q^reek, having to wait for rations, as transportat iwsorscaroe at the Post^that Capt, P. has had to send down 8 teams, renderin- our moving impossible* have also had to send down two teams, 'as ow.lng to a misunderstanding Hardin": sent us up t no rations bW;0«Pt. Prootor and have been_living as.y;:e b^st coul'^ lately, j; Ilhad.'aent4<eor'supplies |to Qctober 15th to, oome up with Capt. 1 ■■ ' :» rftt n I . .'m: ® am well aware thai-we hav«fino^;.fccomplish^d .as much .a s could be roMsbnably expecttd.s.indS ypu were with ue. All I can answer to^it is I ''fhat-whild'the wa^ty charge l used every m^an| Jn ray . powe^'%o push *Tis.»#«IWl>tia'throWgh,..but the.,scarcity, of w^ter and the extreme bad condition of my stock delayed me a great deal. 1 feel that on my «Jwo I havt'not had a square chance to do. well. I am not » '^i'all sailefled with the workj know,you cannot be, • . ^ . J ) A - a J a Octobei^, ' 1807, • r' * i Brown'r old sxiHUTilt is 7108,^ Appleton's Ist,^ sunmit 6820, near the Evan's road; Appleton's 2d siuruiii-t 7171, over the Little Snake Ridge-, 'It is impossible to avoid sionL-iit, over the Little ^nake Ridge. I think the best line, everything considered, west of Platte is Chesbor's lino and crossing of that river Then.on.Brown's line throug^ the Rawlin's Spring canon arui to where my line leaves it at the mouth of Canon near Separation Creelo, then following my line to near station 7500, then, south-west up the valley of Dry Creek ( a large valley) to, Bummit of main divide; then down opening to-near Lake Mis fortune and'out t- Bitter Creek (see indicated line..) . _ ' J i The: valley of'this Dry Creek thati speak of has not been explor ed, but I feel quite copfiident that a good line can, be obtained up it to' tha 'summit ,of the mafin divide. On this line the. summit of the Little Snake Ridge iwould Bot: I think exceed 6000 feet^ and would most probably-be less than that.». Yqu will see M-r. Quis.t at^Fprt Sapders, and 'dan make-inquli'ies of him. ' ta oart. "Dodge' to Oltiter Ames, ^he-jjenne, D.T. 7:- , ' Made no noz^ chejagesiJi Black Hills lines. The delay and work done would have graded-a better .line than we have got to the atiramit. All fof»»e {Kjseibie ehould be .put on from summit to Laraiaie plains, te'fcan fi*^ih!-kl*»'C«'ading if proper effort is made by middle December. The" change.at #uim .it is ©bJkP^fonable; makes heavy cross- ^ Ing of CroVCreeb^ No. wprk dene on that change yqt. Ocotber, 1867. ' S.'Seymour t'o 0*liver Ames,-Camp on Lone Tree, 10' : (telegram) Dale Creek ixjUte just surveye'd is two miles shorter and has ' two hundred and thirty-three feet less elevation than Evan's Pass' route. Llaximiua'grades one hundred fee-t in both directions. I think it will cost about two hundred thousand less and take three or four months less time construct. Will report more fu*lly after making further surveys about Evan's Pass and high bi^idge OllverAmfes to Cren. Dodge, N. Easton, 7: . ■ " >' i : ' Ychir letter was duly received from Salt Lake, but we have had do-much excitement ali^u't our ahnual election and making up a new board of directors and contract for building road that my whole thoiigbM h^8 been given to that. We have now got thr ugh thatEand our ne^w board is made up of the old board, removing frrm it Tuttlo, Dix, Lambard and LlcCormick, who ai*B in'Europe, and sHi'stituting for them John B, A lley, ' Benj. E. Bates, T. 'Olidden and F. Dexter-all of bos-ton-. Ve had a stormy time of it but are now all hamdny, and the Doctor agress to go along in hanidny 8md*foi* the best IntwM^tr of the rood. The board of directors is made up ^ nice gentlemen who wtLl loojs only to the true interest of the road in their actionl • ' : Carter has got back, and all of S«yiiotir^s wonderful Improvements of the line turn out to be of no account, as far as yet reported, " except the first Change to avoid Ih^ahlgh bridge which met ypur instant approval. The'engineering department in your at^ence to Congiess. I October, 1867. . *-4 - suppose you will put in the hands of some copipetent. assistant, and it occurred to me that if ^"eed is the ban you would like and feel tho t he is competent in your absence to'direct, that' we might get a man to take his placV more easily than, one to direct the -various parties In your-absence Reed has b^en over' the whole-ground and, hext to your- «adlf,* probably linows"'as much -about that has been done as any other^ person. Tou have to decide this- question soon, as your Congressi^hal duties will how take you to'Washington whfeire" you can for the next 8 or 10 months have but'very little" time ■.to; look after the Pacific R.R. I make' the a'uj^g^Btlon of Reed's name that you may haye the liberty to choose him It you think he is the best man for the place, but not with any desire to inf luerio'e^ your jud'-menV as it is our Ihterest to hav you select the^ best man 'eritlretty aloof from outsi.de influence. ■ The North Platte and Loupe P«»irk» bridges have not yet been changed as proposed; Win should be' '^rne bdfbhe winter prevents if pract!cable. I am proposing, when We get our matters here fixed up, to resign my place as President Irtlfavor of LicCbbmbS, who will be able to give more time to it and IS quite desirous of the ]3osition. ■ Note:- ^Corttract Diarant, ^mSs and others, Qot. 16m,18G7. . .. 5ol» Oeo. Spancer to Gen. Dodge,.Tugkalooaa, Ala, 22; *■ My great iifflfotion, and .Also sickne^f myself, and your absence bombined,'prevented *e writiag you since my darling wife's October, 1867. . ,Todsty I received your. letter Oct. 15 th. I ani now recovering from a very severe attack of the fever and have not yet recovered my strength. I am comjbetely broken down in spirits and care- but very little for the future, I fe^el that my duty is to j?emain here and help reconstruct th,is God forsaken and miserable country. It is truly an awful place to live in, but since we have the colored men to help us, we can out-vote them and 1 think if- it becomes necessary thet we can -ut-fight them. I have lost all my ambition and have but little heart •to engage In political life; "while I remain here T cannot help^doing it. I' am having'a, good peal to do iri my office and will make at least a god salanr ont of It, We have this state now in our hands and can keep it if Cong»f«rf wtLll stick to its policy. Since the elections. In Ohio and Pe'nnn , the rebela Jire very jubilant and talk of the time . * n j ^ When the-"' are again going to commence hanging. ^ tiiope Congress will * not back down one-viMSg' but go- aheacti-' and that the first .thing they ^ will do will b^ to pass a general impeachment law and then impeach * I the President", " We Will send ire Republican delegation to help you frovi, this State* 1 can go to Congress ,if 1 w^sh but at present do not'feel lilte.ltj ai* mdnths-may change view , I stand as well is any TJnicDnaan in blje atftt^ and do that there is any man'in the party that wields morf inf^Li^enco ^han, I do. ' ■ ' 1 have been trying'to persuade Tichenor to ,come here; v/e could. A.I - « "J . October, 18G7. send him to Congress if he would come soon. .1 shall go to the Nation al Convent on and support Gen. Grant, Does that meet with your views? ?rho shall we nominate, Vice-President? Senator "ilson came down here last stun.ier to fix up the Southern States f-r himself*. I am not a ^Vils.on man. Please give my regards to ilrs. Dodge, Bella was speaking of writ ing to her only a few days before her death and said: "As soon as I get well I must write to Mrs. Dodge." How is your health? "hrough • • • . * . t • • • the papers and from Tichenor I understand that It is very-poor. I ^ ' hope your trf^p did ,you good. I saw Phillip Henson a few d^ays- asoi- u\ hi he is at ^orinth and the rebels are persecuting-him terribly:. They- . have all Bp-rts-of ^uits against him, When f#uig«i-rto G^ongrees, this winter I am going to send you a petlttlBtoCor. a-'speicial pension for Tfta. Looneg, the guide and scout. He is broken down in heplth and very poor and a family to support, and Qftv»r ^ee«iv»d: for all his services only about $75 ahich you paid him. I have li34ra*y,atP«*g petition signed by. about 500 . persons asking Congress to paas a joint resotuticn giving him a pension. Dont you tliink you cotild get it'through without much tremble?. t ttvi^p^se, ytm are vet'y bucy and as ever hard at work. I hope you Will- not overtaok yowi^olf and that you will take, the world easier than formerly. Please let me jioar froov you soon^^,^^^^^ ..ry;;, p. g, I studied a Jong time to make out one of your questions, and ^ October, 1867 have conclxided that it was" "What is the porition worth?" I cannot yet tell what it w'll be worth."■ I lary make'ten thousand dollars out of it and may not dver fivd thousand. ' I dont think it'will be under the latter figure or above the former. I have now 90 cases and will probably reach 400 befoi e Jxine. The work is immense. It has been'so long since f have ready arfy of ycfur writing that at f'i'rst It puzzles me. I see that it, "is plain now. ■' e I F. S, Hodges to Gen. Dodge*, Camp,* 105, Head of Echo, U.T. 27 ' I have ^he honor to -report the location of Weber narrov/s (seven miles') c'bmp'ete. The Lost^ Creek'qee't ion "thorouf^ly exhausted" and two md-les of location at this point. A map and profile of Weber narrows and a profile of Lost Creek nearly finished, thus employing the two SDowstom'fi wS have alfeady had, but the weather has gieiherally been so fiW ahd the approach of* winter so near th" t I have conflUfeftvr myself to out dowr work eVery available' moment. ci r^' Reports of Lost Creek will embrace about sixty miles.of line, and four paasi^s within two to ilos of connection wlth'iUr. Bate's lino? that route is impractlca'le on account of heavy grades without slopes to overcome extraordinary elevations. A pass for thO north Is made on-fj 60 ft. grade without ttinnel o^ cut an#-As Just ICQ ft, hd^j^her than Echo; but to reach its vicinity requirAa^t miles of..maJtiAW grade, three of which show Very expensive Wohlt. ' : - rfl| , * ' ' Uade a reconnolsaance of the crest of this, ranger to. the northwari October, 1867, • t until I reached water flowinr; into Cache Vallej'", "Kill '^report on it as Scon as further inforrnat on, wri-tten for/ is-received. Hope" to show a better profile and'grade here than you expect, but running the serie's of reversed curves requires much time. • - Regret •fhat I'iiave been*^ unable to meet Ive^ of the C. P.R.R. owing of failure of mails and a change of his programme. He returns westward after reaching Rains Pork via that stream. On the 15th Sept. I telegraphed Omaha for 20 pay rolls, lOO blank vouchers and led pencils to bB^ forwarded to "Bear River, care* Myers. None have been 'Received. "On the 1st NovembSf shall forward"* g such vouchers and papei^s as 1 have, sanding remainder when the pay colls arrive. On the 1st of November I -shan draw on you for. :C one thousand dollars for current expenses.- "^he maps and prqfilea shall go forward as soon as complete. ' • ^ A.R. Anderson to Oen. Bodge, Sidney, 29": 'I i learn with pleasure the t you have "returned from your labor in the rest in comparatively go6d health. I hbpe you may be strong for your labors in Washington the coming serfeion. I l^arn that effort, growing out jjealopay and meanness, is being made t remove our friend Dr; Rumbaugh from the Hanlyville Post office. The Dr. does not care a fig for the offic^ but dont want the creatures to beat him. The fight is not based upon political grounds, as the incumbent and t ose trying to oust hdni are radicals, but is the rut- ' 1 October, 18G7. « . growth of a trifling, ae^an spirit of rivaly among a ^a 11 -bored set | of light-headed politicians. The Dr. is as good as any of,those oppos-. ing and ©specially ^is he-as gooi as the leaders of the moyement, prominent among v/hom is N, B. Loore, wlio wasn't a delegate to the On- - f-' •.gressi.onal Convention, yet was there fighting for Rasson, Anything.you can do towards holding this thing just as it is ^ would he good service, and I only sviggest to that end the propriety of writing Randall the nature of the fight, thp-t it is not pQlitical as all the parties are of the same.political faith and suggesting the propriety of leaving ,it just-as it. is. Hanlyville and the, entire com- * ■ ' • munity supplied .at that office are all satisfied. The effort to oust ^ the Dr. csaaes from Clarinda. - Well, General f -I got scooped put in the election, but after all dont care much. I would, however, ^1 ike office if appointed. I could enjoy that in connection with my other office business, and that would suit my financial ct>ndlti<*i better than .to post off to Des Moines during thre®'oft four of the rbest working months. And could you succeed in raising this session wl».%, you came so .near lifting la st, you will ^ ^laee^'me under i^newed dbligations of no ordinary character. I wd^lld he-flsssed to hear from you, General, if you have the leisti're. ^ ituf* 4ti' i -ixor, , , 738 ; yf*T n , .i. ■ * - jj,^ 1 . . . ^ i* -.To ■< r •N ; Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. Correspondence, diaries, business papers, speeches, and miscellaneous notes related to Dodge's family history, Civil War activities, railroad construction, life in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and travels in Europe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-1916 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context B D6643z Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers - Book 6 - October 1867 Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource General Dodge Papers - The War Period, Book 6 October 1867 For additional October 1867 correspondence, please refer to "General Dodge Papers - Book 6 - March to November 1867 (miscellaneous)," pp 868. For an index for Book 6, please refer to the "General Dodge Papers - Book 6 Index" record. Typescripts of originals housed at the State Historical Society of Iowa. 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Language A language of the resource English 1867 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/6db37d60e17eb4426306cad9b470cee7.pdf 7694af4872c0529a30e9a1277b8317e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1866 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/f5acdd14ccf23c59eaea7ab027645557.pdf 00c974b399a36455494aa575ea95852c PDF Text Text August, 1867. .V .T ■ pu-pose too, everything should be kept indefinite until the right of way is obtained nn both lines, ; - ■ - • . ; ^ ' . . . To enable you to make proper fir^al locations from Black Hills to Salt Lake, you must have two or three additional engineers more expereinced in hilly location and construct dan than- those you have; without this, no chief engineer coi:\;|.d be expected to take the responsi bility-seeing the line as he can, but once or twice a year. You ought to have two $5000 engineers. I have stated to the committee earnestly that they should be willin- to spend $20,000 in additional salaries for the purpose. They seem »illing but dont know where to find them. I esteem Evans very highly for the work he has been dping for three years past. He is a man of good alignments, but probably has not ' qe mi^ch at definite location and construction; however, I may be mistaken, Evans in the future might answer very well for one. The ... - ■ ■■ . > selection is with you. Advise me .at what time you will return. Grant's letter to Johnson and other issu'-s will make him the V . « T • r ■ k * Union, nominee-and elect him. ^ ,1 . , ,Oen. Dodge to Col. S, Seymour , Salt Lake, Sept. 1. I have no maps or profiles with me of Black Hills; they must be at Sanders or Omaha. Maxwell's party must move west. Lam- ' . . . .. . . ,,i ^ . . : • - . • hart's party oan^Jse used for Bi.ack Hills surveys. Judge "'.-A. (Spl^er to Gen. Dodge, Fort Bridger, Sept. 1: • »-'■ . i Your favpr f^losing pass over the TT.P.R.B.for myself and AxJgust, 1867. . ^ wife, Is at hand for which please accept our sincere thanks. I am glad to learn that you are enjoying your trip to the city so much. You did not say how Gen. Rawlins was getting along, but I hope his health is improving. Col. Mills with his command leaves Londay. ' I will send by him some Beaver,skins for you and Gen. R. They are not a first rate lot but the best I have on hand. Please tell Mr. Duff that we had no hair lariats on hand , and that I hired a Mexican to. make scme for him. They will not be dene in time to send by Col", ' Mills, but I will arrange to get them to hiij before he gets out of the country. I - ' • . ^ ^ ' Te are getting most encouragihg news from the Sweet Water mines. A considerable party reached he^e today-for supplies and lumber for: making flumes, Mr. Eddy writes that rich placer dlggins have been discovered and that a party of old miners has been organized with capital of ^6000 to bring a difcch into the mines, a distappe pf 15 miles. . ' A large quantity of Ittt&ber will be required there, and I may have to send my steam mill down or order out another from the states at once. This woul'd be k go6d organization for our project, but I fear ' r-vr, • your faith is weak, and that you consider iie rather whimsical in my actions-bxit time will soeui show that I am ri£d»^» ^ want you. Gen-, Rawlins and Gen. Billy Myers to have an interest in the Pioneer Coal I Oil Spring if yo^i think it will be of any value. Have written to Gen. September, 1867, B'lly to. send me 160 acres Dakota Sioux script today on it. We. will get up the stile in a week or ten days'. I will then go to work, put ting up stpne buildings upon it, . ' • • You.must let. me Jcpow as soon as.possiblr whether the ^,Road will run up Hains.Fork and by Soda Springs, up Muddy and south of Quaking ^spon or up the canon by our Oil Spring, and give me any other information that mi^t be mutually interesting, I cannot give-upthe Itober project as I consider it perfectly feasible and frought with "big money," £et me know wheteher I can get tie contract, and speak favor able word for me, , I wish sincerelypyou could have remained with us longer, and trust in passing you,,(H!n, R,-and all your party will make our house ~ yoiirt'homa*"and that you will give all your friends letters to us and it #111 lil#ayB afford us pleasure to serve the , y/ith wamest regards to Gen, R., Col- Mi?;ner, Maj. Dunn ajj^rall the party from myself and wife, ^ . I will expect to hsSLf from you before you leave the conntry, relative to the track of the rpad* , P,K. Coonor to Gen. ®odge, Stocton, Gal, 1; ^ ; r am in receipt of kind letter of July 28th, and am pleased to -hefiir *you. are progreeelng so finely with ^^.R. It will have a great influence'^Ti settling the .pormon question, but it will not do it 'tmalded by Government'lnte»f®'^'®nce, , . It eeems to m, at this distance, that the Indian war on the plaiW September, 1867, instead of being checked by the troops is intensified by their pres ence. If we had had one fourth of the backing and support that the present commanders have, there would be Indian war now, and the Gov ernment would save millions. I would cheerfully go to the plains again if the Government would give me authority to raise four regiments of voltinteers, and give me a roving commission for one year. If at the end of that time I did not settle the Indian question I would- bewilling to^ forfeit my reputa tion, . • j If I possibly can I will visit Washington this winter, when I hope to see you if fl) do. I thank you sincerely- for your recommenda tion to Rawlina, and for so many kind acts in the past. Remepiber me kindly to Mrs. D, Note;- To Mrs. Dodge from her niece Stella, Elkhorn, , ', ' Gsn. Dodgs to S, B. Reed, Salt Lake. City, 1:- - . , - What line are yr-u building on, on east slope of Black Hills? Have, you received any orders to build an SO ft. maximtmx grade? V S. B. Reed tO'-Gen. Dodfep, Julesburg, 1:0 (Telegram) House cannot Hake head or tail to O-'Neil's change; could not find notes at Sanders. .Col. Seymour is working in Black Hills. I have a' large force on grading there, < S. B. Reed to Gen. Dodge, Julesburg, 2:- (Telegram) ^ Same as copied before. 5 "^*' , o , ' * ( September, 1867. * Gen. Dodge tn his wife. Salt Lake, 3''' • f-v/»e;^hi '■! Tomorrow*SSorriiirtg I start out on my retnf^' trip, I *may *h'aVe a chance to v;rite you'from the South Pass-by some of the miners in that region. Should, I not, you will hear from me next from Sanders. I have with me as ea<K)rt two largS companies, one of cavalry, one of ■ infantry j»nd 2ob strong. '■ I have* to^ leave hfere in a -hurry without being- as well sho-i up as I wanted to."" This^ crossing mo Witalns is terrible on thu horses and mules shoes and feet, I can see nothing here that would induce me to live here; The doctrines openly'preadheil li%%'e''«i4*"Outrageous. I did not get to'hear Brigham, but -Sunday most of bul- party df , and he preac^ had on duty*of men marryingf says that "He wanted everyone to under stand that he did not marry hie wiv6s for love or lust, but because it wad commarded by Godrthat it should he done, 'that, they all, young and old should be made'motherir'in Isreel*" and wound up by saying" if the young men did not marry the girla, he and the old meri would." As to polygamy th^'^wo^m^'cbald not eruah it out or stop it, God only could and' tfien by 8 i-evelatlon," add. urged all to. take one, two threfe'ur' a dozen wives -b'they wanted. You see he begins to squint at latlon doing'4*%^ with that crime. . - ^ The amount of work that has been done here is Down 300 miles fhora ftis^re" whe*^^therei va ha'rdly. greau- for a grasshopper to live on, they are raising cotton; get three .or rfpur hupadred poun^ to ^ the care. Every womsn and oHlld works; either at the ginning wheel, September, 1867. " 5 rr loom or in the field, end if woman is made for the lif e tljey-. lead here, certainly the Lord's hand lays heavily on them. They are bear- » • ing a cross for their views that is beyond anything I exer expected to see. The on}y,amugTOent they have is the theatre and"a].l go,, young and old, big and small, babies gmd all. .. . I: .■ ^ hope ne^t year t o bring you out into this cotmtry. The scenery is magnificent, '^.o springs, the finest I ever saw, sulphur, soda,, iron; hot, warm and cold, and some of the;, -so strong one cannot hold his hand over the.1. Salt Lake is a-bqaut.iful sheet ^of water, but its shor s are very hard to get to and the lake isr ahallow; one twentyfifty of it ls salt, I have had no time to go-to it or go into it, but those that have say one cannot sink in it. prom here 200 Biles west country-is little more than.desert with isolated mountains rising out of it- then you strike a country , that is being prospected for mines; Nevada comes next and lastly , Caltifomia, I 3aw sons ateroscopic views of the o.p.n.r. that are beautiful* I "hBire sent to California for them and hope we will get . ' • . • ' _ - _ • I f '.L * I ho« your visit to Kansas City will prove profitable to your health,! Will send thl,s to the Bluffs and let it be forwarded from there I wrote the last letter to^Kansas City. I h^P® hear from you at Port ' Sanders, love to al^j kira,the baby. I will now'soon be with you have got.700 miles %9 fort Sanders. I go north 150 miles to Soda "eptember, 1867. • ' Springs on Bear River thence east to South Pass, thence north-scutoast to Uedicine Bow River, thence due easl to Fort Sanders, and mean to travel 25 miles a day if stock will stand it. Notes:- Gen. Dodge's RSminisceneces of Brigh^i^ fToung, Note:- Reminiscences of the Indians. Salt Lake City, Sept. 3, 1867. idy dear Lettle and Ella:-1 Tomorrow, a'fter all my mtileS are shod and all my wagons«repaired, I start home, going through a wild, mo" ntainous coun try hardly ever trod by white man, and you"will'not'hear from me until four weeks or more. Seven hiindred miles of-fcarohing arid then I shall ^ reach Fort Sanders. You could hardly believe that here in this mountain basin is a \ city as large 8ts Council Bruffs and ^Omaha put together; streets lined with fine shade trees, a mountain stTOam poUri'ri'fWfown the side of each ^ street. Tfth* a*ir the tr®erf-'ls the loaidsdi-w ith apples, pears, peaches, plums, grapes 'dril appricota all ripe, and pa's tant: Ua* been well supplied all the time. This is all that there is inviting here. Tfhen I see so many children running rround the streeta being bfcought up in the misery and crime that Vftey are! here, T am glad that toy children are not doomed to siich teachings. i You hare all heard of'Great Salt Lake, and Great Salt Lake City; both from my camp are in fullvview; one embowered intrees, the other a vast eapame of water looking like the ocean, salt, do^tted here and ' Septeu'iber, 1G67. .""'. OT " •there with beautiful islands. Oae drawback it has--its shores are muddy and marshy so that the beach is n6t> except at one or two places, approachable. Tt has nono of the beauties of■cur Eastern Lakes, though the water is twice, yesj three times as salt, and wljat is most wonderful all the mountain streams that come pouring down into it are from fresh water; so soBlewhere in it must be immense beds or springs of salt. I have been in camp since'I have been here, three miles from the cit-" and getting ready to return apd very busy, so much so have hardly had time to see the sights. I send you a photograph of all our party, that ia, that are with, me; then I have one company of cavalyry^and one company of Infantryj 200 in all» as escort to keep off the. Indians^^y^ The pon'" 1-s fi ine the black mare •as fat and plump as when she left. Raaraaber me „to all .the cousj^a; kiss iH©..and grandma for me- .fte good girls. La 8aid.,eh8 enclosed ,5^ programme of your concert, b ut I did notijget it, - : n " t i.'c Truly, your father. 0. M. Dodge. r Oliver Ames tO jOen. Dodi^e,. .11, Easton 3: Ypur favor of August I7th from Fort Br dger is received, and ■J ^0 . . > . . . • awe pleased with your sviccess in locating route on so excele llri® Sinoe date of your letter we have had a letter from Seymour sfaUng ar^ Rlickensderfer had run the western slope of Black Hllla and had, foja}d_,a„line that, could bo built on an So ft. grade with |120#000 loss money to the sutm^it, with a practice"'ly gcod ■y-fff September, 1867. r r ■ alignment anrl. with no heavy cuts to retard the work; and bringing the heavy grad farther east sp the base of th6 Rocky Llountains will be fixed three.miles farther east. This will be certainly the most ■ desirable route, and if so, should be adopted. , ^ Our grading here is going along well but weld go much better if Reed was r^n active, energetic man; but now we are constantly having delays for want of system and application to duty on his par+. It will not do for us to keep him another season. V.'e had a letter yesterday from Caseraent saying-the graders were idle for want of loca tion, rnd that Reed was off at Chicago to purchase some lumber that Miner could have done better on order from Reed« Trie fact about Reed is he prefers doing any thing but his duty. I presume you #111 find ^ the line he has rtm"anything but well done. He has probably run over the c6untf7 and made up his report more by guess from a birds-eye View of the country than from any actual levels and critical exaninations of the country, ' « . I have had a Mr. Kidder to go out on the line of the road, who trecommended as a first class engineer, and will report for duty i i about two weeks, Mr, Carter has known him fav-^rably, I hrve an application from Mr. H. f. Armstrong, of Erie, p., who hag held prominent positions f on several roads, desiring to take charge of a survey party, I hope |,p be able to get some men that will be first class on the oaad wh^n you leave for Congress, which will soon be, and you, for at least 6 or September, 1867. . . . *• ■ 8 months, will have-to be away and to trust to reports and if we do not have active, working, reliable men these reports' cannot be trusted. I hope you will be able to get a good line to Salt Lake. I sup pose it is fixed th6,t the line of Central Pacific ^oad will go oh north side of'Salt Lake, and if our line will be practicable that way vre better make it so. It is of the utmost importance to us to have the Salt Lake business'for our road. ' The 'Central Pacifi? are striving to get'thf^ side of the lake before We reach it, to isecure itj we muf't prevent it if possible. - - • I am "glad'to'leam thnt your health ia improving, apd trust you will ; get through safe and find a good line. ' ' ".w ■ - jt Oliver Ames to (len. Dodge, Nev? York, 5: (Telegrm) Seymour 'with ^ickensderfer have run eastern slope and ■ eighty (80) f t. grade; make cost less than ninety foot (90),and less time. Must adopt It; will examine weatorn slope. .. Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodge, New York. • 'Your letter of 27th of Augftet Is just received. Dr. Durant 'h«'a"Ue'w.st and will, 1 suppose, se.'yBu before his return. He made no alteration. In your line and 1 premme hecwver Intended to. The Dr., icvea authority and wahts the reputation of havlnp power through he does not exercise it. • * ■ I think you hove, from ^epbrt, *'Eward Una mnd would advise you to do all necessary things to perfect It. The town In Salt Lake September, 18G7. . ■> •; valley we shou d secure for the benefit of the company, and if the best point is three miles beyond Ogden^ I would secure land enough there foi* the town, as we dhght to have all the advantages that the railroad will confer to ens. ''re , to the benefit of the company. Wien yuu have the line west of Salt Lake as far as we can build located, if there is any work that in your judgment will promote the interest of thisi comany, to be done, I wmild put them on. ^ I am satisfied" that on the ground you can better decide this matter than we can here. We have let tl\e bridge, over .the ilissouri to Boomer, wlidse bid was considSeralbly belcw any other, and he is to put it through within a year The river"is now low and the season right ^ for his work» ■ , W€f"ha"Ve fwt got the map for the 9th 100 miles and had to nut in 50 mllei rif it. 't ^ > * • . B. Hughs to Oe:^.-Bodge,'Denver, S: v. . - . . , . - .j u , I have though^ some time that it was due you to state how I came to sunder ay eonneot on with your road, but the hope of seeing you soon as often caused me to delay. Thinking of the matter today, I concluded that it was due to myself to state fully the matter to you. After I had been here a month, Mr. Reed sent me a pass which I sent back to him, as you would have done, yourself, und^r the circum- * •taneVs,' I liaa^ then ,v roai would not come into Colorado and i. ' Y*ieaat»^ ' % Set)teiiiber, 1867. that you would have no use for my services, and I did not choose to accept a pass from.it on that ground alone, but after whad had passed I resolved not to accept a pass even^ if the road came to this city direct, as the duty of the company was to give me one ^d they had steadily refused or failed to do so, I could but concikude that the retention of the pass was an intentional slight and that it was a^ hint that my services were not wanted. J^ien I came .t'-- Omaha last September and found your party ready to o^e west, I called at the office of our stage line d was Its attorney, and a stockholder also In It) and found that no order had been given to pass It over the line and the agent In doubt -h-tto do. I tobk tlie'responsibility to .order you aqii your friends passed any where you oho'd to. go, promising, the.agent that he shouW have no annoyance. Holladay^ for a wonder, was satisfied with my action, hut ;Lf your fare had been paid you would hardly have gotten It again. I thought that seeing this , Hr- Reed, .'ho knew our agreement, for a pass, would have the men readily furnish "me one, and feit obrrespondIngly mortified at the manner 1 was treated. I think you have not asked me, none of your company, do anyt'utng which I have not cheerfully done, and tbls since I gave up the pass. I felt HP resentment hut simply that mortlfloatlWMmhloh. any other Kg «1^ » ,.i».0t'.d to feel urider the olrcumstahoea. ; . .. . t .. ..Tst^te t,hls to Vou to set myself In the proper attitude before * *■ "ir'vc712 XT September, 18G7. • t you and you only. I regard you as an upright man, certainly one I admire, so also as a frien-^- and hence the above. - ' S,B. Reed to Txen. ®odge, Julesburg, 6' (Telegram) e'i ' Have written Ames about change of location. Carter has gone to the mountains. I go Ust Tuesda-. 'There seems to be a dispsitinn to retard the work at the expense of somebody's reputation, yfhat about locating engineer llorgaff? —' . Hawkins Taylor to Gen. Dodge,''Washington, 6.s T '' ' ' If you want a furnished house, therd "is orje hare that will suit yo'u' exactly I think; It Is iocallad dn Pennsylvania Avenue three -r ■ . . . or four blocks west of the "Wftr Department. f. y ^ Note:- Augusutus Drahms to Gen. Dodge, Wheaton, 111, 7:- Gen. Dodge to his Wife, Camp on Beat l^ounta n ., ''jo t; . 1 ^« f . ' , if the'^hop that I may see some one from thfe 7,'ind Wlter Binea colne to Brldger or Creen River that I can get to mall this. I left Salt I^e after stopping .there a week to get a refit, and It was a poor one; then struck due north along the oast shore oS Salt lake, passing.through the toms of Sessions, ^amlngtoni Ogden Olty, B»le,ism City to Bssr "iver, ^ ^ • •• . The mow.es lo the, valley'settli In towns and have large fame, or small fawa In Ur»., Jk>dlse, In the surrounding country So that they appear to Wiwa .eO ^^ey really are. t do not belleW that there Is over dO.WO all told. 20 acres of land 1 a ah^« all any one September, 1067. . *•/> - r improves, and the good land that can be irrigated is nearly all taken up, so I see no inducement for an inteHigent man or woman to come to this-to the worse'than any hell they will ever see. After leaving Bear ^iver, I struck north to the waters of soda, passing through a mountainous, wild, picturesque country. Have had a very hard time getting through making roads and climbing steepes that look impassable. When we strike a valley they are beautiful; grass is plenty, water cool, clear and roars and tumbles over the rocks and boulders with a perfect looseness, but the countrj^ is too high to cultivate . it is full of springs and minerals; two salt springs we found yesterday; three quarts of salt water boiled down makes one quart of « . . . salt. Sulphur lakes, .hot and cold, baths here without naimber and with out 'cpat. No game here except bear and they are plenty. All the streams are full of mountain trout; some weigh 3 or 4 pounds, and we . them every night after camping. I have been trying to make Fort Sanders by October 1st but the • * . ■ q ountains keep us back and I shall n ot be able to do it, We march all day lopg-get up at 4, get breakfast, feed stock and break camp at six to toeJLf past and often eat our dinner by six P. L. I «m ahead hunting road all the time with a fine Pioneer Corps. Rawi:ns with me. He is om of the purest, highest minded men I ever saw, and that he muat (We with that dread disease consumption seems too bad. This country when it loses him, loses a great man.You would llle him; ^ ^ C wA- :,i September, 1867. • ^ hl3 ideas of right and wrong coincide with yours and he does, not hesfitate to makep them knbwn, For todayi goodbye. , Dear Annie* ILl ^day, Sept. 21st, Sweet Water,, north of South Pass. r : -.T T , ■ Jfe marched today twenty five miles and are camped for first night on raters of the Atlantic. For two days I have been struggling over the Bear and Green River fountains through a terfible snow storm. Some days we made 8, some 10 miles only and ouV poor mules arid horses .. suffered; many died or had to be left on the road. The officer Th command of escort is Inefficient and the labor falls on Rawlins and mysfilf. We ca:iped every night in snow, had to scrape it away to pitch M our tents and what little grass curdles got' they had to dig up from under the alow. After crossing the mountains 100 miles long I think the valleys of Gre n River come c^ut of a snov; back into warm weather ,.,and splendid grass and water, 'te also struck ga.ae once more'and have killed in all some five or six antelope, today, one; it being Sunday did not hunt much. I h,.ve not rested a sinsie day slnoe I left Salt toe. 1 .1-no. near discovered lately knov.n as the sweet Water or Wind Rl«r minos. Weonle from Idaho, lltah, Uontana and all other ere nocKine^o,^.m^and Sfoat retufne are espeCWdS . The Sna.e ' .114 Bannaek Indians V'®, a"'' friendly, W have aewi a good many all peaeeahle. Today we hav^ strUe. the'siouW »nd CheyenrW Septemloer, 1BC7. country and from this' on will have to be careful and vigilant for they are evi(Jently through here. Tonight we camp 7000 ft. above the sea, in sight of the Wind River Uo ntains, the Boar Liountains^ the South Pass and on the celebrated Sweet TIater. Tlie country is studded with pine, beech and beautiful streams fui:. of trout, in fact for two weeks we have had mountain: trout on ta''^lo daily. Antelope for meat, canne-^ fruit of all kinds, and now I have struck a country in which I h-pe I can make about-25 t- 30 miles a day, as I want to. ^ • *' We are 250 mfes frdm Sanders'aftd 5^0 fpom ^heyenne. The loss -'""of a week in the snow stonn puts me that far back, but even with that 9 I have marched 400 miles tlnoe:! left Salt Lake City. After leaving Soda springs, latitude 42, 1 struck the waters of Black.Foot, Soad, Salt, South Plney, Rreenj Haw Pork, Big and Little Sandy -nd passed the suunlt of the '^oiky Mountains tojiay at 10 ''• U. Ho one In the party tnew when they left'the wat.r«;.of the Atlantic and struck those oT the Pacific, thoti(<b *00 eould put pne foot In waters of one and the other In cf the ather. And nok, I wonder hhk you are »U ^oing. Are you getting ready ■ ■ to go to tashln-t«i'Mnd disposing of the house. or ■hat? Perhaps "you are at Kansas <Hty; I supposa you are and will he hack to ^ meet me, for I pou wartt to MS Le"'' ^ y"" very, very " much, and little Annie, docs she grow?. Can she talk and has she forgotVen me? 1 hope nOt. t came away, without my pocket alhiM with all the J.V >7'/^ September, 1867. ■ r .. s t. photographs ir'i» but hers I had in mir diary and she looks as cunning t as possible, •'The progfeuoafle'of ^tha concert I got just before leaving Salt Lake* I see Ella figure^ in three pieces and Lettie in one. I would love very much to ^ee.them. "ou often ask how we spend the .time in camp; here is-a «day5 work. At 3:30 A L. cook gets up; at-4 reveil le; at 5 breakfA'st' Chard .for lAe I hear you-s-ay-especially f -.ese fposty mornings) at six train rolls odt going oyer the mountains. I have to repair and "bui'ld a'rdard «S.o' I am in advunqe with men armed and carry picks, spades, a'xe.a, ftc,' artd'we work and ma^ch until 3. to 4 P. L, ; make ■ generally 25'miles whfert have good roads. We scoiir the country dur ing the march-to get its topography, climb the hills and mountains to ^ 'look Out upon Its vast i^iaggedrtess or its,luilimitsd plains as. the case nay be. As'soon'aS trainri get in have,our tents pitched with a fly between and*we #aih up, get up a camp fire, and Hawlins generally reads aloud to us from T>ana*B eeloctions of poems. He is a very fine ready and lovea'poetry, and ttfcrreAk/eiioy it*. Corwith, Dunn, Duff and Van Lennep go out to fish or hunt *, fire -^t targe, &c. At 6 P. LI. we get dinner and then* by tfc'8 we are away to. our ^unks sleepin- hard, often very tired. Old Army times are discussed, battles fought over, &c. Very little iiqUor ie drank; w* have trtiisky and wine with us, coo cacionsally take a'€o<id/^i^1»'e«k a out con3lder.ble'4rlfUdfl8 wil^aone; I dM,k:«i.rlj,.T,ry day thinkIn- it would help me up: so >u, 1. did not believe it, and Septeabey, 1867. T , for four weeks f UaVe drank, hardly anythln,^» ' Dr. Parry says my system hns the..old '^orinth miasma in it and'"the congestive turns that I am trotibled with arise from it; however, I arii getting fat and long t' see -yuu oil. I hope you c-on come to ^heyenne and meet me with "Ella and tfettie. I want them tb see the rbad, our camp, &C. but I can tell better when I get the-r'e' an^vsee hov; ithiters are and if it is- safety; I hope .tomorhow-lo find some bne returning to Fort Bridger who will takb this to the'mail station for lae-.' Kis-s the girls, remember "me to .allJ my friends. " » • • ■ . L - •, : ' :• urs. Cahrle Bhosm td Brs. Dodge, St-, Louis, 21: Youra-. oT the 18th was duly received. We were very sorry to learn 'of your' .illnasa on the-, cars, yet we feared it all. the time. Mr, B« is getting.Vftung" pretty wejl with constant watc'^ing and al.:iost total abstainance-, i,. oi T - ' ' ( ■ '' -Ranaas ^it.y, Sept. 21st, 1867. De«i^ sistor Letfctie; , r ' .d" ,. .. . ' , - ♦ ^ ! ... I hope your leg willdbe well .by the time I get home; does It hurt yolll very much? I hope At dont. ^ I Uama is f^p]t.ar>d was go dng home Monday but she cant because she -Wont be abl3 to go on the cars; bud I guess she will go home Saturday, i want tO'.S^e you SQ much, I will be glad when we get home, won't you? How Is the baby? Is she well and happy? I hope she is. When 4W you co»e herns fro^ Elkhorn? Well, good bye, I guess I must close, t fzwKS Slla Dodge. Septembrr, 1867. James Bvans to Gen'.' .Dods^, llfilxwell's Camp, 22: ••-t The opdi**tions of this party do not seem t' be sufficiently advanced to determine much yet, further :t;han this, that the gap they are now in wit- the line, seems to be the lowest and most available summit. Their levels carr:ied,to the top yesterday show it to be 240 feet lower than Brown's Sumait to the north. North of this point-there is no opening short of tho valley of- the Medicine Bow ^iver. Looking froin the'divide: away to the northward today I failed to trace the drainage from Maxwell's summit to the Platte valley. It must either break through the .RattJLesnake, hills' to <the West 'bn empty into Medicine Bow east of* Whiere that river mckos its last Canon. They will demonstrate it soon with a line and locate back on it.. On- thing is certain, that It would be an improvement on Brown's line and: must, be (throwing out the line by Medicine Bow valley, of-which we, know nothing yet) ilf seemtf m# the line that can be had here. As to tho operations of ^O'Neil's party, the best line* is north of Coopers Lake, grades ascending 30 feet des.-, to Bock Ci^eek 45 feet with light vork all the way.* The line w 11 run very neaw the extreme northerly.bend if Rock Creek,and if it did not canon giving a great many crossings of the Creek, the best line would be down its Valley; as it is, will cross it some ten miies below Brown and asoertd .t® toble making a much lower sumnit than the other iinos aild passing to the north of ^'ocky Ridg'c, that fohns so pfcminebt'''^ in the plains • ■ ' i,of September, 18G7. and which you can see from all points in this vicinity. ■ O'TIeil is nor on Rock Creek. As I can do so little here, shall go back to him tomorrow. My opinion is that na ximiam grades to Medicine Bow from ganders will not exceed 30 to 45 .and with ut much heavy work. I-think the "same arrangement can be made to reach the Platte River; it certainly can as far as the summit. The western slope from here I may l?e a little doubtful yet. T The folks are still ssweating in the Black Hills, As I came alon , three separate lines of grading could^be distinctly traced in plages showing that some of the changes had been changed, it seems they are determined to build the 80 foot line on eastern slope, so that the last line run by 0«Neil on western slppe v;ill be . taken. Considerable ingenuity is being xised to avoid Dale Creek crossing and as a conse quence Ivan's fass, alas.' for immortality, , -'i I want yo\i, .if you can,^to sell me.one pf the reserved blocks in Chyyanne. I think a little can be made out of it, and if you would as soon I would. di> It as others and if consistent, let me have it, Hope to see you «oon. ^ Panlb -'Varjia (^n,Dodge, X^eon, Decatur, Co., Iowa, 22: - . -r • SPhare a petition, in circulation in our county, praying thW &iji)oint«ent another Post Master in Leon, the petition is algn^ by aien who an© living in the county. Our present pos^-master Is a gyntawmanf ^ true loyal .citizen .entirely capable to fill thd September, 1867. • ' "office and he did fill the same to fehe satisfaction of'every'man. • It would-be the greatest calamity for us, j ust in Decatnr Co., should he be removed. We are willing-to redeem Decatur County from •Copperhead Yoke and'sham,e and our Postmaster, A. J. Snyder, Is one wh^owdrks to that 'effect. • 'Therefore I take the liberty to ask yourr honor. In the name ofthe loyal-p eople ot our place and vicinity, to pay your attention to this question which is so-imoportant to us. Some months ago, we sent up a remonstrance; please inform me whet'a er it is needed to send up a new one. We would ver- respectfully ask, to watch at Washington every movement, to destroy their plan above referred to. Jesse v. "*illiams to Gen. I^odge, Fort Wiyne;'24: . i , I hope soon to hear of your safe return home and in improved health. I have heard rothihg'from Col* Seym&ur fop six oh eight weeks nor do I know what is the final arrangement of location on the Black Hills. The ConMitt^e, I believe, got Llr. Carter to go out a.month - ago, and if in the multitude ot counsel, there-is safety, all will_ be arrragod for the best. ilr, A .es uVgBd Be to look out for one or tVo »«(l*nlBnced englneete to put at the head of locating partiia to act undSi- your direc tion aest. The heat lin I could hear of aaa Ur. LoB, of ahom I wrote you. now under W. tiln."r R'oberts. Both Mr. Biickensderfen and Roberts hWlng recoBBended him very highly for thf* service. 1 .rote hta but TTfJT-r' September, 1867. have not yet heard definitely, . My plan was for ,him to report to you « 1 t • * - • * * at Omaha by 10th of October, and for you to put h.'ici at the revision of the river surveys there, which will take him, field and office work, a month. He has much more experience of such heavy river, woric thsui any man you have, and there is an advantage in having a fresh mind to look at this whole subject. . . V - X : I . .. I.Will be here, two weeks from the middle of October, and will be with the party occasionally. The ugly changes al the & LI, Cross ing induces me to oxmine .a^ain vprj carefully the Child's Mill line _ the ridge, rock bott-.m, &c. I propose going by Quincy and Kansas ^ity and up the river at low water to Omaha. I am atill looXlhS ^91^ experienced and reliable engineers. As I sai-^ femora you should have for heads of parties men experienced even at greater cost. The board meets tomorrow but I could not attend jBxpeot to b.« in New York at the organization of the new board, frm thd 1st 4o 3rd'0§^ber. . I oonol^^de that Mr, Evans is still in your service West, Mr, House, I suppose, would not have time to make these river surveys and fYSR if he bad.the bridge experience nescessary, ' The tJ.P.R.H. fokks are now in good financial condition and nothing * " ■ J.',. o.. I must, prevent a rapid progress of the work. To this end they must orevide engineers to make the right location in time, and these pRrites laut have good escort, , , . . i . We.. ,raw rMak* rra*--' September, 1867 P. JoneS to W. Palmer," Lwn, lotJa, 26: The Cops, are making an effort to get our post-master removed and a Cop appointed'in his place. Peti' ions are being circulated in localities seven or eight and even fifteen m'les from'here, ^ore the people have no interest in our postal affai s,' and in that i»ay they hope to send a large number of ndmes to the Department, making' it " appear tliat the present incvmibent is objectionable to a majority of the people interested. • - ' An effort was made six months ago to' remove Mrl ^nyder, the" present incumbent, and a petition of rem6nsti*ating against his remov al was signed by all parties Tiere and h*e was retained. But now they ^ are trying to play a sly game and obtain his removal without knowf f . , ledge of those most interested. They are not circulatihg their petition among those who get their mail at t.iis office. * The object in addressing you on this subject is to get you to place the matter before Oen, Dodge, so that he may, if not-able to attend to it himself, place it In the hands of Some other member of Congress who will attend to it dnd defeat this attempted fraud. There is no fault found with lir. ^nyder only that he is a straight out Republican, and those most interested find ho fault with that. By using your influence you will confer a"favor in this community, W. "'aimer to Cen. Dodge, t)es Jloines*, October 4: yo\j please give t'"'.is matter your attention «nd ^frite ^ September, 1867. James onthe subject. He is one of your old Fourth lowmi soldiers, is a capital Republican worker, and a good fellow. ^ ff ' >.K Gen. Dodge to J. House, Council Bluffs,, 27.: . ^ ■ Send D. L. Hines, Springfield, Mass., one of• our maps proloj'giBrly prepared. ' ^ teakb me for.' my hearly report a table of grades, alignments and distances from Ogden to Humboldt ^ells, by north side of lake, so I can compaT«e "it iflth south side; use 80 ft. lihe over promontory also makd table of "^gt'ades, alignments and distance from Morris .profile and map of located line' from Ogden to Salt Lalce..^i wf :.T Jesse L. •TTilliaas to Gon. Dodge, Font '^ayn,e, 27 : ; Since my letter of this morning .have one for Mr, Ames, saying that Dr. Durant had subscribed 69,000 shares and tendered $55 per share- $3,795,000;"thereon Mr * Cisco-refuses to take it, insisting that the same requires par. But if, thi»©Qgh the committees of inspec tion, the subsopiption is received the-cdntrol passes,into the Doctor's hfinds again. v . 'o We were assured that late contract,.io the Eastern base of the . Waaatch at so high price was to quiet all diss^ntions but this does not look like it» * t ' , i >]<• J. M. Drown to Mrs. Dodge, LoUlaf, 27:~;,xj , ^ .t ■ T send you herewith bilf^^f #ipethl»g wtsich I paid to prenehman-Ribot. Today I sent you a haslet'of 1)etetoea, $1.25 a basi-et. September, 1867, gr'adients 'ahd work. 1 will keep enonsh on olde- hill to keep out o'f the alkali, except where I have to croas the valley to get. better alignment and lighterr work. ' ' • • - ' • " The maximiml'g^-ade wrill fce' O.V per hundred., which I have marked on the profile on the eastern side; on the western the .grades are lighter and I have n<jt marked t,hem as I did^ not. wish to try tp.. run to any set grade as long as I did not exceed the maximum -r The map and-profile is only put in in lead pencil, as I have no India ink, and have hot.bpien ahle. to procure any since .coming out. The map got injured in .oooiing up last night in passing through the thicket below here. It, hw^ver, shows me to be 10,3 miles north and ■J .h'» .1%, r - j • ' c 2 west-of Brown's line . . tti«..flavins im distance^ from ..the Medicine Bow to the natte 1* about »ilesv • • . - j <L. P. Prown tOiMrs. DodgQi Ellsworth, ^2: ^ Oman.! . noi, fully established hero„^and find^it a very rough place indeed, iw»s«« Iban I anticipated, but do^ot find that it is objectionable here more than elsewhere for a man to quietly atten.1 to hli oWi difficTaliy*. 1 Tc jeirrp - • ' > j ■ ■■ ■ ■ ..- The wokk on the railroad here as well as there is progressing rapidly. Conatftartron.tiwAjand «lll VuA:ti» »•«. "«• nait w«K., when paasenfrer train's will prob ably go they will plok "P the town and ,ove It or I'i Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1866 1867 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/8b940197ce784f266e5dd4153289ccb2.pdf f15ae98d9a56d8a86095b7c59bcb76af PDF Text Text March, 1868. wofcking up grades on Bates' and on Brown^s line, they'should "bel corner to corner intersection in Black's Fork. xX<tAo*i iq« •to r H. C. Crane to Gen. Dodge, New York 31:-' ' Yours received. Doctor will reet Hoxie and Dunscomhe at mines next week. He received map all right. What time will it be convenient for you to have my boy go with you out on line of road? He expects to have a feood time and I want he should, but I would not l.et him go except with you. Let me hear from you on the subject. Note: Gen. Dodge to 3. E". House, Washington, 31:- Encloses draft on U. P. R. R. $20,000, 1 lo aX«a *Tu;J .r-i.T • t ^ i Note. Samel B. Feed to Gen.* Dodge, Oheyenne, 31 ofi \ In relation to pass for Oov. Woo-^". 't-.r Note: Copy of letter on Southern connection. Act. of trip to St. Joe to make arrangement for throu^ connection. Rough draft of • • < ' /r, agreement with Iowa roads. J. H. Knight to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Sanders, April 1:- "i f Headed by Gen. Gibbon a number of officers at Ft. Sanders waited Mf on "r. Bent and pro-oe.d to hi" to take a number of lota In Laramie , City not exceeding five provided that three -ontha tlte oonld be ob- ■ „ talned for p.y»ent, conditioned that each officer ehould within 20 days erect a good, subetantlal houae on one of-the lots thus obtalned• I April, 1868. • ' , ^r. Bent says he could not sellrthe lots on these ternis without your • authority, an-'advised us to rnake the application to you with the 'X vo request that it be granted-and that you telegraph him in regard to it. dSl I am therefore instructed to address this letter to you. Will you be kind enough to instruct Mr. Bent by telegraph in regard to it. Be is aware of the contents of this communication. Note: Monthly statement showing face of ledger, :- itt 09 X « p ' ,.^■1 Note: F. M. Case ta J. E. House, Denver, 1:- " f - Sends-tracing, &c. - • - , I Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodge, North Easton,- 2:- -"i.-j Kf* . I am greatly obliged to you for the very effective speech of *'**'yours on Pacific Railroad. It cannot but have a large influence on Sends-tracing, &c. the minds of all disinterested parties, ■^bur letter saying that the Railroad coff^nittee woulff report a bill totake effect after the completion of the road was shown to me by Mr. Duff. I think there can be no objection to that if we can sero ■ • cure fair mjnded men on the Committee. The great snow storm m^st delay your parties for a week or more. r r' *1 Tou spoke to me once of the importance of an early'commencement of the work on lihe Bitter Creek country, so that the grading may be completed before the country is dried u; so that we cahnot work there. Will you obJx ^ . write me showing the necessity of our starting work in this region im ) mediately that I may say your views before our Trustees^ Apri], 1868. .e-iox F. M. Case to Gen, Dodge, Denver, 2:- f. .'*0 f i,c .vj!d I send by mail to you today tracings of line and profile. ,)^ fl am too unwell to:?ay to write much. I can get a better profile over the sum-it and am only waiting for the sndsw to leave to go up with . party to do it. Have reconnoitered the bluff sufficiently to think the summit I .went over the lowest and most easily approached. When - I go up again will look around still more. I think-a fair li e can be .§ot with a maximum grade of 75 ft., though I may make it 80 or 90 now to save work. I have estimated from the profile of the line as rim which will not vary materially If; rlo' ' from the line to work from. I send an extract of my report to the Directors, as I am too poorly to write it myself. Will write more ^ when I feel better. ■ ■ ' Jas. A. Eyans to J. E. House, Ft. Sanders, 3:- ^ It is to jbe ^9p8d that you did not furnish passes to 'tm I Hurlbut and Trumb ill. Sorry that I did not meet you at Sanders. 1 go west again on .iiO Tuesday and shall not return probably until locationis finished to , <♦ Green River, which I hope to complete this month if weather will per- • •.1 '"it. ♦ ; w ,,ov Note ; F, M, Case to Gen, Dodge, Denver, 3:- f ij Giving comparative estimate of the west side line with line on east side of Platte, with figures as reported to Directors. ■{ no i ( ij April 1868. Ilnih .isiw I Ncte:- J. E. House to Jas, A. Evans, Omaha, 4:' Concerning Mr. Fenno's account, . "c lo Note: W. S. Fenno to J. E. Houses Ft. Sanders, 4:- 'y ♦'Mil 'inol-M,' Concerning his expenses from Omaha to Ft. Sanders. . . ^ J. Biickensderfer to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake Citjr 4;- ;» ,7*?"! Mr. House telegraphs me that you will be in Omaha next week, but I have so fully advised you of my moveT^ents and actions that I have but-little to conmiunica^e, I will, however, report what I have already written, that on the receipt of yours of 17th, I decid ed to organize a fourth party and called Maxwell in to take charge of it. Re is now here actively.at work preparing and will take the field next week. His party will be somewhat smaller than either of the others, and can be disbanded at any future ti'^e if dee-ed proper. I will send him to Weber or Echo if the snow gets out of the way sufficienlyt, as 1 • I now incline to think It will. If not, he will examine Promontory Point and afterward assist in clor.fng.up gaps between Green River and ; ; -JHte , fQ-ber. ^ ^ r-v ' Morris* party passed Weber station no Monday going east. He has "had a very hard time and I have heard nothing of him since he passed y-eber. I th n directed him by telegraph to hire additional teams to help him over to Bridger or Green River in order to get to work at the earliest possible date, and h% had advise^d »e that he did so. ^ 265 i ' <1 April 1868. Hodges is somewhere in Cache. Valley, hut I haye not heard fro™ hi™ for about a week. As soon as i'faxwell gets away fro™ here I wish to get out to see the.parties, and gather a better.knowledge of the country ™yself. I will try to push on and ™eet your expectations and desires as far as practicable Note: j. Blickensderfer, Jr. to J. E. House, Salt Lake City, 4;- ..r Sends lists of drafts drawn on G.M. Dodge. OT/iT X *^Not^^ Geo, H. Hurlbut-to J.-E. House, Chicago, 5:- ^ Of t Sends Col. Hudnutt's vouchers. Wants his expenses from Cheyenne refunded him &c. ix-n ■ L i' Note: Jas. A. Evans to J. E. House, Cheyenne, 5 - ..t Encloses vouchers to amount of ^1518.36.' Dislocated his kneww getting off cars, nn f'e* i t ■: BehjamAn Dolbear to Gen. Dodge, East Portland, Oregon, 5:- Having read With interest your report upon railroad lines branching frc^ the 17. P. R. tr Oregon and Washington Territory and terminating upon Puget sound, I beg per'^ission to address you, and to inform you thftt until within one year past I have resided at Steilacootn on Puget Sound since 1854, and that I have long been satisfied that the building of one hundred miles of railroad to connect the ' Columbia River with Puget sound would open a lincof trade of vast -'fceneflt tb Oregon, to Washington and ^ntana Territories and prove a 866 April, 1868. profitable investment to the builders. ytji r^r'-r- -tijB 'We have waited patiently and in vain for that Institution called f'^%Re "Northern Pacific Railroad Cc^pany " to build or even to begin their work, but they do nothing but beg in the Halls of Congress and '* ' leave us no hope. ' ,I arr determined, poor as I am, that they shall no '•act the Dog in the manger and prevent others "-ore enterprising from building. If they will not build, why do they stand in the way of ■ others who will do the work and open a line of trade across the Con tinent ? The peculiar business of that Institution seems to be to wait and beg. 1 1 c; uf Four years ago I took the Bill granting lands fo the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and another rai''road bill and from the two, I, * manufactured • a Bill to suit myself and forwarded it to my brother in in the Treasury Department to be presented to Congress. Mr, Denny, the Delegate from the Territory, failed to do any thing to further th matter because the road would terminate at Steilacoom instead of Sei 'v at-tle, ' the little * own where he resides. Had ^r. Denny secured the ^ passage of the Bill he would have been returned to Congress, but now he has the satisfaction of remaining at home, in qtiiet. .A yeat since I left my home about the Sound and came to Fort or rather the City of Vancouver, where I remained two months perfecting a Bill to incorporate the Puget Sound and Columbua River Railroad * ' 267 •u '. -nni S! April 1868. - ' Company. They are named in the Bill eleven persons (myself among the number) as Commissioners. The Delegate has forwarded to my address the printed Bill on v/hich I find the following endorsement: Tri'' r r- ^ to incorporate the puget Sound and Columbia 00 X "C'f ^ It}..'.' . /■ ."i 10 ^ 'River Railraoad Comany. " .Nov. 26th, 1867, REad Twice, referred to the Committee on the Pacific Railroad and ordered to be printed." The underscored lines are ptinted on the back of the printed Bill; this shows that the matter is before Congress. A letter from Hon. SaJnue] McCaw, of Steilacoo®, dated February 3d, 1868, says: "the news reached Oly^pia last Thursday that the Bill h^-d passed the House of Representatives and a second reading in the Senate with a fair prospect to become a law." I see nothing of this ^atter in the news papers and therefore think that the dispatch to Mr. MoCaw has not been confirmed. The Bill called for the sa®e amount of land p r miie as has been granted to the "-orthern Pacific Railroad Co^ipany" where 'it passes through Ihe ^aVrltories, and should it become a law the grant will be a rich thing for the Company building the rpad. A lit tle effort from proper parties will make it a law. Enclosed you will find a printed statement which was signed by Generals Grant, Shonnan, Ingla s and Medical Director Gen. Barnes and 'Sii. I fifty officers of the Regular Army. A particular object for this communication is to innuire if I can interest you privately in locating a termiinus upon tlif Sound for this road in case the bill should pass. April, 1868. Note: E, Apple ton to J. S. House, Ft. Sanders, 6:- ; 11. ^ ■ n 1 r ■ . ^;h. . ■ ■ • ■ -.4 ■ • Sends notes of located line, &c. ♦ ' i ^ J. L. Williams to Gen, Dodge, Ft. ^'ajuie, 6:- Encloses suggestions as to South Omaha crossing, &c. Note: peter E. Falcon to Gen. Dodge, Burlington, Iowa, 6:- Wants information concerning Missouri River Bridge. - Thos. H. Bates to J. Blickensderfer, Jr. Bait Lake ^ity, 6:- I have the honor furnish field notes Nos. 1, 2 &3 containing transit notes and topography of my survey from Green River at • . 1 mouth Big Sandy to intersection with Brown's line on Medicine Bowj also copy of levels from Station 8090 to mputh Medicine Bow, together ^ with a map on scale of 10.000 ft. t one inch, with traverse table \ calculated from the courses and distances of the survey, Mr, Ho^^se telegraphs you that he has "no map of any kind shewing oJ Bates' line, either jln O.maha or Ft. Sander(s office, Rrofile only of err line from mouth of Big Sandy to Station 8100, and from North Platte to Brown's line." Gen, Dodge instructed me to forward map and profiles » of my survey to him through ^r, Evans, Division Engineer at Sanders. On the 26th day of November, 1867, I turned over to ^r. Evans at Sanders . tn a map on a scale of 10.000 ft. to one inch of my survey from Green . River to intersection with Brown's line on Medicine Bow; also profiles from station 8090 to Station 10.949X93, which intersects with Brown's April 1868. . KJaoo r. ^ TJ'V line at station 3582'of his'nui^bers. The profiles of the line from Green River to Station 8090 had been forwarded to Gen. Dor^ge prior to receiving instructions to*forward through Evans, On 27th of last month I forwarded to Mr. House, at Omaha, by Express from this city, a map on scale of 1000 ft. to one inch of the line from Station 8090 to Intersection with Brown's line. Note: J. Blickensderfer, Jr. to j. E. House, Salt Lake City 6:- Concerning Bates notes, 5=0. I T J'V: Note: Henry UcKenty to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Sanders, Dakota, 6:- tp.'ir," ' , sites, &c. ^ T T J Is following the road westward, and wants charge of town 'to the current at Omaha is this: That the great westerly bend at the t<3 " r ' Saratoga table must contineu for many year*, and work in nearer to O'i "" the bluff. Then if the hard point At and above the Telegraph Pole nralt' . shall remain, as it will probably will, being on rock, the current thence must continue in a south-'easterly direction, undermining the East bank at and above the shops and thence, making a bend, will bear . L. "illiams to Gen. Dodge, Foht Wayn^, 7:-^^ '"t*" • The theory which I have adopted for the probable future of a rno 'r «0 : against the westerly bank at or hear theT M. & Crossing. It was this action ana raaoton that cut out the west bank last sutmer. While 1 a" fully aware of the'uncertainty of all speoulatlons as to the course J -4^ April, 1868. , iKff this riyer, yet I think so^^e such progra^^e is reasonable. Look at llJBO it. c J(. ■ c»J *'j Now, if this theory should be found nearly correct, then it must soon wear in to the noint where I thought of placing west ^hutment. But, until it shall wear in westward, the west span will pass but little .water. Heretofore the river has been quite straight from Tel egraph pole to the quarry; but now it inclines to become serpentine- .& ly washing first east bank and then farther dovm the west bank. It may be that the wash eastward will continue,, and, taking a larger sweep might hereafter abriad the railroad line east of the proposed east abutment. In-that case we should have to. try our hand at rip-rapping in a north-easterly direction from the proposed aburatnet pier, ifliich- * though not so light a job as Mr. Joy represents, might be practicable with plenty of money. ^ • 1. - > , kro Tc •You may perhaps doxJb t "the Safety of my proposed dyke on the sand ■'"'"bar; but would a treatle bridge be any safer, even if on piles? The 'dyke could only be movod by the channel encroaching and undermining it, but title same cause would imdermine the trestle bridge no matter how deep the piles were. . The dyke, by lessening th height of the trestle, would make t' at ®uch safer-while it is so much done toward a permanent «mi,ankment will apply to the embankment on the west sid.e bridge at this site cannot be very short. It must necess-^rily ^ pass between the abutments-nearly the whole river. With the Council i;o Jc ■ April, 18G8. .018r Bluffs roadway and tlie thick willows on the east side,'and the street embankments at Omaha on the low bottom, no great amount of flood can be passed on either side out of the channel; but whether it should be . 2000, 2250 or 2500 ft. long can better be determined after the measure ments of flood section which I have suggested. The longer the safer^ I go to Pittsburgh tomorro" ; probably Home by Sunday. Write me "" here, and when you go East advise me by telegraph when you will pass. " I consider wither plan on such a bed of silt somewhat expensive. Note: Joseph S,, Wilson to Gen. Dodge, Washington, 7;-^ :: fm Decision on lands matters. y o. Chanute to J. L. Williams, Kansas City, Mo. C: . | •rfoii'iw , Yours of 3d i« just at hand, add as we are very glad to have friends profit by our experience^I hasten to give you an account of the wreck of our curb No. 4 which you may remember we expected to ' put down 32 ft. be low low water and drive piles to the rock. The washing away of the shore above the bridge line last SiMnmer « has materially altered the current linos at high or medium water. althou^ they remain abou^'the same at low water. We find that the direction of the vein of strongest curren,t, .after impact against a shore, is in function of the velocity,- so that the angle varies with the stage of water, and aS a necessary consequence the point of impact also being governed by the upper bend* The velocity is governed April 1868, not by absolute height of the river above low water, but by the height of the flood wave coding down, so that we find greater speed froi^ a sudden freshet on a low river than fro™ the great flood fro® the ®o\anWe had put a curb No. 4 down about 16 ft. through the sand, whe a dudden flood from the heavy rain in the beginning of March came upon us. The low water current lines were about as dotted, as the water rose they changed as. shown. The current vein in vibra ting from the shore scoured on one side of the curb to the depth of about 25 ft, while it did not cut at all on the other side, which was in slack water. The weight of the sand on the side which had nlot scroued pushed the curb over, Tiiile the scour' tmder its edge allowed it to settle towards the current side, andih the process it first bowed in the center and then broke to pieces; so much so at least that it is cheaper to build a new curb than to try to repair and use the old one which is canted over and in fragments, j - . The conclusions irtiich Irq have drawn from the mishap are: 1st,, That Mr, McAlpine is probably correct in his estimate of the danger of unequal settling Of ft pile foundation not driven to a resisting strat um in-i rivc^' subject to sdour, and 2d.- That any pier in the Missouri should have enough mass or weight in.proportion to its surface to hold the thrust ofia bank of sand saturated with water, 25 or 30 feet •: n: Mia #'V .v> " April, 1868. . '03t high.: ' ' t' ' --r: *0 3' #5;vr I am contemplating a plan for, this foundation of btiilding the pier first a:nd putting in the foundation afterwards; that is to say, to make the outher shell of the pier the curb, sink it by dredging in side and v/ater jet,s outside, building .on top as fast as it goes down and filling the inside with concrete and backing after the rock is reached. M ' 0^ ■ -Jo .JTsr "> T.: J. E, House to N. P-.-Dodge, Omaha, 9:- , r-i Mr, Evans telegraphs under date of 8th inst; .^Evergreens fo Gen, Dodge left end of track today, prepare to receive them." It takes a freight train 40 hours to make tl:\e riui in from Ghey- 'enne. That would bring trees here Saturday morning. Should they • come by passenger train they would arrive tomorrow morning, I will see to getting them to Council Bluffs when they arrive, and thep notify yc«i tJaat you may be in readiness to receive them and have the® transpla nted at once, " r ' ■ jfote: Jr^as, A. Evane to J, E. House, Ft, Sanders, 10:-; tb ed* "io lot of vouchers. v Sends duplicate lot of vouchers. Rote: Iowa Southefcn R. R. Meeting. ResolutSons to build it without Government aid, if not crippled by rival projects. d. L, Williams to Gen, Dodge, Port Wayne, 11:- • Inclosed copy of letter from Mr, Chanute will be interesting and important in your bridge investigations. As a general resiat it April, 1868. , confirTns the recommendation in my report of November 25, 1867^ of pneumatic piles or columns sxink at least 60 ft. below low water.The shifting current as shown by this letter, with the deep and imequal I , scouting made perhaps in a single day, shows the necessity of great stability in the columns; especial y if run up to the bridge chord. The conclusion is forced upon us that the Missouri River is far more formidable in the difficulties presented than the Mississippi or any other river within our knowledge. These difficulties * can be overcome -;C not by underrating- but rather by full appreciation of them. I learn from another source that the work at this foundation h d cost from ^Ib.Op to ^20,000. Che first curb or caission lying as it does' in the way of andther one at the same point, the suggestion has beendnade, I understand, to so change the spans so as to bring this ' pier 50 ft. further west. No doubt the entire damage to the Bridge Company will be doublfe the above suP. Contingencies of one kind or another should be expected in all such work., ^In my estimate I think they are amply provided for. ■ The change wo.uld place the 250 ft. span not next the drqw as re quired by the law but over span further east. • D. C. Dodge to Gen. Dodge, Denver, 11:- _ ] Understanding that you have the locating of the depot groxmds of the Denver & Pacific Railroad, there is a party who has considerable J < land adjoining this place who i? desirous of having it located I ^ - i . if, , r ♦ • April, 1868. . ' ' t on his land if practicable, and says he is willing to give a portion of the land in order to secure the" location. If you think advis able, I will ascertain what he is willJng to do and let you know. The parties connected with the road, who reside in this place, I 'do not think would favor the location. I think the location of depot groun-is should be made with a view of extending the road farther south where a road from the different points in the territory can make connection with it. Kote: J. Blickensderfer Jr. to J. E. House, Salt Lake City, 11:- ♦1 pn ^ Talpey to J. E.'6ouse, Cheyenne, 11:- '1 i-oo nvti ; T 1 i Q 4ner' 1 r* r«(a1flt.1nn t.O 1 ot. S Sends uniaid bill for advertising in relation to lots, Sends list of drafts drawri-^ amount to date. T BldJ •^1- J. Blicksnderder, Jr. to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lak'e City, 11:- I't yesterday Tour two letters of 20th and 25th of March wjsre received ' I am happy to be abfe to rapcTrt 'that I have met your views in set tling accounts, as I allowed the assistants their transportation and expenses of board until they reached this city, but nothing afterwards I • until they got into* camp, except simple waftea. "-1. In regard to my doings with the parties I have heretofore written you so fully that I have little to add; except that Hodges is scP^ewhere in Cache Valley(I have not heard from him for nearly two weeks, although he was requested to write ^e frequently) Bates is on Weber I April, 1868, .Ar.af and Morris near Green River.i The latter reached Bridger on the 6th having, after the receipt of ny telegrar at Weber Station^ hired extra help and worked his way over through the snow on sleds, taking his 'Wagons to pieces. The trip must have been pretty hard one, as he lost two mules in the snow, which with every effj rt to save them died, although they hauled one to camp ona sled and Intended going so with the other, but when they came to it, it was too late. I regret this loss, but my anxiety to get over was so great that I pressed Morris and he went at it in earnest. The extra teams he hired were driven as he says by men accustomed to the moxmtains, and he sends certifiai.. cate of what are said to be relinble men to show that the thing was ^ not the result of neglect or carelessness. He left Bridger on Thurs- • • • day with escort for Bitter Creek, and as we had a terrific storm last - ■ night With much smw in the mountains, I ®ust say I a*^ heartily glad i he il» over. r,^ Maxwell's party .leaves for the field on Monday. I will set him 0 ^ to work from mouth of Weber westward for the present. I have hired Ic "' for him two six-mule teams at $9 per day each, a driver to accompany each team, whose wa^ee are paid by the party furnishing the teams, took six-mule teams because I could get no 4 mule teams for less, -nmn except one which was so indifferent I did not want it. I have the op- 'i" tion of ptirchasihg the teams at an agreed price $3100 or rather of k taking them any time prior to July 1st at that sum, they allowing m^ April 1868. any wages previously paid on the hire as so much toward the purchase ■ money, I took this option because I thought circumstances might take it cheaper for us to take the teams. I shall most likely visit some of the parties in the field next week as I wish to see personally how they get along, . 5. -ft ni i Oi. )Ui . ... Jiote; E. vr. Fullerton'to Gehl Ibdge; Cofydon, Iowa, 13:- In relation to an'entry of land made by himself and the aiTiount in which he deisred to be rei^^ibursed. Ox J. L. ITILLlams to Gen. Dodge,-Fort Wayne, 13:- "» i have Written two or three letters to you at Omaha; the last enclosing copy of Mr. Chanute^s diagram of his currents and his misfortunes. It will"be foimd suggestive. His 25 ft. scour on the i^ side of a pier and nothing on the other is a thing to be thought of. The plan of two iron columns 8 or 9 ft. apart would have the advan tage of allowing the sand and rip rap to equalize somewhat' aiid thus in part ayj id the pressure which ovdrturned his caisson. But how would such a current at such an angle operate upon a draw pier nearly 400 ft, long? It would require 1 think a better foundation than some of our friends imaginei • ".-no 1 think I suggested to you that Mp, Wolcott's estimate of excava7 '."f J . tion on the Alnsworth line station grounds might be materially lessen ed; 100 to 150 ft. wide Would do for a long tl™e. When tho trestle .shall be flXled ™ore can bis excavated. Tho immense tiwtwfer business ^ .■v'T Aa- ,, . April 1868. at the Pittsburgh terminus of the Penri, Central is done on a TSidth not j exceeding the above. It is not my duty, however, to say T^iore upon ,1, , , this subject. You and your assistants will no doubt state the com- ; .. parison fairly between the two lines to the Committee. Some members of the Board seem, still to have an idea that the line west from Omaha to the Elkhorn will be changed, and thus the saving of a mile becomes of less impo tance. Any such change at 30 or even 40 ft. grade must follow the west bluff up the river for some ^ miles to get distance; and such a line must cross the City near the ' Court Hour.e, "With its numerous windings, 3^t could not possibly short- ' en the distance so rr^uch as to prevent a line more cheaply worked than the Mud Greek line or, if a better line, certainly not so much better as to justify building a n6w line jr. Nothing in the future can be more certain than thai the Pappillon Valley will always be the route of 'the TI. P. K. R. TJhichever line the Board should adopt from the end of the Bridge,-they should not do it on the mistaken promises of a future ^ straightenin'^ of the line over the high country. Note Gen. Dodge*s advertisement for proposals for building Bridge over Miwaouri River, Note: P. E. Appleton to Gen. Bodge, Ft. Sanders, 13;- ; D Sends Maps, 4:0. t'»1 tun a Ifbte:' De^rbit B^idga ft 'li^n wwrki to L. Williams, Detroit, 15 Request copies of specifications for superstructure of B. idge April 1868. John Pope to ^^enT DcJdge, Detroit, Mich," 16:- - ■ I have heen intending for some time to write you and thnk you for your kindness in sending me the docuTr.ents which I wrote you for, but I have been for the greater part of the time confined to my house with rheumatism and in little condition to do any hing. Received also your report on the P. R. R. for which please accep my 'i " ''thanks. .. . . We are watching 4ith profound interest the result of irapeachment. The question is thoroughly understood by the people everywhere and if .1 piatters now stand, either the President will be convicted or the t •> pv rrnrf.}- Republican party be defeated. Theee is no retreat without disaster I from the position the party has taken on this question. We hope for ' ' the best, though at this distance and with our limited knowledge of the situation, we do by no means feel confident. T hear frorft pretty reliable sources that it is the purpose, in case of a new President, to send me back to Atlnnta. I hope if you f hear auch a thing mentioned you will discourage it, as I would not "return to the command of the 3d district under any conceivable circumstances. , please let ae.hear from you when you have leisure, and believe me as ever your friend^ ti l' , UoTcJe-i , iItiiftim>iaffaAjr8aff§ms to be promieing, as unuaul. -lol , cei-oo April 1868. . . . .. , Note;. Thos* H,.-Bates to J. E, House, Salt Lake City,. 16:- • • . « Encloses vouchers to amount of $63.75, ; v,1 :' Note, J. Blickensderfer to J. E. House, Salt Lake City, 16:- .1 . Sends lists of drafts dravm up to date. Note: "^as, A. Evans to J. E. House, Ft. Sanders, 16:- fi'i . Sends vouchers for $1554.04, bipVi^«'E[ote: H, Higgins to G«n. Dodge, Grant, Iowa, 17:-!. W' Wants docr'^ents, speeches or any ®atter of public interest wM'Bh Tnhy be of use in the coining Presidential campaign, , Wm, J, McAlpine to Gen, Dodge, Stockbridge, Mass,, 17:- >j I ic' Some days since I observed in the papers a statement that the plans for the foundjpition of the piers for the Omaha Bridge had been ■ iadopted by the Board. If this is so, and has been made public, will you be kind enough to inform me and also ifriat plan was finally decided "''ftiipon, 1 • I have felt ®o much Interest in the question that you will par don for dqairlng to learn as early as possible whether the plan * which has engaged so much of my attention as the best one for crossing thaae rlvera has m^t with favor or otherwise, I gave a letter of introduction a few days since to my friend, Jas. Dodge, and English Engineer who is visiting this country. He is connoted with London "Engineering" and I am sure youvwill find ■ ' • f I him a ™ost pleasant acquaintance and well informed. .C'>pc a '■ Fote: Ja's^ A?-^vanVto J. F. Rouse, Ft-. Sanders,• 18:- Sends mapB, &c * Note: J. Blickensderfer-, Jr. to J. E. House,. Sa]t Lake City 20:- Has received notice of the Wykoff account; it is o, K. J. Blickensderfer, Jr. to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake ^ity, 21:- Yours of the 30th ult with map of country between Wasatc Mountains and Humboldt River and description of. lines was received several days ago, and^ I have given the subject brought up by these papers a cursory examination but it will require a little time, to make me quite 'familiar with them. ^ The suggestions of your, letter, however, as regard the questions in reference to route fron mouth of Tfeber to north point of Salt Lake are no doubt well ptt and will be attended t^ at once. I have already written you that Maxwell is charged with that work, and he is in the field engaged on its now, I find myself preparing for and becoming.rather anxious to get Into the field myself, new that the parties are all at work. I would like bo make rapid trips from one to another party, spending a few days with each and moving forward in advance of them, and taking near out from one to the other. But I confess to some serious ioubt in regard to the propriety of travelling alone in that manner through this country. For example- 1 should like to go from here to.YTebef; thence to ■cbth point of Lake And back over Promontory Point; thence ^ i-'-*. X , . '>/s J ' o' c ' 'In M I fy^n April, 1868. . , ,, « f - up Cache Valley to Hodges, and thence across to Ha®'sFork and over to Green River, or perhaps fro® here to Green River via Bridger and then back via Ha®'s For,, Cache Valley, ©ro^ontcry point, &c. Could pot an arrangement be Tnade by which a small escort of cavalry might be obtain.ed for me personally? A corporal or Sergeant and 8 or 10 men well mounted would ^.nswer every purpose, and although we would occasionally ride briskly for a day or two they would not have a hard tas:^, because they would rest and recruit whenever I was with one of our rrties, and I think we would heed no supplies except those we could carry on our horses, or possibly would need a pack mule or two but unless absolutely requi-ed would rather do without this incumbrance. As I am almost totally ignorant of military matters would like to * hear fro® you alwut this. I would very much like to visit all the parties, and I think I could be useful to the®, besides acquiring ®uch knowledge personally, and may be often by a mgre inspection decide questions which ®ight otherwise consume much time* '- cinot»li0r X wisti X c9-rin.ot> find liop© , good saddle horse. 1 have purchased one a pony, that looks pretty well I kno" he will not do half my work- if I once get going y.f * briskly. Col. Lewis has some good horses at Camp ^ouglas, more than they need, and he says it was decided some-time ago to Bell off the ^ surplus stock at his camn, but the order does not come. Now, cannot ■o®c arrangement be made to get ®e a godd horse froi® there? If I once April, 1868, start, one horse will not do tnore than take me to one extent of my lines and back before he must rest, if I u.^e him' day by day wh le r ^ with the party; and to take a second trip will require a second horse. 1 write these things because they have come to my mind. Please give them such consideration as they are worth. I think I shall go to Green T?ivcr, as suggested in your message. from omaha, soon arid will communicate with j'ou from there. I wish to see the line at Gr een River and likewise try to make up my. mind how soon we can work at head of Echo, owJ 10 J. Blickensderfer, Jr. to J. E. House, Salt Lake City, ; Yutirs of 13th is received. The amounts advanced by you to Lew is ard 'Vykoff are correct, and I have credited them in account. J iix: ■ I am obliged to you for settling with Bates and Hodges without bring- . V Siu^lng their old accounts into mine, as I preferred they should not. ■' - As your letter has just reached me, I have not seen Capt. Bates or any of the old employees since it came to hand and cannot say what account will be given of the animals on the list. As far as my know ledge goes there were but 10 mules here before I came belonging to th Jit'i R. R. Company and no horses., if Capt. Bates' statement is correct; but to tell the truth 1 suspect the three horses on your list are the same he sold me. • I will see him soon wlhien I shall ask for an explanation« You do noA say so in exact terms, but I infer from yotir letter . u, ,5 -«?> ii;,a «eo''' isfr^'je ^ •4 xMfm ly"' . ■r..z r April, 1868. ,( • that in settling his account.with you he took credit for the three horses on your list amounting to $275,00. Is this correct? 1 send you toi^orrow by V7ells, Fargo & Go's Express a package of vouchers amounting as per schedule accompanying to $21,775,88 which if correct-please pass to ®y credit. Among these is a voucher fro^ ■> 'Capt. Bates for three .hoaraes amounting to $510, These, as I wrote you, were turned over to me by him, as his property and if they are the same-three which are on your list, his creidt on either your account with him or on mine should be cancelled. There are some item on one of Hodge's bills (that of F. E. Brown) in regard to which I was in doubt, I noted them in red ink, and request you to advise me whether it has been customary or is proper to allow such items, Mr, Morris lost two of his mules in making the trip hence to Green River, h ving been worn-Out and strained in their struggles in the snow until they died. what kind of certificate or affidavit is required to enable him to obtain credit for them? With the vouchers I send receipted invoices of property from Messrs, Morris, Bates and Maxwell, chiefs o' parties. Hodges did not get his int^^ proper shape and it must be corrected and hetumed to him for signature. Duplicate of all I send are retained here until-dt. a™ advised of the safe arrival of these at omaha, I leave for Valley tomorrow and JBhall go as far east as Green River before 1'i-otiirfil# . IrM# ■ " • t'»(n XII, j.nt April, 1868. '' • Note: -Thos. H. Bates to J. E. Houre, Salt Lake City 22:- Wants to return.vouchers for board of men during the winter T'® ® . in Salt Lake. -Thos. H. Bates to J. Blickensderfer, Jr. Bel:T,ont, 23:-, n Enclosed please find a coTiiTnunication to Mr. House on the subject of the accounts disallowed by you, also duplicate vouchers fcr the same. Be good enough to trans-it the letter and vouchers to Mr. House, with any enrlorsement you may see proper to make, .■ 0, E. Davis to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 23: • I-jfelt" '- o' Will you please .obtain and forward me?at your earliest con- ' venience from the General Land Office, a map or maps of the first ^ two hundred miles of the U. P. R. R. owing the ten mile limits on ■'either side of the road?' The ten mile limit that I h ve marked on our plats may not correspond in wwer- respect with the limit as shown ' on the maps in the General Land Office, I want this line exactly in '' *"aking the division between the U. P* R. and S.C. & P.R." I think the U. wUli^fcin by using the ten mne limit from Gene^r-al Land bffice. office, ■ " '• '. •■' 0 .1 iir*® ,;xpw*e... ^ ■ Oliver A^es to Gen. Dodge, Nv Easton,. 24: Your letter frSm North Platte is received this morning. I have fearea th 1. trouble wlhhe the Indiana and see no say to avoid 1 unless the aov.ms.ent ,111 feed then or give them auoh severe punish ment that they will not feel that they can rob with Impunity. 1 see ^ Tf (. April, 1868. . v;r ,IH nothins but exter'^.inat ion to the Indians as the result of their thiev Y»r , , ing disposition, and we shall probably have to come.to this before we f . can run the road safely, . ■■ Your letter on the water ajid depot question I presented to our j {^^o'Jimittee and urged its importance. I have sent a copy of it to Durant and Dillon since they went out, .and a letter to thei^ urging their acting on your suggestions. t.w u<» • ■ ■ Your rei^arks about the condition of road are ver * satisfactoyy. I think we should have the tunnel work got at as early as possible and 1 i T I ^ whatever hard places there ®ay be should be put under contract as soon as possibl". I A . -fc ^ . If you can do anything to make Genls. Grant or Sherman feel that it is of great importance to Government to have our line completed, and that protection by larger bodies of troops is absolutely necessary you will do a grand work, / Jas. A. Evans to Om, Dodge, Ft. Sanders, 24:- Our parties will finish location about May 1st. I hear from them often. a a aiwqn i^ere is a good deal of activity here; all sorts of projects. ,5Phey have let a good deal of work at the town, round house with 20 V .3 '■». i ^ '— stalls black mith and other shops. Carmichael starts on Monday next for Green River with a large force. This house is to be fitted up for the Commissioners, so that April, 1868. we will be in the new town very shortly, " > ax i Indians -^ade an attack on Boyle's men near Rock Creek yesterday wounding four menj one or two will die^ The carried off 12 head of stock. From what I can learn there are about 200 Indians between Laramle and the line. I arrf inclined to think that they will make things pretty hot here this' summer. Track is tonight three miles this side of Dale Creek Bridge and will be here by the first May. Dillon goes East in the morning and dill not return for so^^e ti^e. ^Oie Dr. If he goes at all will return ' soon. Reed and Sey^iour awe going West of Green River and perhaps to ; Salt Lake. The object I presume is to so fix matters that the conw&l^^ ting may make a little ca ital in some way- out of the work there. J, Williams to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 25:- naamoMk v:' Offers to sell certain property and his figures, 0. Chanute to J. L. Williams, Kansas City, Mo. 26:- • Yours of 13tr and 14th raise so many questidns 'of interest, that I allowed them to remain unanswered until I had leisure to notice , all the points you make. , With regard to our own woyk, we propose to shift the spans as you eutoest, but not to use columns as we can go down to rock quicker and cheaper with the plan we propose and secure much greater stability. As to the bridge at omaha, concerning which you ask ®y opinion. ■ 4 : P April, 1868. ^ I fear that it will have hut little value, without a personal study and exat^ination, hut I give you the impressions derived from your map and report for vhat they are worth, 1st. Location- It seems to me that the most expensive and trouble jR 1, some site has heen selected. Being on a straight reach of the river it may he necessary to protect hoth shores for miles in order to secure the channel within its present hanks. A bridge on the Missouri should always be located near the tangent point of the second pair of reverse curves or at thn head ofa straight reach, and there should if possi ble be a rocky shore on the concave bank, as the tendency is to scour ; the concave and fill up the curve side. The protecting one bank then ^ holds both, and shallow foundations on piles become safe on the cuvre bai^. ^ . I r 2d; Length of Bridge- I should doubt the propriety of cutting off the flodd overflow, and in that case would put all the foundations V down still deeper, as the bed will scour. A good rule woul^^ be thr t « the flood discharge and cross section being known, the obstructions I **' ■ caxised by embankments and piers should not rr ise the surface of the river, so as to give it more than ve locity of 12 feet per second ghrough the bridge in floods. This will r.cour rocks, and be diffi- ' ' • .> wtn "\jult for steamboats to stem (a mnag pgr hour.) 3d;*- Rip rap will stand in the Missouri, but will require conttlf» Htw *1 B* , April, 1868 ^r:rcr ■ ■ !-■ r f ■ ■ . stant and ti'^'ely repairs. The^bulk of the stones thrown around pier No. 3 have been carried 70 feet fdown stream. As soon as they get a go good footing against the bar formed by the eddy behind the pier, but little more wear will take place. Curb No. 4 would have been safe against the flood we had if it had been coTtipleted as proposed, but a s succession of floods without renewal of rip rap washed away would have . . . ::ni ' ' • destroyed it. 4th, PlanA- I ani very glad that pneu^'^atic olunins are to be I 1 • adopted, as It will furnish a fair oo«iparlson of cost with the method we have adopted and time employed. We need besides a good set of air machinery In this country, and yours should be 'f the best. ' I hope that Mr. MoAlplno will be selected to carry It out. As to the W particular dimensions you mention- I fear th,y are too light, although this Is with ma a matter of Judgment and not of experience. 1st. I fear a shell 1 1-4 Inches thlck(fllled with concrete) would he broken by a blow fro- a steamer or a raft of drift, parts exposed to shocks are generally made 2 1-2 Inches thick In Europe. 2 d - The Ice breaker columns should be put down as deep as the others, otherwise they may scour out end pull the' pier over. I should say you ought to go down 65 or 70 feet below low water. * ' * 5th. Are columns 8 1-2 feet In diameter stable enough? In case ' of scour on one side very little material will flow between the col umns, as It will arch itself on the tangents to the linos of adhesion '«d.t w April 1868. * ' ■ ? ' of the sand as shown in plan, and it seei^s quite clear that the si^all columns under the ice breaker will be ushed over by a scour of 20 feet on one ride. Take the tube of 3 1-2 ft. in diamter, call the angle of repose 15° and wei^t of 1 cubic foot saturated sand 120 lbs. The thrust would be 30X0.588X3.5X 120 lbs. 111 tons. Weight on base, "X"000b. Weight on shell--llX60X12X450 lbs. XIO p.c. IT tons. -12X2000. Concrete, 9.62X60X133 lbs- 38 tons. 2000' Ice-breaker say this proportion - 10 tons,. Considering the columns as a beam these may be calculated as two bent levers of which the moments are exerted on the base, which we will call 6 ft. in diameter. Movement of thrust 111 T.X40 on the edge, 1480 tons. 3 Weight 65TX3 6 1-2 tons, 30. Movement oh case, differences 1.473 1-2 tons. It does not see^ possible that the weight of the column, of 30 ft. water and the resistance of the soils houlrl hold this thrust and prevent the column from turning upon'one edge of its foundation as a pivot, tipping over and dragging the rest of the pier- after it. I have made calculatio'ns of stability of 8 1-2 ft. columns, in the same rou^ way, which shows them barely stable under a 30 ft. scout on one side, even wit^^ the weight of the bridge on them. I should like to have you send me your calculations of st'-biTity ~in order to compare with more accxirate ones*l Intend to make. The scour now at pier Ifo* S is S3 ft. below low water. I cannot say how m^ch deeper it would go at a pier, as it is down to the rock. April, 1868. .ofvef (* The deepest scour in the river bed iast year was 30 ft. below low water, but it is rnuch rrore at a pier. As this question seems of general interest, I have begun preparing a paper giving a resume of European practice with the air process, which 1 shall publish probably In'the Journal Franklin Institus Sup- » • • « • . . • erstructure. Connect your spans over th-^ piers by all means; you will save from 15 to 25 pc. of iron, and with wrought ir n there is no objec tion in tension on the.top chord between the points of reversal of # • •y-strains, and with a high bridge you can roll it into place over the piers without the us© of scaffolding^y' ^ ^ Jas. A. Evans to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Sanders, 21:- V »v - i . - 4. V, „ QTr>ThO Q rfi at. Wl The parties on the Pacific slope are at work. Lawrence reached there on Friday and Pumpelly on Monday last. Appleton has joined the lattw. I thought it best to send him out, for the reason that he is familiar with the country. Thi k I shall be oble to go myself about the last of week. ^ , The party arrived here the afternoon of the da:' you left. The Oootor as you notions but did not get the .tart.of ne in any -ay. I convinced hW. that so far as the line to •e. : oreen River was concerned he could bring on his 8000 men as soon as .10- h» pleased. I a" quite satisfied.that the only oourse.,lnsurlng comfort mi April, 1868. -t . . • t in dealing with hi"i is to put on a reasonable a^no^^nt of assurance. I gave hiirt to understand that we could locate line faster than he could ■^arch men and transportation over the road. After that everything was right. Seymour kept in the back-ground and didn't trouble any. I dont know of what use he is here, unless it is to drive team for the rest of them., • - * Ints at the new City are selling quite fast; think it will be considerable of a toHr\^ With reference t our building here- the Dr. • . t ; and Dillon have decided to have it fitted up for the Commissioners, so that we lirill have to move to the town soon. They expect to cross ^ Cale Creek Bridge today. The design is to turn line over to oper ating departTTient so soon as a siding is reached, so that Reed will have but little road to operate. o . . t Note: D. P. Toodruff to J. E. House, Ft. Sanders, 21:- . Wants to return to Omaha and work in Omaha office. ' '" J Blickensderfer Jr. to Gen.Dodge, Salt Lake CtJjy, 2^ :- " * . . You will remember that before parting from you in Washington J requestO''^ you to ark your Board of Directors or whoever h d the matters In hand to fix the amount of my compensation and I understood to say that some tim© in "arch the* Board would »'et, when you woq^d request them to do so. ' ' Will you be kind enough to advise me oif the decision in the . .A yf-f, ; .11../ April, 1868. * premises? I request this for the reason that on the first of 'June, I would like to ur'e all that ^ay be coding to "'e to that day, and should like to know precise iy what amount I ®ay be entitled to draw. Note: H. C. ^ayinond to Gen. Dodge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 22:- Has just received telegram and packed and sent trees by Express. Next Fall will move to Council Bluffs. Note: Knox & Shain to J. E. Hou-e, Philadelphia, 27iSends l-IDOO ft. steel chain, &'c. rift' i »• - Note:* Modification of an agteement between the Denver pacific Railway and Telegraph Company and Sidney Dillon, Oliver Ames and their assistants. ^ F. Hodges to J. E. House, Ca^p No. 18, Cache Valley, Utah, 28:- 7/e will leave this canyon in a few days and travel around go Brea Lake by Soda Springs, connecting from the east wi h These Cache Valley lines and estending them to Beftr River. I expect ^.-4^ - to be back to Salt Lake by the 15th of June, f,,' J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 28:- ii.w uof Enclosed you will find m-onthly estimate to Contra6fcors for f- ' t the month of *arch, 1868. I have written to ^r. Evans concerning the laying off of twon at Sorth Forkj 8h»ll .ndeavor .to be prepared for it. Have al»e written hi® about having notes for Oonmlasioners prepared at his office. April, 1868, I gave orders to have track measured, on the 20th, and to have notes sent In at once; have not received them up to this time; expect ' GoiTipany will call for report every minute and I a™ not prepared for theri. They are on the way, have been delayed somev/here. Mr. "Hudnutt telegraphs from Laclede that he is waiting for sup 0 plies and orders; that he has located 90 miles of road; sent maps, profiles and notes to Evans, I have profile 25 miles west of North ^ •Jt piatte Crossing, but maps nofarther than when you were here. Am getlines pretty well tggether on the map- have the profile allcopied, '^f*} ■ fja now inking up the original and working up table of grades. . I was out with the Doctor and Mr, Dillon yesterday P, M, looking over depot grounds and the river crossing. They have decided to have • more lines run-before making a decision on the grounds they want. They now propose running north of the Breweryj making the curve on 'the trestle instead of the table and station, "depot grounds at edge of bluffs, &c. That will carry the line in filling nearly all the ' way. They contend that it is.better to spend more money on the grad- . kf ing of grounds and have them of greater length than to have them as " short ai laid down on the map. ^ - " V. ^ Mr, Wolcott. ts running line tc^ay., - ^ * ' s"* "»j tft Samuel B. Reed to Crcn, Dodge, Cheyenne, MwiNot > "^Can you get a P, 0, establiehed at Green River Stage Station 295 April, 1868. . r C , 'X i for the convenience of our V'ork in that vicinity? There will be give hundred to one thousand men on the work convenient to the Stage Sta tion most of the season, and as soon as the road is completed to that place, the office can be moved to the station. Note: T. F. Fisher to Gen. Dodge, Iowa City, 29:-. Wants sltu?5tion in surveying corps, ; t Ir Note: M, White to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 29;-; : ct'ui Yours of 25th was duly received, I went down to Mr, Pull man's office but he was olif of town, I sp oke to his brother Albert about it and he said that his brother would like to have you take the amount, I will see him on my return and arrange the matter with him, and have him write to you about it, ^ ^ " I leave today for the end of track with Gen, Sherman and D , Dlirant and others* The othefr Co'°®isaioners have not arrived but will I think tonight. We will not exa^^ine the road till 40 "^iles are finished, V 4. • :: *1 rr} Note: Jas, S, Wilson to Gen, Dotlge, Dept. Interior, G.L.Ofifce,30 " ' In relation to claim of E. W. pullerton for reimbursement of certain money paid by said Fullerton for counterfeit Ian warrants. Note: Jas, S Wilson to Gen. Dodge, De{)t, Int, G.L,Office,30:- Acknowledges reciept of my. requdest asking for map of Ist 200 miles D.f.R.R, with lO- mile limits which he will forward April, 1868. as s oon as it can be made. Note: W. Denton to Hon. W. b. Allison, Ft, Dodge, Iowa, 30:- T/ants to be informed in relation to contracts for heavy S:.-." . ■ work on Jas. A. Evans to Gen. Dodge, Ft. ^anders, 30:- Col. Hudnutt joins Blickensder i'^niediately reporting yo him at Bridger. Lawrence, as soon as he makes connection with B*s line near Green River, will report to him likewise. O'Neil will come back over line revising it, when he will strike tho stage road at North Platte. Pumpelly's party will go on construction. I can use o'Neill and part of his party laying out towns, turning over a small party and a rather inefficient one I am now using, to Reed. This work will not last long and it seems to me that engineer ing at this end is closing up. The hired teams with the parties are turned over to Company from today. n ' I •• Jas, A. Evans to J. E. House, Ft. Sanders, 30:- ' Yours of 28th is refteived. With feferenae.to town at North Platte- I design to have O'Nelly lay it out. He will be there now very soon. Col. Hudnutt will go to Blickensdefer immediately; Lawrence as soon as he makes connection with B'xe line which will be in a few days. Pumpelly will( or rather hi-s party) go on construction. So ^''1/1 ^ f i « i ^ April 1868. • "^ *• * there will be only the old party to provide for. The location will be finished to Green river this week. We have worked it through without regard to expense and have been quite successful, bont you think so? We have been in the field about a i^onth and the thing ^ • • • . • • is done. I a^ very confident that the ^atter could be organized in such -a way as to insure a location to Salt Lake City in two weeks. You can readily see that "^y engineering is drawing to a close here. I I With reference to '^easxiring track &c, send on your papers and . . t I will do all that I can toward attending to it. ■ fiiiE. Coates to J. E. House, Ft. k, Russell, 30:- I send today by Express on pair Elk horns for Gen. Dodge shich he desires you take charge of until he returns fro"^ Washington. ; 1 I'Note:* Abraham Bockee to J. E. House, Council Bluffs, 30:- Concerning his private accounts. Order on Mr. House to pay Eddy his s-alary, ^ ^ ; • ' ^ Wote.- F, S.-Bodges to J. E, House, Cache Valley, Utah, My 1:- 'ep.t •tcrf' Concerning hfts account. , Hbte: H. C» VanLennep to Gen. Dodge, Lime Springs, Iowa, May 1. vfen n I- IP relation to mail and route. oP" T. Baldwin to gGen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, May 1} Your telegram received all right. West is here and everything Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context B D6643z Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1868 General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/8a3299cb889b53a10a61f792de2354d3.pdf 05fe52e56e94ba349d36c1891e482c01 PDF Text Text March, 1869. together. ; U" 'i S'v. 'i.f" to 4ti f, 'io3 'wr'T l i ^ Mr. Duff has gone to New_Haven today and will go tp New York tomorrow, and will in a few days go out on the road V7ith you. He wants to get money enough to pay up the most pressing labor claims before he goesy' ^ , x i - I'l • x. u G. Wj. Martin to Gen. Dodge. Omaha, 22; ^ '.I r I enclose herewith copy of Col. Hudnutt's letter this day received. Jo.'i W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, V^illow City, 23;.r. w The and of U.P. is hero today on edge of Salt Lake. They lack ties to make much headway. < t Warren * a Div. is had. He workSp l^ardj will get It in hette^ f hape soon. The weather is favorable for, him now. -"w : ! .. . 1 IHie Central is working some along grading, are dr^vlfig .piles a few miles weo.t of here. .1, ' Gen. Casement is quite iipwell. ^ ^ r.IJi'X xn j ^ Warren has charge of Bjrers,^ &c; that Mvision (west of Wahsatch) D.W.E. and has an awful track. , X? u . t, «•* , v.c .hJIota; J. T. Iley to Gen. Dodge, Omah^, 1 *April. , al l 0-1 _ K. In relation to planting forest trees around depots, j. ao < J. L. Wjlli^ tq Gen. Dodge,- "New York, April-1:-' ttj» • Yqu should telegrajh to hurry up Blickensderfer and Warren April, 1869. to give their viows before the Senate Committee. I knov7 they would • - • - t V - / • - " throw much light on the question of comparative location and construc tion. But they must tell their own story, I will say to you privately that the bridge may get into a bad position, not as to engineerirxg but as to means and the use of it by Eastern roads. I gather here that botli the North Western & Rock Island will stand aloof-as matters now are, both in regard to contribu ting funds and pledges of using it in the future. They profess to be afraid of a job inside. They say that the U.P. have commenced it without an arrangement and that the;: are bound to builS it and pay for t . . . . . . it any how. It is a great pity that there had not been a contract in the mutual interest of the U.P. and the iJ or 3 Eastern roads a year ago, Mr. McComb and his Committee have not managed very prudently. ' ■ " - « • As it how is I am very confident that our folks will have to take all the certificates. I, must starjt west on Monday, Nothing will be lost as I see no pr^j^ct of the organization of the Board very soon. The courts and the press seem to be against us. A very unjust editorial is in the "New York !]^es" of this, morning ; get the paper and read it. I thought that Journal was on the other side. lie- eif.i .. . 1 ^nyder to Gen. Dodge,, Omaha, 1:- (Telegram) „ ^ •▼•IT I Must have help at once to keep going. 1083 . -.arc April, 1869. \- I . - ' " "' . ' ■ i' * S. Seyniovir to G*en, Dodge, Brigham City, 1 (Telegram: ./•I Our engineers and contractors all say that they never saw or heard of Commissioners passing over Central line between Monument and Weber previous to 1st March, J. Poppleton to S. Snyder, Salt Lalce City,l:- * I reached Salt Lake City on the evening of the 24th and the next morning received a telegram from Brigham City, in relation to affidavits, from Col.' Seymour, and also your telegram directing ine to' co-operate with S. in taking testirony. I I'eft S.L.City the morning of the 26th and returned again on the evening of the 30j^h, having spent the interve._ing time in taking testimony at Promontory Point and Brigham City, and yesterday morning i s'en't all testinioney taken by Welis Fargo & Co. to Echo City where it will go by special me'sseng'er ' -^^ 4' « " J fill I'vxri ii .. to Washington, as directed by Gen. Dodge. I find as yet no move on the part of the C.P.rf.R.' towards a lit igation but think it is inevitable'within the next 30 says unless Gonress unites the* knot.'' The ^o tracks cross each other once east * ' of Promontory point'and s^erai* times 'beyond it. Whenever we lay " track across their grade, as we will within the next 10 dat^s, I think the pall nnist open. I have lost nd in'miking mj^self fdmiliar with the organiza tion of the courts and laws of Utah, and feel that' I am 'already 1084 April, 1869. 1 familiar with the ground. My judgment is lhat the courts and judges are both ignorant and \incertain ^d when once, laucnhed in litigation. no one can tell where It will end* For these reasons it is very , ■'.♦C way desirable that the points in the controversy should be settled by . . Congress if possible, and I think you*"shn:uld urge upon Gen. Dodge thlaji Vein of the matter. ♦ .il «-X In the peculiar situation of affairs hefre it does not seem likely that" I will be able to leave for some weeks, "^n the meantime I wish you would post me on anything important transpiring in New York, as i .f, I am utterly without informat on since I lefty/ •. . Jti 'lo f 'W. Snvder to Gen. Dodge.,. Ogiaha, 1;- y r.d# ' ©if I understand that peremptory orders, have been given to move the U.S. land dffice from Omaha to West Point to take effect within one month. This will; hurt us in many ways and will not help the public. Think Thayew 'has effeotBd it to. carry out pledgee giv^ by him. ought to have the officeur here or at least some station on the road,^^..^ The Oovsmmont will loaa. notvey by changing tp . Note: J. D. Cox to Own» Dodge, Washington, 1» ^ ^ .-id i i atr: ^ j " Encloses liat Qf dates qf filiqg of certain papers by Pacifi TRaillNMBtP lo ate* i snat: 0»■#>#iutt -Pen. Qodg^, Biut • lir" .', - April* 1869. , ')0l ,!.• I have just returned from a rough trip through 'the canons of the glue Mountains, west side. I reached, the foot of the mountains March.. 9th» have run one line acorss, got a good lihe with light grades up East side, but found the descent west so heavy that 1 left it , om row trying another pass. « ■ f- . v an® Snow is 2 1-2 ft. deep and more falls every cLay(&nowing fast all ^ y today) What with wading in snow and. fording deep creeks and .j^ljiual rain and sleet, we are having a moistUnie of it. In fact, duri^S .tlie last 10 days we have worked only two full days., because ^ StOr^SS. .vl'-i . - ... .. j j!r From the pass at the heiui pf Mercham Cra/ak I am now running a lin® down the ii%«t M'd®^ ifbpe 'to get down aritii 80 ft. grades, but through a fearful canon fot' eight miles aiid'then by a pretty ./ J n IP line ' it i® . crook to the Umatllla River. When we rekoh that wa are all right, gO^d < n .J QX'SiSB 1®' crd^M^'^t i^,itocl ve!?, gpfcten flourishing down In Umatilla 1tailley< Hp here wj^have an artic winter,, Shall» • V, orr aa fast'as th4 • w#«*hWr i^Jtermlta so as to reach the open plains pusn ^ ^0 Umatilla. " T^Hl write you -again so soon or, I readh bottom. ,' t Klchal-d White to Oen, Podge> Chicago^: 2;- ; ■ Wh^iever you have any favors to ask of please Qomraunicate me directly, ifM edydWIfcstHif idoat send .an agont who has nqt more ^ith uxx-awiixjr, wmx eETywwwwkv ^♦ion than to offer me money. ■ ' ii I ' April, 1869. Pleaso do not say anything about IJiiis.^?-I-think Mr. H^-has already been sufficiently punished under the circumstances. I think^it is proper that y.ou should know about this matter, but it will please me^fbeist if you keep it to yourself. .:.J- ':v: itto .Cjtt -7 W. Miller to Mr. W. Snyder, Salt Lake City, 2:- or- ! . I telegraphed you this morning that I had seen J. M. Simmons. The result of a long interview with him is this: Simmons, up to a j short time cigo, was arr"engineer ip. Capt. Bates' division, and he .as- . eribes as a reason for his writing that Letter to President Grant,, that he had been reli,eved by said, Beites asnd; took that measure tg obtain his. revenge. ■c It , . - . " He states that the worst kind -of coolness is now and has been existing between the engineer corps and the contra ctors, and that up tor.-taaa'Jlfet day odP January of this yiee« "^are were two acogunts kept in the banking house of Hussey, DaJiler & Co; one called miscellaneous^ ht other ,road Ciieieount, and each one had, a balance upon that day of a quarter of a million, acre or less. Purtherraore, that there are \ vouchers existing stating what those balances represent of for what^ they are kept, save.thtat they are the products of gigantic stealings; Purihewmore that he made out an exhibit or ratha^ifafepied one at the instigation of said Bal^s. and that-.said .«lhihit ^s now ?.n the posses eion of S.B.Reed* 1087 April, 1869, W % X ^ ■ Item No, 2. That- S.B.Reed sub^let a contract for ties to Brigham Vni^pr. Jr., and stipulated to pay §10 per day for each item, and he is cognizant of' the fact: that vouchers were given for four and complete work according to the tenure of the contract, whereas there would only be one load of ties delivered within a space, of 5 days, •Item No. 3. That one,-Jonas, Chief tie Inspector of ths Construe tion, was fudly aware of the fact, that about one third of the ties contracted for were really delivered, and that he gave for them vouchers for full amount, reserving for himself a heavy percentage'.'lo over and above the stipulated percentage allowed, and that S.B.Reed was in full Icnowledge of said fact luid received a commensurate sum, AncP%o -he goes or. enumerating such like proceedings, proving conolu- ^ sively *ith "hho heads of the Construction, and they in turn with sub contractors and moths of lesser magnitude that have been flutter ing around the lamp of construction, * I met last night another member of the Engineer Corps, who proves conclusively th4t the from Wahsatch west ca^ be and was built at a cost of betiNr«iiaKlrty and thiry-two thousand dollars per mile, 'whereas ninety-six thousand was the price charged, -Now the inference I draw from cJLl these reports ts this, that we have a key to a vast amount of corruption apd theft in the banking .i rtci c April, 1869, ■i^n- . , . «» • 1 • *» V ^ n V* V t tf 1, . •■:*. '■ rfl itu" ram'Toa q4 nneif «1 .-"'''l .%.' frt" ,r«»tMiiij " House of Hussey, Da'hler &_Cp; they possess and have knowiedge of private accounts, and accoimts for private purposes* tinder ficl^P^ous " titles. The question is have you any power that can force this house into disgorging these- statements both true and false. If you have the matter can be exposed by comparJLng vouchers, and accounts with apparent work performed, J . ilw It is not in 'ify power, neither would it be province to attempt to obtain any inforaation from them directly on the sub'ject; further- • more within a short time back contractors and sub oontractors have be- ^ ' tween extremely reticent on matters pertai ing to their departments, 1 remained in Echo City, Mr. Reed's headquarters, an entire day with- ^ out hearing or learning anything of importance saere this: One of Maj, Dajjia,' chief clerks told Me that the- pig was nearly up with" them. T presume he had reference to Davis and associates. So under the clrcumstancjs, I conclude that to learn any news one must go away from home. a If I h»( ' Col, Seymour is nilT Srigham City, a point 1 will reach in a day or two, and I will Watt here until ttmorrow to receive any advice that you might have ai>ei4 fit to forward. Kf'. Poppleton dasires ma to visit the above place alWo Ogtfan, In much asone-. Judge Robl^n- &i Sacramenton •f<^r the at. one or the other of thea«:- At , .1 . ■ i April, 1869. .caeX places, and Mr. P. thinks is here to comence suit in the U.S.Court against this, road. Ho w:^es me to aid htm in finding out this particu lar. A certain Mr. Yates.. brother to the Cashier of the 1st National Bank at Omaha, and assistant to Engineer House, informs me that the arrest of Durant and the injunctions of Jr. are nothing t^an the carrying out of a programme by which said Durant and P sk will obtain entire control of the road by prodjacing a state of „ affairs (which they certainly have done) and so involving the; road in fJLnancial disaster as to force a sale of the Ist mortgage bonds, and .with the aid of what stock they hold obtain the road into -to virtually. Of this particular you doubtl :ess know more than either he or I, but in as much as I I^awe biftfna sent out to become a faithful chronicler fit events and. ^inga.t rl giv^ it to you for its specific value. Such bein& the case. I give ,f<fu a telegram ripeivod in this city a £ew> hours ago, and which'* I presume will appear in the evening papers. That , Dtirant. was in confinement vuider guard,- and that the railroad officials in Omaha had left the city. During. niT "this A, .||% with Simmons I came to the con clusion thatrvhflhw> wilting thi^triatter was out of a mre spirit ©C .aiilioe in tha hopes .of allveiviating to a certain degree the chagrin ho was ,ohairfing under by having bean removed. There is no j doubt but that ha money during his official career, for upon his hOM April, 1869. , , < ' - • retirment, he was enabled to bi:iy out a large restaurant in the Revere « House, of this city. You may safely rely upon his statement being in the main correct, as I dont think he has any desire to obtain money ^ for what information he did or may possess. The general feeling^n this city is that the road is bankruj^ and what few people I have seen that have any money invested are swear ing eternal vengeance on the contractors in general and T.C.Qurant in • t particular, and merchants here are not in the least backward in pronoucning it the most gigantic swindle ever perpetrated upon a credulous and outraged public. ' ^ 1 j r ■ .rr , r If I can possibly obtain any furhter information from this point, ♦ > I will immediately forward it; if not my next coirmunication will be • * from Brigham City or Corinne, If I should leave this city before re- - I m ' I ^ ^ X ceiving any advice from you, should yoj forward any, I will inform llr. c' • - » I Poppleton of my .vhereabouts that he may be able to remail to their . , iv.v. proper destination./ A. J. Ponnlolon to W. %iyder. Salt Lake City, 2;- I have^tftls morning learned that Judge Wilson, iflio is now East, will return by way ol* Omaha, passing through about the 15th or 18th of April . He is Judge of^ the district in which our jA«li^a%fu» • « • , ; V " must take place, if we have any. I suggest that you intercept and pass - .d.A iKiifl'T will 90 nciJl4aKi Oitat %09t April, 1869, .9081 iltnqA '■ ■u-nJiaBt ^ it»r ojh frl'joni" r.s- : lUw him over the road. The Central Pacific have^ retained M&rshall &* C.aili£r» 'Atty''s here, and'I have thought it best to retain one and if we ccfea to a struggle • • . 1.' j. may retain another, ' ' I have been looking into' the condition of the lands of Utah this <rc\ ■ v : "v . . r ' . - i .-r morning and have written 0. F, Davis, making some suggestions as to what ought to be done here at once, asking him to confer with you, I have seen in telegrams that some'kind of an act hats been "passed by Congress pro ibiting suits vs. the Company in any court other than a United States Court, If this be so telegraph Gen. Dodge to send me a certified copy. Our greate st danger is thdt we may fall into the hands of the Mormon Probate Court. I learn this morning that a Mr, Robinson. Attorney frdm Sacra- *mento, is here for "the C,P,R,R*, and I lo6k for active operations in a few days. . , . . 1' hi' f t*" Note: A. A, Hug^hrevs to Gen, Dodge, Washington, 2;- * "*• -: , , , " " . ,t *, A Giving address of Gen', G. K. ivarren. jfC t-f , . j . I Note: I, Price,to Gen, Dodge, Says that if he is wanted to atleM meeting of i^krd* " " • ' . • ' . . ; A 'i ■ iUCl Directors to telegraph him at Davenport, lowa,^ Note: Jacob Ri^to Gen. Dodge, Washington, 2^- Wants position on the Union Pacific R.R. for a friend. 1092 % , 1869. >• • r ^ / Half?; Ayerr& -6D, ; Gefl.. Dodfe, Chicafro, 2'i<^ —Your teie/*iHim was receired today:- Tlio wfiter iTrmediately called on Mrw Wftlte,* the Senior Editor of Chlcaao" Tribune, and ' he promioed the Writer that he would -arite ■ a' rood-, stron-y article-' expresslnc himself atronrly that the U.P»R.P.. had riphtr on-their^-side unless there was soitietMnji-'ln, a'9 td the-point of meetinf flxj.nw it at, a plven point-.-' e-'r / -r - .» ■» t We came to the consluclon It was not adWisable Vo have Aft article on that"Snbjact-puMdshed-at-fthe'same time, 9s if miyht look as if it Was (gotten up" for" this particular, oncasloifi by doncer 6f' action smehg the <ifoumal8- of the city'.' "fomorroW wlll-«endeav6h»*lS'D hav" . an article In some ether"paper.♦ ff thehe is anythiftp #e can do f6r - -yett further, eownand tls.wnfl we'*will obey. I have'written Sehator" Carpenter,- who »ifl-an-IntimAte fhtend of-thff whiter, l"i^ behalf of the U.P. R. O. Hazard W-Gen. Date,' W.l.^ 2rC t !•> o • Tha •anifdst desli^e"Af'Hwrtr Grant" tfi his Cabinet tc ' solaat hrmest non for •offices »of the •woomnwnt^ohcnwi^ <fnrist' 'all 'rood men in the-"<«IMoo^ Some 'Offlcfe'*»eeke#s do fidfstrffer frcWi 'e<ceSS of modesty la-purihinr ^theinse>we».. . •>-'0 ."«P ni h-T'" --' . ' .T t believe-Gen. BumsWe with Iw tJhis matter; his own preference Inolinine-to Mr. I»erry/ who-didb ftlroadY'b''dd some'«W|5brlence. •I have darned it heat-vte-make tlffe»%tH!J^ttomP,'Vis you "ferfyWiaNlls"\he tfm April, 1869. . " / opportunity thein useful.,! Rove never*aske^a any favor of the * "ftoyel»Rm«flt'fOr fiiij^self heVer-recommended any one 'for any office in any case^ift" irfttcR I <5iS-^net^tKlnk" the"public interest would bepromoted by^tfte select!onJ'and t know of'rtc •eaftfe-In ifhich It^was'-rtot found to be'so when tried* ' •! r Jl T. Baldwin to Gen.• Dody^,-Council Bluffs•, B:- * napfrnf I sent you sonetlme ayo account on G. E. apincerl'^WRat Aid you db with !tf- f»«, ♦ >■ ►r "» it ' ' TCm Conner, who had been a h^avy cbntractor on the'noHhwestern ft-Rock Island R.R; wafits-tor ^o'in %ith me'and take ^dohtract for grafflinp approach P«'"Bridce^on tfil'Sogf de'or both'sides; Tfe'hfts a larj;© amount of Stock and liRPlomdnts and" iS'prepared tA do the wOrh, T7ould-there be'any-ohanCfe.to ^et it?' ''Gen. Smith told.me'thert Boomer has nOt-fjot that work, t undorfttartd''that Crefmhton is trytjli^tO"'§&t Do yoTl .flhlnlt IRiO'dM) *day draft given byBlnsey ofT Cisco .vill b« paid »wti«T(lae|i*W4'got aberOt"1(^18 of'thdm ^d ^ot those discounted r«-.^-by Gilman ib Sdna; If-ihey ar# rtoU paid'a«'ffl?rturfty'Vo 'wllT'hjfir* to provide for those "and'If possible would llk-^ t6 know before htfnd. R. G. Hazard to Oen. Dod^e, .F««(rfe llald, Tl.l. 2:- ' 'I' «*P«*t •to-^be»4n-Rew Ydr* • Cgaln TifoTsffei^ A.M. and will , ^.^rpoooaod .W Washlibgtow Irf 1 ban be of any. usd"tnere ^sori and bis „ wife and four ot>Aldreti walld for Buropb ewf Iro'dnbbdaV 'next and 1 will mri April, 1869. » ' ■ jjL , i.., . - be glad to see them off, hut if important, I will forego it. Please write me Care New Jersey Central R.R.company, 103 Liberty St, New York, and let me knov/ if there is anything I can do. ?^e are suffering very much by the delay but I suppose some of the Senators • . ' ■ ■ . J .. 'ji;. I , want us to suffer till we consent to pay Fisk, Wm, M. Fvarts to Hon. Cakes Ames. Washington, 2:- When you called upon me'on Wednesday of last week and in-' formed me of the wish of the Union Pacific Railroad Company to retain me in an expected litigation with the Central Pacific R'. R.Company, I started to you that I had been spoken to by a gentleman representing th4 last named c^mp^y the day before, and that upon iriy expressing a doubt about my relations, or those of any firm, with the U.'P.R.R.Company in some suits in New York, would leave me at liberty to take a retainer from the Central Pacific R.R.Co,, he had requested me to - ^ ' jL *1 allow my, position to remain as it was until he had opportunity to go to New York and see the President of the Company and further coramu- ♦ " ■ w i , : nicate with me on the subject. This, as 1 also stated to you, I " agreed to,and therefore declined to entertain your application until 4. a reasonable time had passed for the Central Company to make up its mind on the subject, when I would have to considoh'whediher I Was fr&h from any implication with the U.P. R.R.Company, and aVltbe^ty to take •• u 1 v o*"' ' " a retainer from the other company, - -Irto , :;,5. ,1, 1095 L April, 1869. ■yt, . . '.*ni IL: * <!-"■*-. ■ ' ,' ^ ♦ .p,/;- r-cf When you made your application to me on Monday la.st, I pro- '' '^'T Jt ' posed to consult still further the wishes of the other company from an unwillingness to have any misunderstanding arise. But as there can now be no doubt that the Central Company has no occasion to as^ any further reserve of my services, I feel myself boiind by the ordinary rules of professional duty to accept a retainer from the Union Pacific ^ . 1 . n rRailroad company. Note: Snvder to Gen. PpdgQ, Omaha, 2:- .V- c ■ J Returns letter of Geo. F. Sdmuad? favoring Leslie M. Platt. • i .j , oJ Can give him situation if Gen. Dodgg.-d-esires it. • ^ \ j■ u.Kn Icil 43.: Gen. Podge to Oliver Ames, Washington, D.C. 2:- I have learned today, from the report of my engineers, that in the building of the bridges over Green River they are preapring to put it in on the present liAe run." Although I have no chared or super vision of this matter, yet I deem it mjnduty to most-resepctfully protest against this and request that it be put on the line located. I do not think that line of too much angle to the stream to make any great difference in oost, at_ any rate not so much as the increased'-^ ' curvature on present line. .'rai .1 also am infonned that they are-preparing to -put the Truss Bridge over Black's Fork to one aide of the main located line, thus<> breaking up t e tangent and very materially increasiiig the curvature. 1096 • V pf V'' April, 1869. . •C'W- iXiW^iA »«P' otum 1» ; '( Lttw ^tU Ti/0 , :.t "prfjr a« vj {r;^ ».►?• letyj Against this I most earnestly protest and urge you to immediately. ^ notify the contractors that these bridges must bo b.uiLt on the located • * » line or^theywill not be accepted by the Company. The masonry on Bitter Croek# I am also told, is very inferior, the foundation abov^ I • . ' low water, &c< In the rebuilding^ of all structures great care should be had to malee them peromanent, and I hope psotivie instructions will be given in these matters. t * < i " ' ''i Thos, B. lisariLLa to Gen. Dodge, Promontory, 2 (TelegramO • , Between Station 4070 and 4130; between stations .3660 and . 3720; between stations 3200 and 3400. At all these poii^ the two ... lines are within 500,f«et and grades within a few feet of same elevation. ' ' f . i . , ,S. B. Raail-to Gen, Dodge, Echo City, 2:- ^Tekegram) , Frost left last evening with depositions, , hn% ' Exra Millard to Gen. Docile. Omaha, 2 (Telegram: - Irote S^th ^rch, Tele|^aph results; immediate response imperative, ^ - l.t r.'*'* 'if I'r"- •: •fev ocj rviiow Oakes Ames to Genl >odge. New York, S (Telegram) . ♦ . < • " . ' t ' f# .f*' Shall I be wanted before Monday morning in Washington? S. Seymour to Gen. Podge, Brigham City, 2 (Telegram: fi-TT. -.-J Will resolution pass fixing our western terminus at Ogden? April, 1869. .C* :* Our regular line will be completed at head of Echo and tunnel 3 long before tracks can meet. Please post me fully as to what is doing in Washington and New York. t- .'j'i®.:. Warren to Gen. Dodtee New York, 2 (Telegram) '■ r will leave here for Washington on Sunday evening. " Seymour to Sen. Dodge. Brigham City 2 (Telegram) " » » ' On the 5th December, 1868, mailed at Willard'-s hotel Secretary of Interior A written application signed gf^i^cially by T.C. Durant, V.P., for an examatlon by Corainissi.oners of work done on our line in advance of last.completed section, and an allowance of Gov ernment IfUbsidy in accordance ^irtth section 8 of amended act. What has become of it? e«'#ed ; jS' - vi .- T. J. N. to S. Snyder^. N,erth Platte, 3 (Telegram) Commissioners extra left at 7:30 A, M. They proceed no fur ther than Grand -tJlilIKi today. Mr. Clement has temporary seat under head light on whieh ridden through from Ogden. But very few minutes were ddvoterS to otir eetablishment here; examination"fi^^fsory. He claims for the Central a better permAneAtt way but Ccncades our motive power and other facilities to be superior. A. Eyanft. to Gen. D.od^e, Omaha, 3:* V* cJ' f Jiay^ wri^^th you with regard egard toto n'.«A ae.irO thS bridge^,' but the des to write you about mattere more private Is irresistible. 1098 April, 1869. ,'^H ,t?-- Matters here financially are in a very critical condition; a spark liable to dro p any minute that would thrpw everything into con fusion. It doesn't seem to me that matters can possibly hold together t a week longer. ^ - 'K .. The Omaha National Bank,^ in which we are both interested, I find . today have advanced to Snyder to pay off dl^chargdd men some $55,000. They hold in addition vouchers enough to make their claim $100,000. Talking with Millard this morning I told him tiiat I would write to you asking you to give the matter some attention. The asistant Cashier ■1 ',u is now in New York seeing to the matter. Milliard claims that Mr. V ■ I Ames promised verbally that if anything of the kind was done ho would make it right. At any rate the advance w§is made in such a way as to pake it a matter of honor to pay it^ Spyder fe^s eP and I hope it will be ar^ranicpifl soon., b- -. i ■ r.: " ; What I am afriwd of is th^ft fgjuebody will pitch in and ^stop the punning of the roadi/by attaching rolling stock; thiA will certainly happen unless relief oomes aoon, Wrane telegraphed today that funds would bo here next week* I. dont know if the tiling will hold together till then, ^ t.i'fsjT •di :0 ol : . . o-.1 From a tolecnub sent me by Snyder two weeks agoj, asking about- - taking charst of! coi#||«c^oft. and oomifig primarily from you, I hoped iimin ft '.' t -I'-vo /oo- A. 1099 ' * M no .1^ .. ...1 J April, 1869. fil thaU mattera would so-Shape aa to iaake the getting rid of the thieves at the west end possible. Now it seems from what I can leam^^hat the ■ undignified and disgraceful quarrel in New York will last, and-that matters will continue in the same old ruts. . cS is '' W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omalih,' 3:- ■ ^ .OCOt'-- As soon as Commissioners telegraphed me that they were ready to*go over track between Ogden and Wahsatch, I telegraphed Mr^ House^ requesting him to accompany them. H. was then at Ogden but did not' get dispatch until he was near Bear River and the Commissioners on the road* 1 had no intimation that they were coming east of Wahsatch until I heard of them at Rawlins on.their way through; was then too late to get an|^ody to l^elKi ' . Webster has bean B&st and «hly returned Thursday of this week. House at Bear River; Hoxie in charge of Laramie.Snd Bridger Divisions and under present situation of our financial affairs I would not dare leave Omaha for an houb, our position is awful and I have only heldxthe organization complete hy watching livery moment and borrowing in all quarters to pay discharged men* Itust-ftaVe^ help or there will be' ■ trouble. New York can now see the beautids of the Duj^anl^ Seymour and Reed management • - v; • Am now sending ties again from Ft. Sanders. T want the new Cbmmission on Construction tft look over the grounds, see what has been 1100 •> 1 ^ • >1 ■ ! ■,' ' '• r'r ■ ^ .r. - *1, April, 1869. <1# dpne and then I want to move East for « permanent residence* ' r j >o' Evans has written you today on the-bridge question. I showedyour dispatch in regard to elevation of line to will talk to others tomorrow night. James Dredp.e to Gen. Dodge, Londson, 3;^ n . ,5>rtJt« I have the honor to thank you for the remittance of two printed reports upon the Union Pacific Railroad, which I have had much pleasure in reading §uad in making use of in combination with pther inforaation, in scHae articles which are appearing in "Engineer ing" I regret, however, that my soyrce of information is far from being Complete, and fear that_therefore i may havp been led into inac curacies in.my statement. jl would ask you> if It be not giving you too much, trouble, to fonrard me cuiy printed document bearing on the subject that you may •have by you, that I amy be enabled t« place them before the engineer ing profeselon hero. I aAmo iromld ask you kindly to answer the fol lowing qtUMMMhi vhJJht«mir''tQr the way entirely personal; '■ut. 1 Supposing thfNit-'iMto {rallwey to Sacramento is. com deted by the 4th of Ju3^ next, will the line be. tpr so reliable a condition that ladies could travel by themselves to the Pacific Coast, and will the speiial aooomodatlonm |»lt>vj.dad. for, then bp sufficiently good to warrant them in taking the long railway journey? How will the opening 1101 . I ^ April, 1869. • • of the railway affect the ocean roui^'^ith regard to rate of fares, and what about will be the approximate fares throxigh from New York to San Francisco?. We-hear wonderful stories here-of bowie-knives,ire- .. volvers and Indians encountered on the Journey, and as^gme friends o mine, American ladiesi eire bound for San Franc,j^'^o^^this coming sujmer I am very anxieus to obtain reliable infornatiQp^.on the subject.. T think there- is noth^jag^-1 would wish for better than to'be ' able to make the first trip over your line. Pardon the trouble I am -thus putting you to. I fear I have overburdened you with questions. ■Sote; J. D. Co^ to Gen. Dodfto. Washington 3;- nH *i : That verified statements of the completion of' the.section of Central Pacific R.R. are not fil^,j in this dep^r^craent. , T. C.Durant to Oen. t)odge. New York, 3j- f -.i- ' . i::» L. I think Hoxie can post you on Snow's conduct. The proposi us to-give hia a eoal contract ^made throu^i. a third party T* wlll iili I I IHi rif fhB party to have his named used. At present I do* net taiet hinilwc ivam to ..consider it cna^i^^tial. . -No. 2-3. Have «!ebtiende *« blt^ depositedJ^n the Treasury Dept. coUtited to see they are all there. I think there apa stole:^bpnds on the market I «• : ; I % jt. ' ««n. Hki^aw^ Ills. 3;^ . Xali r .w Alia l ofl <5, \j . vr -ol oi ,;i Oilrfi 1102 toit •V ■ • . f KW.' April, 1869, Stanely has been holding back ray recommendations. He writes * r. • . 4 rae to that effect himself in answer to mine inquiting concerning it. I expect my chances are poor enough, are they not? W. Snx^der to Gen. Dod.ge, Omaha, 3 (Telegram) Blickensderfer here. Will reach Washington Friday next, Williajnson and Clements on road east North Platte in charge Division Supt, reach here tomorrow night, Warren ought to reach Washington today. No, 2, 3: No proposition to Company's representative direct, but through owners of coal mine for contract, as stated for purpose of securing favorable report on road. This can be proved, , . Jas, A. Ejtaos to .Gen. DfidSP* Omah; , 3 (Telegram) Foundation commenced at all crossings; at last crossing of Black Pork masonry commenced. Write you fully today. J. IXiff to Gen, Dodge, Boston, 3 (Telegram) How can c..ange be made without action of Senate? 3, Snvc^ou to Gen, Dodge. Omaha 3 (Telegram) Evans^here; says bridge atf last crossing Black's Fork changed by 3eymQur , who insisted upon phanging all as to crossing west of Granger, He coincided as line distorted, but little better crossing S0cora dn piles Can be driven as is necessary. Other crossings are being made on established line. / 1103 April* 10G9, * ' Geo. W,' Martin to Gen. Dod.^e* Omaha, 3 (Telegram)*' Mr, Blickensderfer of Special Commission arrived in Omafia this morning; rest of Com:.;ission ^ill probably be in the 7tli. Bjickens-' de££ar thinks they will want complete Aaps and profiles of our line to take to Washington wi h them. He has*suggested that we had better be prepared for them to prevent delay. Could copies of maps and pro- ■ • -i . ■ , • , files filed in Washington or New York be procured for them, if nbt would it be best to send originals from this office along with them in charge of some trustworthy parson? Answer. ' Sidney Dillon, to Gen." Dodge, New York, 3:- " i Your letter and repjort from Dlickensderfer is'^:^coived.'i' 1 am glad to hear from you in regard" to the' location of thos^ bridges. IPPF*' They must be put in right place and I will see Duff next week and have • I''- ' ' . **i 1 X •' - 0 r ■ it attended to. Thiggs are locking better today. ' I saw Mr. Tlldon thl's morning. He thinks case will be removed; if It is not our folks I>uff and all hands are awake and are determined "to teike all of our matter to 'r, ■ ■ . . . Boston, that is the contractor's part, which is the whole. They raised $300,000 yesterday to pAy Off drafts from the WeAt smd to take up bonds that were pledged at 50 cts. on the dollar, ^e have had a hard time of it for the^ast tliree days but"! thihk'we are over the 1 1104 April, 18G9. , -C: worst of it. T.q can. go on if the cItsB is not remoVed". They are all deternined to raise jnoney enough to ijut the^'thing through and they have gone to Boston to dp it-t 1. Li . ...S :. I think some of us will go otit on the road next week to put things straight and hope that you may be able to be with us for,we want your advice. As for responsibility in Washington take"it and I will back you up in it. We pay $100,000 to go West today. Say toSnyder to keep up good courage, we will.be with him soon. Let me hear from you soon. J zl , ..Oil- •':'VC ^/^as. A. • iVans to Gen. Dodgej Cmaha, 3t- * '■^1 Happening I'n the office here yesterday-I ti&S able to furnish the information to you by Snvtlgr in-reply-to your telegram, •in answering your ttigpatoh of this morning it was impossible to be as ^explicit a4 I meanwto bi in this letter, in which I propose to give the whole history of the bridges west of and including Gre^'fiivor far as 1 hlMi<'mn](ihing to do with them; J l , lot. The Green River Bridge: Here the foundations are started above a-.,d close -in'the-'^brldg^ tibW-'-ln use. The angle differs slightly coinciding on the west side and on east side eo far from present track ~as to avoid the neeeeslty of rmoetiig thd water ttaiu' This gives a corssing heerly at rlQjht anglee with'the tMMid of the current.-' With niiMi oj 1105 ■:OXi .Vhi: April, 1869. - \ regard to thig crossing, I think this is right, at-any rate it is much better than the one first located; . ' . ■- 2nd. First Crossing of Black Fork (west of Bridger). This is put in on main line; foundatlon_is grand. : They:are ready and mas onry.is now being put up. r . . - ; ' ■ . '3di Crossing of Black Fork:. This will be put on present line the fovindation I eing same as l^st so that we,can work and uso present bridge. Npthing done here yeti- Thip is .the best tempflirary bridge we have over Black's Fork, wliich is the reason we leave it till last. / • 4th. Ham's Fork,;, fhis. brj-dge, is ,on main line; .foundation are ready for masons 'i. c^.r '' .,tj;. 5th. Third Crossing of Black Forkj This bridge is to right of iline» Foundations are Skcavated and piles being driven at the bridge and the one abov# piling is,absolWteXy necessary. It would be diffioult preparing the foundations:.p§ the present line and at same time using the road. This it geaati to me is the only reason for changing .them* -vtr. ... . rr cl ;? • 6th'. 'Bourth C^flfsipg. of ®laok Pork. As stated before t© right of linjsf foui»dtt4en prepared a«d masonry started. With regard to two last bridges th#»a is saved in amount of^bridging nor in di rection eacept with regard to the.form which is a better crossing, not enough, however, to make any change were it not for the difficulty of April, 1869. .J'8X ,1:1,A j^etting in the piles. •" o4 ifjiflurtpat .Y.fP.C: '•I tfcwlroei IiiiJ ^icV liuoY . ' I » , <i i Now, as to my connection with the matter. It is pretty generally conceded that all the bridges referred_^to should be secured. In Feb ruary meeting Dr. Durant at this place (Omaha) he requested mo to see the foundations of the bridges, which I told him I would do. Upon going west I found that Seymolilr had started the bridge over Black Pork (4th crossing) to rigiit-of line. My determination was then to • . .VT.'. „ V - - . . '.q 0 . have nothing to do with the liiatter, but you know that I am interested in this bridging, having the most of them framed and some in transit, tha'lt occurred to me that it would be wiseon my part to maintain some kind of a connection with the business, and I have therefore paid some attention to the matteh, If I had not done so all of the cross ings would have been changed, for which no possible reason could be , q- : h, : ■■ giv n other than such «aS would be likley to occur to S.S. The Dr. * / ' - - • -t.. - . - - ^ r V- - • . . . . . , ^ ■ y. . . • . . ' I, previous to leaving here gave him pretty extensive power, . : , 1 < , - I" q •' * . - " 'V" yj ' With reference to the Green Rl/ver crossing, I' am sorry th4t I cant agree with you and Mr. Blickensderfer. My impression is that it would be ruinous to advocate the adoption of the old crossing, tn.- :. n . . : . 1 - i.:-. loai 0 a infl : q: - -I i To tceibti ixJleRocen 1107 April, ,1869. S.W.Y.Schiiuonskv to W. Snydor, Echo, 4:- Your very kind letter received, and I do thank you for them, the more that they prove that there are some men yet who befrierid me. I am afraid I will for the last few weeks (I shall stay) have no time as we are closing, and have outside work for final report to make ^ r. " - 1 ■ ■ . ■ * ♦ the plans for .all work previous done with estimates and bills and but * .. V t 50 day s time. The day of my railroad bliss or captivity are numbered-not ihat I complain for the past-- had very little to do; all my fretting came rather from the contrary direction seeing things done to tarnish the re utation of any engineer. Bridge after bridge bound to go down, \ carrying the loss of thousands and tens of thousands. Our abutments I> * * have often very often but a face, v;hile in the back is carted loose gravel and stones. I did ahow t Mr. Armstrong: a good deal of it, so that by taking with a penknife a stone out, out came a with loose gravel. There is reason for your losses. Two miles from here the bank instead of being rip rap wi h stone is so with flat and box cars and will be on a steep grade a reversed curve where a tangent at exactly the same cost could have been; the bank might have been r ' . . 6 inches higher at an additional cost of $200. The land slides were a natrual necessity; instead of 1 1-2 slope through clay we had a 1-4 1108 April, 1869. :(one-quarter) slope. Our 4 1-2 ft. high side cuts have no sustain- •ing walls or not even an .engineer like-slope, and God knows they could have been made at les.s cost. Is there jiothing to fret? Whenever I "Inade a plan was it not always entirely destroyed by some ignorant change or addition to. show his superiority? All these things I was ■ mentioning to you S did not for tJie old-womanish desire of complaint, , but to show you where you must, necessarily suffer in working this road, as if some of these great evils shouQ^d not be removed you will and must necessarily have disaster by all care. Also I dent blame the Company which has paid for first class work-the money forth-coming promptly, and more than abundantly; but honestly speaking the fault lay in the employ of a jaan not adquate to the task. What Col. Seymour. did I never found <tu"t-hB never found one of the mii^lion real faults, '/'-TsAt aome of imaglriatioin-all he di^ wiB*(per3onal comfort and employ of humbug^ and loafers. If the man Snow (Lawrence incl) had really un derstood his business or pretended business he might-have found really " something, not against the Ccaapany but ajgainst the Constructing man, and if the Dr# had made last summer the ohange he did intend he might have saved hi of thdhsands of dollars in the past and ma;^ be^ in the future# 'O aav. -io'! r ; - i Inn V If r Energy? I even Any this quality- the,energy:,cfui^vin thundering ..V:/-. ; '!t n.,L April, 1869 .~'0.r telegrams and fear of being disgraced -and di srai-ssed What crowds o'f engineers-none of expervience-mostly none even of knowledge and almost all with an inquiiitive bvimp. Think of l.taclL_Sy(who could never even read a plan, but who paid tremendous sums"employing cabinet-makers to make without necessary tools trifling and trinkets and playt things, being booked as bridgemon • Think of the uselss status alone. ,■ - Col. Seymour having feot the lot our office is on from Bromley, claims this house as his ow n, preparing to build a two-story house with' cupola in front (I made the plan and Mark is getting the timber from the refuse of bridge timber) A nice present made to himself by himself of about $10,000; hot that I shdtild begrudge it if .a man should benefit the Company to the amount of $8000 I would overlook his ^ -pilfering of $10,000 tvLt. I cant see wherto^ei* he did. . , In regard to the car-brake, I thousJht- it might be wise to delay -It till I come to Omaha, as by different trucks .the construction must ..I necessarily be modified not the principia* t' : • . « You are tired to death (for all your Icinxiness) by nje and I close, . Would it not be WWwe to cleeir the wrecks beforq the Commissioners come, either burn theai or ramote^^em? ahr^eTenelegraphTpoles for shears with block and table-a locomotive for power could remove them in a few hours hr days hi " .d. ruivt T 1110 April, 1869. W, Snv ler to Gon. Podge, Omaha, 4 (Telegram) Commissioners not considered,officially location between Union and Central or point of Junction, being instructed to furnish other examinations and proceed to V/ashington. Grading and bridging Central line one hundred miles west of Monument will cost four to five thousand. t'. i . leave here tomorrow; goes direct to Washington. Williamson and Clements arrived here this .-orning. S. ieymour to Gen, ;e, Brigham City, 4 (Telegram Track last night at 1760 about 5 miles east of Monument Point, No later news from Central-expect some,in day or two. ^ I mail to .you thi;^ day my revised affidavit to take place of one sent in package by speci&l messenger. Has Commissioner's report,,on located reached Washington? .. 1, -x' '-d od ©ic M JB.B. to W. Snyder, Ft. Saunders, 4. (Telegram) Boyle lost G teams yesterday by Indians; 4 were shot»^ Glidden & williama to Gen. Dod^e, Boston, 5 (Telegram); . ^ Telegraph yp today poceedings and write us, ^ jx W. ff •Snvder to Gen. w*. • Dodfte, w Omaha, * 5 ^ (Telegram) * «-» —' t f Wllliainspn and Clements stc^rt. this morning; reach Washington Monday next. 1111 , , ' ' April, 1869, » ''ol ,X M ' .W Geo. S. Bou twd ji to Gen. Dod^e,' Washington, 5:- The bearer, William Baker, is the young man of whom I spoke to you last evening. W. Snyder to ^en.'Dodge, Omaha, 5 (Telegram) ''i ' ' "ftu .1' tr.Kit i'.- Is it necessary for Popoleton to remain at Salt Lake? He is needed here and hag secured good man in Utah to act for cdmpany if any legal action is takeni O'l'i xac, J '* 'I fi ' P Marion MorHjuon to Gen> *DodgQ, Spraland, Ills, * 5: - Your will pehhaps not recognize m6 at all until I say that i I was Chaplain of the 9th Ills. Moimtaed Infantry during 1863 and 1864. MJr object in troubling you with this 1 itter is to ascertain if I can when a certain piece of work is to be accomplished at Omaha. I have seen a statement that some time this summer very large piles are to be driven in the Missouri River with a view of constructing a R.R.Bridge. If the work is bf such magnitude as I have seen*stated it will be one of the greatest triumphs of science and art, and I would like to witness'it. Would you"be so kind as to let me know when it will occur?' If 80, I will try and see it if I 'dan raise the means for my expenses at the time'. ^ ' To Gen. Dodge^from his' bi»bther. Council Bluffs, 5:- ills \ur April, 1869, Your letter of 30th just received and note your suggestions about -my (Sffioe. I shall settle upon no plan until after your return. .ft I am highly pleased with the prospect of Father's appointment to supersede Street, which I learn from Annie. It is just the tiling for him, will.give general satisfaction hare, and one that I can supervise without any inconvaiisnce.. Street is unfit to .attend to any .business half the time and you heed not hesitate to make intemperance a cause i^'frr his removal, I rWas under the impression these offices would soon be merged Into the Des Moines office. "Gen, anlth met with his first disappointment last week, when-f down 50 ft. He cannot get poweij enough from Iowa coa; although he uses part wood the coal clinkers so bad he has to use a cold chisel to >get it out of grates. He has sent far car lojjd of Mtss^^wri coal to try it; has made a --reat many satisfactory experiments with his cylinder, very anxious for your return. i.. a l-RM c-fit; t shall go to Elkhorn tomorrow with Annies -trt ^buni JtH* fv Qildden & wn.llama to 0®a. Dodge# Bostony. 5s- a r. ! .4 i We'telegraphed today S. C. pomerory and Suraner and W3J.osn as anolOitdii -Hots: Telegram from Qildden A ;|yltltaiBa to Hon» Q. ^umner, about getting bill through. • *1 it' ' ■ '110 V 9 ■ 1 1113 Hi • ti i* ■ • i' Lii April 1869, • IIInqiA *> J. W. Snyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha 5:- t JicI lis t I enclose copy.of part dispatch fi*o1n Seymour "giving '§ituation at front* 'OTe have for past ten days been picking up ties faafet as possible at all points.on line.as far east as North Platte (Benton) and now commence at the Laramie. Will do all wo can to push things. S. S^rmour- to -W. Snyder Brigham City,. 5:- (Telegram) ■ This is the situationL Track now 1 mile east Bear River, grading done from this to east base of Promontory, on .20 miles of which track should be laid at once, so.as to deliver timber for large trestle wo work 5 miles beyond. While this is being done and grading .finished over Promontory, which may delay one week, material should be delivered and track Iftid ort »oad at side of Echo and tunnel No. 3., so that road may be accepted. All this must be done within next 30 days or we are whipped by Central' for possession of Monument Point. We are Jiow 50 mi miles and thoy about the same .distance of leas from it., If^ypu can gat track material here in tll»e'*• can .beat them to death. Is not tJiis more important than anything Ihebe are ties enough along, the road west Shennan^'wlth those l^elng delivered at Piedmont t'O lay track to Monu ment. OBght they not all be picked up at once and brought tg the front? « Please-keep Ifce-iposteA about material as other arrangements and expenditures may be governed by it. 1114 April, 1869. 0. P. Da.vi3 to Gen. Dp^se, Omaha,; 5;- .^s f'O' jilT;. I thi-pJc it would be good idea to have the lands alon^* the eleventh hundred miles withdrawn from market as soon as possibl^e; thQse are the lands in the valley of Salt Lake I bellevsHi . Settlers will continue to take up ar\d occupy lands until the R.R. lands are T^ithdrawn from market;^ cind settlement thopiigh the Land office. Please see that the necessary instructions are sent to the District •Land Office at Salt -'-'ake City by the Co^'.miissioner of the General Land Office. It might bo boat for'US to make an entry o f some of the lands there. ,'lt IM'f' c A m as far'ready as I can gat td sell Jiands; have the necessary records, ic. in fine style. Am making exatolnations fon an appraisal. » Note; Thos. J. Stanflold to Schuyler Coifax. South Bend, Ind. 6;- In'relation tp passes for excursion th California* i ' JT ' Glidden & Williajas to Gen. Dodgeii Boston,-6: r fin "vr ' & ?f. telegaphed you yesterdEvy. and received your' reply, for which are much obliged and hope to get another message from you this evening. Our AMto«la f«|drrMts gives ua bu% PQ»r reports,. Your .i the defeat of the Ogdon amendment is very gx^tifying-ahd we pgot it from no other source. Think the .Of «ckes AnkA'Azfd othei^s out today amet help the IXilil r-' ■ ■Mt.i/.f • 'V,' 1 r' ■"«- • . ' . - •:; ' .- v'-;^v ' April, 1869. . f Senate; it is a good statement. Wish our friends could have .passed to a vote on our simple proposition, for election arid removal of offic e from -N Y. and left the fixing the place of meeting for a fhs-rparate vote. Our U.P.R.R. .friends will all be in New York on Thursday or Friday. H. C. Crane to Gen. Dodge, New York, S:-* ^ ' ' Some time since I spoke to you in regard to selling ifly stock • ; I in the Bank at Council Bluffs, at which time you thought I could .do so without difficulty. Will you please put me in a way to dispose of^it. I have 50 riiares for which X paid $5000.-, I, suppose it pan Ire s.old >o now at a premium. Would like to hear from you soon. ^ jn -rr f© are having pretty rough times hare-whare it will end I cannot If the U.S.Court has no jurisdictl^"Judge Barnerd--^v7ill ,strip %he Co.mpany. I would not give much for what the. co.mpanjy will have loft aflier their affairs run-throug i the hands of Pisk's crowd-who have all matters their; own way at present. , ' .'X? . to 9is anyder^ CP. end of track-> March., 30 th: : . We are now 30 miles west of Duff Crook and 60 miles from'i Monument Point. They laid 17 miles last week, delayed on account of.j matepHsal. Yesterday was wet apart for a big days' v/rck, but iron and "t- -- . ties oame to lay 4 1-2 mi lea only,; a paLrt of material went in-ditohV:> Prom hare to Echo the road is almost impassable. They cant get down more than 2 1-2 to 3 miles eaSh.idmjr At present. Road, eergllMs and lllfXl April, 1869. til'j cars are poor. Green pine wood for fuel. Ties all corae from thp Truckee. iron all at summit to lay to'Ogden. Ogden is.still talked of. Hard came here yesterday; seems.to be well known here; is here thifl. ittorning. Told met ha was going pn an explorih.g expedition up the Truckee. Told another man he had some teams here waiting for freight, Water is poor for 50 miles west; a train'hauls water for outfit. '-.'.f Watson is at Sacramento. Train dispatcher, Donalson. also. Thatcher -^r. running freight.- H. Hunter expects to be Division Supt. soon,.I cant get a job yet. Have a tough time getting acquainted some. I was in all outfitting camps pn road up; saw a gr.eat. many, teisas op rpad;. did.. not see anytliing wrong in freight-. -i': I. .nr.. . W. Snvdor to Qen. '.Dodrce'. Omaha, 6'(Telegram); ^r. IP-..: Ji . . Difficulty ip ties. We arp loading at Laramie; all west of theiWI mhipped.and only 15,000 per day.nielivered at PiiyjUpQnt; 20 miles iron in transit west, 4C miles iron her© tliat I will ship.on-, 12, days track delayed last nigjit by grading, also, out of tiesj* , ■ 'I C. C. Crowo^ jto Gen* Dodge^ fafjiington,' d I In dw Uy chancop for Confirmat oct, are awfully slim, I fear, and I am ediwwitwndlngly blue My casp was ^ this momin". Howard ^d X hea lanift aM»©man.' -iRepira. and McCrearv*' Dem. were opposed to me, end the cas suspended until tomcsTTQ^. JLf continue^d by a friend, because tua saw April, 1869. . a < . ' . danger, if by an opponent because he wanted more time to.strengthen ' o . the opposition. iJye. I suppose^ is for me. I dont know how Oregin ... . .:'rT stands nor who the other two of the Coimittee are. I learn that McCreary, Dem., who is against me, vms for Longstreet. I.have always apprehended that Democrats who. supported Longstreet would, op ose me on the principle (without vanity) that I had fourdit them harder and dam aged them more thap he had. M X'.e/.n j The Conmlttee meet again in the morning arid.I need not say how grateful I would be if you.could.be on hand to help me" through triihitch. It is neok or nothing.absolutely with.me, because I cant keep my family any longer in that social hell in Alabama, and this . appointment is thoi diiy. read I see byvWLAch I.can get out of.it. - S. Se.vmr:!I r t:o Oen. Dorlrre ^ Brigham Cityf'Utah, 6 (Telegram) TT" Central 38 biles west,of Mehumezii' last night. pi|iloiia 50 East. 'We are being ruined for want of track material, x.: n! -lvI . ..i Geo. J. Eflmond to Gen. Dod-rre. Wae-hington, 6:-, . - ; J. ' ; I beg leave heartijy to, ask you toappoint some.suitable place' in yoiir^ Sorps of engineers ny young frierid, Lesie 1,1. Platt of m state, but at-HWAoiw Wisconsin. You will find him strong,- • ^ willing and oapable for who Im. s had no exparience,' in the fleld» : Oliver Ames ^to Oefw Dodrta. Worth Eaaton, 6:- ( rv ' t-J w « V ■ Your letter of 2d inst. enclosing one from Blickensderfer. 1118 April, 18691 ::>L is reoeived. Not knowing exactly from yours the sort of lett^ir you desired, I have written the enclosed and also a letter to Rred on defective oonstruction, - If this is not right will you please state more definitely your idea of what should be written to m?et the case. I am sorry to see you are getting along -so poorly in the Senate, -I am afraid we shall^ get no satisfactory action and shall have to lay the responsibility upon the President, - If he is willing to take it we shall be all right. J . . H. M. Hoxie Snvder. Rawlins, 6:-* f '- ^va given orders to side-track-mdgs, at Cheyenne, Laramie, and Rawlins and B-ryan, and to push construction material to end of . . track. Send me all the motive power that oan be spared from below, om Notes: James Blake to the President of the United States, Washing ' Applies for appointment aa Superintendent of -Indian affairs m for the territory of !Jew Mexico, Refers to James n ilson, Richard YateS, Geo. E. Spencer, Gen, G.!,!. Podge, John Sherman. John A. Logan. K. B, Jxldd and others, « , o I i tr ''^Oliver Ames fo ConSractSra of TI.P.R.R., Boston, 6:- ' .'rto'J The character of the work under the Ames and subsequerjt; Xr:^ contract with this company was-to ba first quality and-everything was to be dftRd rOquirOd to make a first -OlaSs road, 't c t '« , X/f , tn gpj vflt vflY •/fic ,'I. * u Sffit/ 1119 mis/' April, 1869. • - ^ ■ I .understand..that, the masonry and its foundations on ^bridget work on Bitter Creek are unv/orthy of a first class road, thai the bridges are placed on sharp curves,, diverging from the Iqcatinn line, making tt dangerous to run over them on high speed and th. t temporally work.l^S being substitutde for permanant. Let me say to.you that such work caimot be accepted, and unless made first class as required by contract, the Company will do it ab ince at _your expense —«r —; ' D.II.E, to W, Snydor, End of C.P. 7:- in Xr.'r od ll / Crocker, Supt.,. returned from the east yesterday. He told several tl)at they woul4 meet tha ll.P. at the Promontory; said that the U.P, would not be able to get the cuta open there before the C.P. would have thelt track there. They have laid 9 miles in the last 3 days. ^ j : V Himd,returned fpOiiii j*fst today. He said he,had gone to the TruCkee and.back, Rdae Reed. 20 miles from Duff Creek West, is to be the end .of a division* Water .is brought 8 miles in wodderi pipes to that point. The pipe Is coming, it is said, for 15 miles to putin at Monument Point. Duff and Locomotitif ^gringa cant be useT, "'too salty. J :t>l ■ , t" • April, 9s- Four miles laid today. A man is here who claims to be a U.P. man by the nam^rof HaryQy;„ia sent by Seymour-1 think. He dont seem to have any favorw shown to hin here by this company Brg^ ■-IJLX 1120 April, 1869. gi great heap on th«. U.P. i -'i •X^ « ri^lqq^Jv .-^"rf T s-trTf* April 9: 12 M. Laid €#6 mires'toda^r'iD&re iron expected,'" "i' April 11: I have been here 14 days and 4:2miles have been'laid'" in that time. They had a collision, two engines and several cars used up yesterday. ' hon-w-'-'i i -u • v d . - Z,Z Strowbridges,'-Sapt, Construction said yesterday they-would haVe to change tlieir line some from the Promontory to Ogden^y' : Sidney Dillon to Gen. Dodge, Hew York, 7 (Telegram)-1 I e*; . How soon can you meet me in Omaha? Answer. p oifw ^-laJ i .Tfllm A.-Alley to Gen, Dodge, New York 85 (Telegram): * rfnir . Field, Counsel for Fisky Says they shall disregard. Black-- fork's decision, and tlaey have issued subpoenas to appear before ref eree this morning; Bai;nes and himaelf had not yet done anything either way, but probably will today, f t t - trtu S. Soyiaour_^o Gen. Dodge, Brigham Ctty 8 7 (Telegram).'"It- 5 K - * Particularly ties. Read says tliere are plenty on line west of Shermaii. iiia' blitlg delivered at Piedmont to l. y, track over Promontory, but they do not come forward. I have telegraphed Sr^yc^&g and Durany^^ _ repeatedly upon the subject. o5 ifr^criifvo" .. joxls .ic.'-Xi r'ln ' u H. liiilac. to W. Snyder. Brigham City, 7:- ,.tZ ••t'mrrived here this aftwt^ipjb«Cilirect frbm Salt Lake City, ^ J •*!#«# ion ut' 1 t'. itift 9di lo !. 1121 Mii ■ V V. v; April, 1869. ,xi r where I have been stopping a few days at the rQqijest of Mr. Ponnleton. who anticipated the coiamencement of legal proceedings on the part of the C.P.R.R\n ^ Upon my arrival-here I found Col. Seymour. at this.hour 9 P.M. ' S,B. Reed and party have just returned from the frnnt; they,intend returning tomorrow and I have determined to go myself on the first coach tomorrow i^orning,^ .. . . /?• ^ -r "■ I met this evening,a man by the name of Brown, a timber contrac tor, who certainly has done well by hie contract facilities, in as much as he is the possessor of a fast woman, horses, 5:C. &c. and is generally "loud"* .HIS case could not stand a very searching or honest investigation. •cTvOTJ :• The railroad from Wahaatch t Cori-ine is in a fearful condition and requires the utmost care for the construction trains to pass over it in safety. I understand- lipen inquiry that the same amount per mile is charged for tfaie road in its present condition as though it were ppw^erly gwftdwd, bAlaated and ironed, and it is a self evident fact that it will require as much money by two-thirds to put it in. nunning order, should the Oovemment Commissioners deem fit to accept it. ■ :*r . . « I will mention Jew#: that Ki^iu different Head-Quarters of Construe tion are adorned by gems of the fair sexj I am not aware that this t-.'.sri' April, 1869, item has any particular ,jt>e^ing upon construction, hut merely^ notice the matter to show tha-t> our aforesaid heads have some time to devote to the fine arts. aul m .i'tfi v I write tonight woTe to inform you of my movements than to impart any particular intelligence, but tomorrow noon I will be in Corinne, which has .already become a fast place, and where liquor is dispensed and punished to a fearful extent; I then hope to transmit to you information touching directly upon the subject of research. /J. Duff to Gen. New York, 7:-y^ ^ ; h I answered your telegram saying that ^J.eld, counsel, for Pis^ had Bommoned Cisco and Durant before the refiwed to testify, end they refused to sworn as they considered the case in the United States court* It 1,8 not known what Judge Barnard will do but the impression is that he will disrega rd it« 1 '■ tJ Dillon goes West tonight .and I ^ink it very important that you and Price should be with him, as he will want your advice and Judgment about straightening out oar affairs there*- I hope you can go with him, I hope to io:out to nex^, week %nd -et our land matters put lifte-l^aiNb so that we ean put them on the market at an early day. Have we got no friend in the State who vill'oput our case as it is?, r I think that we shall get our affairs in good condition here in a i : i-.f- yfH '■ 'TM * j /inlij Jv .-v. t 112S ' -p'' ' • i 7*^- ' April 1869. .^DCI , ri'tqA few days, Unfortunaitely the money market is worse than it has been ^ since the road has been building, but we hope to have a change in a few days. Let me hear frmra you toinorrow^/^ . :^J i h Webster is here and Price is expected toni^ti' -'' — i'v- - W. Snyder to Gen, Do^e, Omaha, 7:— .olJ'ir- iftd inr- - * I enclose a of last night*s dispatches. The track at Slate Cut west of Echo has frequently been obstructed an entire day by • blasting-side cut and material thrown on track that required an entire day to remove. As soon as -Seed is ure tliat trains cannot pas-s his obstructions he ccamaences telegraphing all over America that he cant get material. i 'i - . . ■ *:a c C •/. , ...itf - - - Geo. W. Martld to Gen. Dodge; Omaha^ fTelegram) ratrxct licrU Eddy arrived in Oradhdi' yesterday morning, Mr*.House is' at Corinne, '' 'i at 't. Jieae-t t. -- ■ifi'' - f^vder to Gdh, Dod^j (3maI3L, 8 ^Telegram)" I'C " " ' Sanford officially notified Bent forbidding him stirring any material within 200 ft, of Central line on Promontory, J 'oor P. V. Hay den to GOftV Bodge, Phibaidelphia j 8;-p ? : • , u Your ^#te came wlien I had come On here and just commenced my lecturesi I sSnd you a paper, Just publiah®d,,:on the .geology of the • route from Ortaha to Salt Lake City, •r. • I do not think there are ayy valuable beds of coal along the lino 1124 April, 1869. . ' ,J ;♦* .A of the Pacific Railroal west of Ooalville. The next coal east la at Bear River, and Important mines will be found of f that line. You -will see by the dislocation of the beds that the exposures of the coal are accidental and cannot be numerous. The ereat coal fields of the _ west commence about 15 or 20 miles east of Green River and extend to Carbon Station, That there is little or lio coal in Salt Lake Valley and vicinity we may know from the fact that Brisham Young has for years offered a great reward to any one who would discover coal within a reasonable distance of Salt Lake City, and the coal used there is at this time transported from Coalvllle to Salt Lake City. ^ I If you fail to get my numerous notes on the geology of Wyoming and Colorado Territorosi, Ho. 2, let me know at once and I will s^end you a another copy. I shall go over the whol^ ground again in June and I will ■give you all the facts I can get with pleasure. ^ ^ 0 0 Oeo. L. Miiy^er to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 8:- . _ , , km much letter. Dent-work yourself out down ther«» _ --f z -^nn'^ : » • « ts : . I think. .8 you say, ye- have already got the enemy good as down. Clements and nil.lmson had pne before your letter reachedl " snyder has given, you definite accounts, pf their ride over the road, .JyvXWfV • thinks yon will ho ahle tojiphh1| l1 amson.^^ 1125 'tl irrotKii nt . •til '■ - ■ ."i ,. ''i-i;?!- April, 1869. • ' f t '' '.'Sf\,. '' X '' '. I ■ r . r ..fc . J gn^dar suggested a doubt about"the publioat-ion of the Ames feply to Huntington and I am '.vithholding It, since you said nothing about - - it, until r see signs of it East. It is to me as being a masterly answer. You wrote it, and you know you di^^ o f : I want you to me a favor. I have asked it-in vain of Durant •.?? for whom I have done, I fear much more than he deserved,, and he has'-.-jO failed to care for me or iny interests. When hw was weak he. required .. my help, and at much hazard, after he was down-as I supposed forever, _• I tried to let him fall easilyJ even when as good a friend as you are advised me to silence. He'was the t'oal^s representative, he had been kind to me, I admired his great pluck and ability,- and I stood by him as I always stand by my old friends. • » ll-r:. Now this is what I want; I h ve fought with you anji for your for nearly four years- I mean for the road for which you have peroonally done 90 much. T have done 'it to Such an "extent and in the face of so many stroms that I havo^oome to bo regarded as the champion of the line and its managers by friend and foe. I have perhaps done more to settle conflicts between the line and Omaha on several occasions than any other tto men in Omaha. This, I think, is the unanimous opinion of our people, and I am sure It Is the opinion tef Mr. Snydqr-, IJr. * 'XI " Hoxie. Mr. Ciank^Col. Browns on and all the rest of your represontattives. In the recent fight I have, I am sure, given Mr. ^nvder a r.x r 1125 April, 1869. . 11 , J i't ; valuable indirect support in a trying time, aside to my hea^y respon883 to your suggestions rrhich I am flattered to have you so cordially approve. T was the only man in all this section of country who dared to speak out and change the comment of opinion as you know, ' l5o much preliminary, and now to business, ' " " % ' " . w , You do ^300,000 worth of printing in New York and Chicago yearly. (>f"this amount, with a fine office and ready to do it, we do only 4 or ■ 'fe' thousand a year; the Republican a much perhaps"; the Nonpareil perhaps more whils^t a favored job office in this city conducted by Gray gets as hi'gh as 4 or 5 thousand a month# A job office that can~ not- dixcel on work, tha-t charges as hi(^ and higheir than we do, ' * and that has not the slightest po ver to do you the ^-BAighAast good. It is all accomplisrted by Ham atfd Eudd ami one or two clerks, whilst Mr. Snyder ddea not'desire to and Jwould not interfere. Now I want you to have Mr.- Ames addair» ^ilion stop this injus- '^''tide. If after all I have done for the road you-cannot give me its business, 1 beg of you in the naaie 6f all that Is right:to-.giVe it to the Nonpareil fiCnd Republican. It is a shame that a corporation lilMI yours shotlld'linO^the of absence, unknown and ireosponsible men with moneywhBn the newspapers dd so' much to help it. My article ift^ybUr^'ii'Ad's alone hda done you mOf*© gOod than yotir whole job work In printing could do me if I had It myself, and I say I have a 1127 Aoril, 1869. • . ^ righteouG coid woll; earned claim upon you for a definite contract for printing articles, I am ready to do it at Chicago rates and quality., giving a card that no pay shall be asked unless. I do this. The Republica ; paper never does anything for you; it is and always has been, as you know, agains t you, but if you camot give, this work to me ■ ¥ youmught to give it even to that concern or the the Nonpareil You - ought to susta'n the Ilorald with at-lest $50,000 in- printing a year, provided we will do .it^ee well- and at the some rates as it can be done in Chicago, which we are ready -to give cards to do. Authorize such, contracts and we wili^i inynedately prepare for the work. This is ? . r u 0 ' #1 business, G-aneral, eend you see I am in earnept. You know^.hw® m^y ^ years we have otimgglod on here in building up- this region of country. .You Have been in high position. I in, a low one, but. General you know how I have stqo d by you and all your interests. I have never - flinched or faltered and never will. !\h' Joe Wilson» the Land Commissioner, Oscar Davis. your agent, say 80'and evem RepuMican in Chnaha will toll you that I have the beat f * pfiper in this whola country out of Chicago.and St. Louis and th' I it is ddiing ton tlmds'a® awah for^the advancement of settlement and business cn'^ydur line than all othe«>e putt together. ^ Now I ask if ,I ought not to have my peward-not in bribes, not in eb li:sro -nl: 1128 April, 1669. X , llnft/ J.i favors as such, but dkn the simple pr:-vlege of doing your printing on ^iriv an honest business basis-or my. share of your printihg-say $50,000 of your $300,000 per year; a. contract for this amount so that I can pre pare to execute the work. Please read and ponder. You know how bic- (freely I talk, to you and will excuse this franlmess of style which is my own. If I am right lay my claim before Mr. Ames, Mr. Dillon and Mr. Duff, and act if you can as I. know you will.» . • . ♦ ou i J. M«^ Ii;d{i -to G-en. Dodge, OmaJja, 8:- no I arrived here from Salt Lake yesterday^t-o take charge of the office during Mr. Hpus^Js absence, there being nothLng.moro''for me to attend to out there, I left Mr, House at Ogden expecting to dtart for Promontory the next day (3rd inst.) i. At the suggestion of Mr. House. I obtained the refusal of suff icient: land at Desert for station, shops with some eighty acres suitable for a town sits, ttrt: ground can be bought for $4000 cash and the owners agreed'td'-hoM ft at that figure until the loth inst, I told Mf. House about'It btJt think Jiothing has been done since. I also informed Mr, Snyder yesterday, as ordered t6 do by Mrl' House, oyi fljM» .1 found here in the office an invoice of Ord. stores which came nj '•>! during mbsence and ifiae'ilot forwarded. Gen. Myer told attJiasIf^ December that it was nartf iMNMlssary fler'you to make retui^SyV'tHaf he had carrlied,all the iMCelgedllar on hta papers, and if I would furnish 1129 April, 1869. .' , i' nf'J^ him with receipts showing to whom it had bden transferred he wduld himself invoice it to the parties. I gave him receipts covering every article for which you were responsible. The Ciiief clerk told me to day that the M. Genl. requires you to make returns, and I have » t - made arrangements to have them gotten up immediately and will forward ' them to you for signature, 'nlv -I*") i; W. Snyder. to Gen. 12od£e,' Onaha, 8 (Telegram) , ."T " ./*. Track crossed Bear R^ver yesterday; men at ttinnel No, 3 on •t - strike for pay due. Quiet injooy d®partmen't but must have help very quick. J r-i •-'.■.I't o/.; 01 S. Seymour to Gen. Dp^e, Prpmontory, 9: (Telegram) ',)! Central track at ten yoaterday was 32 miles west ofa •v-ltfr *onumentj Union itgKiiijf 48 east. U iyt^Note: Hijdenbrand to Goni Dodr.e, New York, IG:- lal In relation to check given him by Hudnutt, cAdifcilUd ' -WOX ^ Megeqth tO ?. Sayder, Wahsatch, 11:- . . "I'i b.'J t-I " . . .. .1 Last night we had hers 37 loaded cars 13 switched off at ^ Eo!io qnd 10 at Castle Rock, Ve gst them up so slowly I have conolude4 Wiw.:have as many as we will get up for next 15 days* You can see by estimating ft. that wq have over~|iooo,ooo in ft, and it as much as I felt willing to risk and have adviaeti Hurd to stop checking until we get some out of thsyard. On moat of tints ft, we cannot realize 1130 ■ . ';'i:'.. V '' • 1-,. April, 18G9. :y^f «x:!' a until delivered at destination and as a natural consequence has about used up our small change. Our ft. bills so far this month have been about $10,000 per day. Another reason for not wanting any more ft. is that nearly all the men west of tais have struck and will not allow those that are willing tb''work to do so. Threats have been openly made that no car can run west of this after the 1st, if the-men are not paid off, and the damned rascals would as Soon wreck one of our cars as not if it should get off the track, On my return from Echo today all along tlie line of the rofi'd where there was camps were squads of drunken men; their : oney is about gone and as soon as their credit^uns out hunger will drive them to some more desperate means of getting a living than work. I heard an engiiieer tell Earl that every engineer west was in the league not to imn a car after the*3r6th if not paid, and at same time-said that when ® ' th«y left the engines would want to go to the shops^ So you will see that things are not in the most pleasant fix here. I write this to Justify Megreath & Co, for holding up checking goods until we can clean up cars already checked. ^ ' S. Seymour to Gen, Dodge Brigham City 10 (TelsgrAmJ "."oj . , Central track last night 20 miles west of Monument, ' Ro track ifclV^bn'Unioh"last 8 days,* *'v • Xu JA : : lisi iji'' » '.I'O April, 1869, ,C^?I i -c- « House to Gen. Dodge ;to Gen. Dodge, Corinne, Utah, 10;- ' ev»' ■' ^ have already sold ^85,000 worth of property at Bear _River. How shall I settle thi^ matter with the people hnre? Answer. ojiB ' r Seymour to Gen. Dodge. Brigham City, 10 (Telegram) Please post me every day or two all about matters in WashliiSton, f 1' jrr,v - . s \co . • , Note, N. P. Chipman to-Gen. Dodge, Washington, 10:-, . w Wants a pass for his brother-in-law; says he is going to California to take charge of a Mission Church. ■fif , Note:- Instructions to Gen, Dodge about settling with C.P.Co,, -and to use up siarpliis stock of iron steel &q, on hand; and to have -every thief r^jid incompotent man rey|foed as soon as his place can be filled with « better man. r. * ve - ' i h' !*.>> .ih.lt gt, H. Miller to,!. Snyder, Brigham City, 12:-, j. IIJ? 1 returned to this point last night from Promontory; came in with a lot ofmulo teams belonging to a sub contractor who is . shortly goifigj^n to t^. Nerthom Pacific. The information gaines while there I will give to you substantially as follows: Finetrltoek contracts a s a rule have been very profitable and are.more susceptible of producing large returns than the ordinary run of grading contracts: About a year ago there was one, James Farrell, XA132 V'-' w. -'■f: April, 1869. • -"S came out from New York wit'houi a dollar "and for some time was thd -'-recipient of the'"bounties of his celtic friends; through the Influence «' of Carraichale he obtained a sub contract for rock grading from S^B. Reed, the stipuations of the contract read rock, and the price claimed per yrd. $5 was allowed, under this false statement; what t roc^c existed within the limits of his contract was only sand rook rtiJO"*# which cost him Including wages, ^tock expenses,'&C. $250 per yd. a clear gain to the aforesaid of $2.90 per yd.'.'.-This-man will admit ' himself (so t am informed) that he has made over $50,000 on that and ''' other jobs, from off a capital of-nothing, and now intends trying ..is ^ expetience-backed by his present capital-along the line of the Northern Pacific. ThiswInfonaation is in the main correct as I received it from a party who was at «ne time a foreman of the aforesaid pontract. SecOndJ-■ 'In feferenoe to ties and their delivery, I rode down from Promontc«py with a.man who 11 the owner of 86 mule teams, and has b b«att"oll!#itged in thaP daCLiVery of ties. He contracted for and received $i6"per dayt for aa»h'"tr<Wua»«l»d on sKtte days only one team would be at work, on other^ys a t%w of his toams would make.a trip and during the whole course of the day perhaps only two dozen tiea would bo delivered d'latribLrtod. When he thought he had tiee enough ahead so as not to out Mo taaun- to* waftireiy-outa|#o parties for ifcoao'i i lioAt lo 'uo .♦'t; yjiolo' ' lo ana ! I . - ■> r Vf ■ ■ ■ - J -•'.: April, 1869, . . jfiX. »I ap' the transportation of freight, and way he has made consider able money, aiough-to enable him to imcest several ,thousand dollars in land along the lineof the road, considerable portion of which is at Corinne City» , . ; '.'.o rncJti ' J Carmichael has made equally as much If nbt.more than any other sub on the road, and judging from what some of his own me. i tell me, he is the most.accomplished thief ig^t^e construction, and he has around him the worst gang of.cut-throats and marauders that it has ever been my misfortune to fdll in with. When I was in their midst they were cl highly delighted at the prospect before them of cutting the Chinamen into small pieces. Hill Green are also at Promontory and they are entirely bank- »if>',rupt, the firm's liabilities being_over a quartejq^of a million. From what I saw and learned I dent believe any contractor is making much d » money on the works aA around Promontory. They have very heavy rock work largo through and are wprking the same men all day and up to 10 o'clock at nightj night work and §uredaya fi0a.hle wages, besides this it requires many taams to be taken: off- from Aegitimate work for the ; purpose of hauling binish to keep their night fire blazing. Some of V * these rock contracts, however, have been given out at fi ures ranging '( .. fron-thirty to forty dollars fter yards, but you may rest assured that should any of the m moroly get out of their presont contract without 1184 April, 1869. losins money they will be certain .to make uo the loss before -they, get .through with it. , r , .1 L Matters here are at a stand still; there has been no track laid forthree oi* four days, and I understand by last night's -report that » .the Junction will not be decided upon until May, If you see Mr, Poppieton inform him that Judge Robinson is at present at Corinne, and I learn from good authority that he has not at present any intention of commencing suit, but is there on business -with the contractors of theC.P.R^R. I will remain between this place and Corinne; cannot go to Promontory vary often, as it very ^eaypensive euid my treasury is growing ^extremely low. i , Oliver ^es to Gen, Podge, North East on, 12;- ,-0 vrmnl'l Your telegram a aying you would leave for the west Siinday . night is received. The arrangement made to settle on point of Junction we have not yet le^arnad definl^tely wo have yet on]^ the riimors of the papers. J^a9-/a•tt^ment is better th^n a constant figh*^, but —i. jtiao infonaation.we yet hevej is not as fiavorable as we hoped. To give the Central Pacific / th® .fJ^btion at Ogden, la giving all they claimed. They only paying us for our road to Promontory Poipt and probably not -I,, saying neay &e puoh «a it has oos^ us* * • j j , ^ The Qammltte# Qhos<l^ t<^ ^ out qo the road and take charge of construction and everything else on the line and report at the PCi: 1135 35? April, 1869. » —.-^wearliest moment has not yet started. I h&ve a telesram today frc^m Dillon wanting si copy of resolution appointing thd Coinnitee with the full power of the Board. ' I will telegraph our Secretary in the morning to send It to him. ... .. ^ . .. - Oi^r money matters are In a^bad'state and I fear before we-get them running smoothly we shall have s ^me more difficulty with our men - on line of road, though I hope just as soon as *we get our offkce and "-'^•Board removed to Poston to have things very mu"ch smoother. - • I want you to take full charge of the engineering department and "in order to *flnish up the road we mus t * use the'utmo r t economy in our ^ finances. TTe will got things working here smoothly soon, and as soon as the road is opened wo shall have such a flow of business as will - at once give us credit. Smdoth up'the road so itl^ill run well and r:.;. i' before another winter sets in we should have ur •machine ohops snowfences-, water tanks and reservoirs all prepared, and we think'wd shall wwoug^h Veiling stock all tWo^^fomands ^pon. i t. - • Yoti will prdbalfiLy /rtEhd Dillon at Oinaha.. Price was here Satur- *• day and left for Washlngtdn Saturday ni^t and will go out witli you over ' the foad if he can got hono iw'flihe, I sfioWld not# however, delay my visit on ac ount of delay of Mr« Brlsio, arf the of this Commltoo on lino of road iJBs^itlal to lUf spaedj^ eompXetion and the t/.W ' i-nv .1^ Oili J . t. .oiv r "J1136 ■T.i,. April, 1869. »i:?i A rjeslioration of confidence to its stockholders v -'Jtyi rr*' I /Oliver Ames to Coll Silas Seyiaour, North Easton, 12;- ^ . <; r ♦ • Xou will please give to Gen, G. M. Dodge,, Chief Engineer of this Company, all the maps, prfifiies and contracts you may have -relat ing to the^ ai^gineering and construction of tlie road, together witLi such other informa^ic^j as you may have of service to the Company, and report to this office either in New York or Boston, as you may be. . required* Note: 01iYe£_Amea to Gen, Dodga, New York, 13:-, , 'Ci' V . Notio® of stockholders* meeting of U.P.R. R*. ilei4tiL Noter W^W,Boyj^pgton to Gen._Iludge, Chicago, 13,:- ,, '■J V' ^ relation to specifications for the various mechanicql workni has made an estimate for the bui .Idings, &c, , , , V ■ 't.ilt ■ J - h -:cF • ■V' X M Oliver Ames w- to Gen, • I - '' —^ ■ :ib I enclose herewith a dismissal of Col, Seymour from,service of th^ ;comply on the iin^,jPg. jpoad. You may forward it to .^im i;.imediai^ly or:,]>ii||d it to^h4jiy,ii^|i^ you reach his scone of duty. I suppose ptifjAJfc a^Qtitiyy to 6|Bipa one there and a, poor man is better than S-a rr^ ,, , , ^ 1 ,6,W,Y. Schtmonsky to W. Snyder, Echo, 13:«„ ,, , _ - • y . * - i;: • J . Clouds and^ tJa^e4teni|^ wpathor while I^^do^rite, and dark ■' X, >\;f3ioo9d.nc feelinsa awang iMp. |Ir«. xlQ9.d> h&8 9>2?2^jL !V3C1^ ^ji^XX t^lTiO IfOC xiar, April, 1869. «- 1. up with new carpet at *the end of the thin- and I do believe that even smal "'room will be talten because msrse-needs it—there is a bic family here. I had this roora built with my own lumber-not that I ~ claim it, I had paid v/ith my time to Bromley and this time as I-Ir.- Reed thinks beloncs to the Company, so I see my dismissal hourly be fore me. I begrugde nobody-but I would likd to look at the last scramble. Seymour (the Colonel) looks at these things as his private prpperty, while Mrs. Reed marks all furniture, bedding, &c^, with i S.B.R.- may they long live and prosper. "* ' I sympathized earnestly with you all the time. T know every disaster put on your shoulders, while our poor work, which I maintain ■^ehould have bean first class-as on this section we all the time in the " beat and glorious weather and plenty of moneyj but where thingah were done in such a suspicious way-nothing else could haVe-been ex pected. Now to na'ibnry alonei On• Strawberry'Ford the engineer, Truesdale wont aec6pt the sound stoneB because too small and outside of reach of apecificatiott-dwon comes North with orders to accept them-the insin uation being held out that Dr. Purant, is in cahutea with Whit^. and Warren the solietmen. Now suppose It were so, would the-Doctor being more interested In the road not rather i«h (cahutea or no) the work well done? Are life of passengers and- loss df goods and rolling stock 11S8-- ■ April, 1869, .>';rx nothing? Bl^t you know where i-t ooines from. Winter work is "bad but ' there is excusQ, but da it in this case? How-often have the slides of the sand cuts not closed the road; a small wall (sustaining) of 11 ft, would have prevented it, the sand below forced out, the cost would long ago have paid for the work. Lt would have been cheaper than takin-g more out at an increase of the enormous height of cut. Think of'sheet piling in the salt flafes ifor the purpose of. merely ptunping the water out and making an embcMnkment when it could have been quicker and better accomplished. The rround being perfectly level, by simply - planking, laying track and afterwards raising it to any height by gravel trains. * . ■ . • . .. I ktfow'4ivMitared of faults athd frauds, • I dan prove a defaulting of I of about ffeoOO lately in-favor of Olirnicliael." 1 know of " Brlgtiom Young Shi new'wagons funder prete^ise- of work on gi^hde-)"^' which he hauled t^ Salt Lake and sold-the report of it being made and squashed.!^ These things are nothing and would mean nothing if -there in fould not lay the igerra of disasters which inevitably fall back tn youand even tiieso things must bo supprswwWHi or else they Would add -ter- **'*>ibly to the discredH of this roaTf.''*% feel IWce the accomplice of criminals, 'If I can help you by those' hinits to mend up and better the road for your and the Co pany*s sake I shall feel" thankful, anyhbw 1139 April, 1869. __ _ . . , lliqA forgive thi-s intrusion and regard it aj being well meant. - Now I would ask a kind of favor from you, whose refusal will not in the least affect me as I do it in - the belief that I have wronged the man, >3 I am positively sure that the fait of the reason of his dismissal lay direct with Mr, fieed. as he states that he im plicitly obeyed Mr. Reed*s special orders in regard to the Weber bridges, I . mean Capt, Bates, He wants a contract for delivering at Echo Sta tion 50 and upwards of tons of coal daily. You will Ineed all this CDoal as Spragua has gone to his limits. He asks the same as Spra^-cue has. Now, the owners of the coal is a company in Salt Lake (Mitchell & Co) of some twenty men. Bates does merely the hauling but these ' men go his full security, ^ The mines are this side of Boalville but J:ho same distance^ the coal is exactly the same if not superior, terms, &c. same as Sprague. I do believe tlie contract will not be bad, as I think the company bettor monopolize the coal trade and sell to the California Company. These men will bind themselves to exclusive trade with the U.P.R'R, not that 1 propose sk speculation to the com pany, but in case of need to avoid a dangerous co:petition. My wife loaves, and i close* In case you. honor me with an answer w 11 li jiofftiiipadi.it Mrs....Raad- is very curious and I fear i I i . z - i 1140 1 April, 1869. >rWm». E. Chandler to Gen. Dodge, Washington", 13:- .':r.8x ♦x.tnA ' set... :ot) rfi I called on .Judge Dent and offered hinu the retainer as re quested by you. He didn't seem satisfied.;and asked me to talk with?-' Paige, his iJjfirtner. Paige said they ^jreferred .some arrangement for a yearly fee-say $5 00 to $1000 per month-that they had. just been offered flOOO per month to fight us , &s. have no idea of taking $500 as a retainer, which would keep them still ; 5:c., but must have a yearly arrangement. The Judge said-that Gen. Rawlins had said to him that he would be retained by the U.P.R.R*, and he had been expecting a very liberal proposition. I talked prudently and discreetly with them, but they declined detainer, and await propositions for a definite arrange ment. .1 4 'tis .btilnKiDlGated resiilts to Mr« Ames and he said, "Let them gor- we will not pay such stun". I suggested that perhaps we had better submit to it until our bonds .vere all delivered, but he said, "No" and so I lot it drop.. I shall toll Judge D. that the .Company is in a transi tion state and that 1 do not gpet any defdnliel answer. I suppose they mean to get not less than $600D out of ut It they get anything. Judge D. ie a clever, well-meaning mam, but he has got into the hands of '•c Paige, Who is a smart, shahp money-makingr--- . « Yesterday morning the Cabinet considered the subject of.: the new 1141 April, 1869. ':xr Commissioners and will probablj' appoiji't, shortly. I shw, Gov. ■ a moment yesterday, and will see him -eilid Gerl^ Rawlins aga.in tliis morn ing and give them our names, 'l.'-'.- . J" * 1 - , , I sent you Gen. Culcshing's and m^r opinion y^sterdpy by mail^ No tiling else nev/. The office seekers are getting terribly disappoint ed as the appointments oome off , C Tichenor to. Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 14:- ,10 '' 'J . ■ ^".*11 r.l- Is Jim "ilson going, to make a fight for Senator? I see your name mentioned in a number of papery* amongst the candidates. Judge ; Wj'ight is a very anxious candidate, and as our nominating convention meets in a I'ew days I want to know yotUc wishes. We can control the legislative nominations in this county if necessary, but dont care to ^ make a fight ag^inat i('riBht nwiRfls you or Jim Wilson are interested 'I can also do acme tiling in the matter of..'legislative mominations in GuUirio, Dail^ CBMMne, ^ar. 10114 aftveral other counties, but have nol reliah..for that w^ffc unlesa it j.o servo you or Wilson.. : ; How did look j^t WafMngton whan yt)u left? What shape is ' tihui Marshalship In? I tell ^^j^u that if Jtta Wjj^on is going to be a candidate for Senator be had better pee to It that Hedrick Is not appointed Special Mail Agent-unieae he pl»484s |il»ttelf in writ to catpjport hiiDa^t ?? rfj .ittwit0 "S'J/i Iill42 ' v.. .. , • I. . . ' m'} ^ ■ » rii:.-' ■ V ■" dfiX: D. B. Randolph Koim to Gen. D odn:e, V^ashinRton, 14 :- ■. . . ^ You will probably remember the pass over your road for Mr. I'^oQ (of the Press) in relation to which I* spoke to you, I presume you have since received the supply you were expecting. Would you please forward tickets promised for Mr, D. R. McKee to the care of "J"? 0 N. Y, Associated Press Office, Washington, D.C.?- . . ■■ rjl l1 enfidi Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodge, Boston, 14 (Telegram) Dont remove office from Omaha till advised from me. dAlr -'t; J. 0, Hudnutt to Gen. Dodge, Dmatllla River, 15:- ,j, 4 - ^ A week of good weather has been Improved and my second line over the mountains connected wi Mi the first on the Grande Ronde Rlve:^^ 12 miles from the summit east side and we have- run down 10 miles from the summit west. Grade used In both sides of summit 2.0 (105 Ft, per mile). Thl^ can be madq some lighter by encounterijig heavy vork. < Height of summit 4260 ft. or 162 ft, lower than the Birch Creek Pass. This range not so high but the ascent and most espoci^ly the . - • j I ^ descent west Is very short. The line I have now got will be of cheap contructlon, . - ' 'ici-rr -x • , About 12 miles more will carry me to the Umatllla River, whore the question of grade ceases to be troublesome. Today Is very stormy and snow one foot deep , has fallen In Mie mountains. The whole route ~ ■ f-P' • , . « .. . 'if' April, 1869. .i - ■ ■• . ■ . ■•■ . ■ .' ?T. /. I '' -'jifl . ." has bean through two foot of snow and very thick tTimber and brush ' . . ' • < . *"• ' J" . ' J which has hindered us very much. ** Have jU3"t moved down fro' the summit to the Umatilla today and tomorrow shall 'pack some of my mules up Meacham Creek where we left * off as my train cannot make 'the canon. Once down to the Umatilla there is no further troubl^, " * " I have not" heard froid Omaha for a long time, and never learned whether you received my map and estimate_bf 250 miles of lino, which I sent you frdm Boise City. ' Vmen I reach Dallas shall put my camp on to a boat and drop down the* river. Please inform'me* w*hat disposition to make of my camp, ' j c' ' V i u ■■ 1' SX outfit and mules 4;c, and what route you wish "me to return. " - ■■ 2 ■ ■ ^ ^ 1 ^ . -.J 'I . u c. • rfj W. any dor t.n Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 15:- • itl " . . f... r " ' - I will be over to see you at 7^9^clbck this B. , *if you will . '■'^"7' j.; I bo at home during the evening. ' ■ ' S. Seymour. Webster Snyder, Birgham City, 15:- (Telegram) Sidings were put ^n east of Bear River on account of plenty of good, available water from Box Elder Creek. No water*oh westsld'e for many miles and Bear River wa-ter very bad in summer. When will Dillon be here? 0 Lf'C) V < ' I »■ '" 4 W. Sny der'to'CW. Dodge, Omaha, 16:- (Telegram) 1144 April, 1869. . flioA -vJ Bent telegraptjia;^his morning the Central continues to push their .work qh )eastor»'r«lope;'.dont (driderstand it if act of Congress is of no account, Chinapien-at work near symnit. , . r ft ' r-O/'ftlMWl {'(' W. E. Chandler to Gen. Podfre^ Washington, 16 (Telegram-)- , ^cvOpinion iistai>t^d:.Monday, All await Warren* s report to be ready next week. Ndw Commission will be appointed immediatelyi .-cjf;rtu W. Snyder to Gen. Dod.nie. Omajaa, 16 (Telegram) (unS Sm im»^' See fifth page of New York. World, April Igth^ «*w II .ft, L., Hoxic to W. Snydar, Hawlins, 16:- i'il' • Warren telegraphs me that at 6 P. M. last night there ianeeded 22S cars ties, 30 of iron west of Wahsatch to close vp to- ,, Promontory summit. I have 243 cars ties loaded and shall be through,. loading this week. Letter regarding opal received-, 'and also one aboift 1st Morg.. .Am glad to hekr "the news. -• • - iifote: Hfenry Delojng. to Gen, Dodge, Council Bluffs, 16:- . ' • In relBtloxi lo Gen. Dodge's spiritual welfare; says the General has grown old so fast and thinks it is too much business. « • Tgr Boylngt'Oo to Gen. Bodge>. .Chicago, 17s-. Enoloses set of tracings of house, &c., AieheD nsrtjhwf W.SnidfliL_to Gen. -^odge, Omaha, 17 (Telegram) •aillew f •Iff April, 1809. * " Your letter with enclosed received pt 5:30 P. Dillon tele graphed Kennedy yesterday to pay only men employed by Co .pany untl 'w he reached Echo, ^ill send D. letters tomorrow. . No. 2 (Telegram) ' I send you Blickensderfer's dispatch as received. Dont understand it as I have not telegraphed him anything except that yuu were at Council Bluffs, , ' Thos -. B. Morris to Gen, Dodge § Promontory, 17 (Telegram) Central Pacific track tonight 2 miles pf Monument jPoint, If we have no strike will be ready for track in 15 days. Final estimate completed on all but about 7 miles. Can turn work over at any time with few days notice. *11 V;, Snyder to Gen. Dodge. Omaha, 17 (TelegramJ ttfrf* - »• -f,; gllckensderfer says: • "Have received telegraph. , Course and distance between Centi^f pacific. «:#ro at Ogden and some station of U.P. line; also bearings 6'f C. V," and aong D.P. tangents: immediately. No. 2. (Telegram) ' ? ♦ : , - Bllck^^l^jjiileupfer wishes -to know where he c.an ^et quantities between Ogden and ffllAdldt Wells. - Add ress care Secy^ of Interior, ,^d<wr.O Washington, No.3, (Telegram) I get nothing direftt frcm Central P acific, but outside 1146 April, 1859. ., ' i; j ftTfi; dispatches say that they are within 3 miles of Monument Point. Think *■ Duff is not on todny's train,- ^ n®" •xo No. 4 (Telegram) III fttwln •• ^ , onr" 4 " ' • ' Have telegrap'K"^15uf# req uesting tiTm to 'At*op and see you at Council Bluffsj also want-to gsi exact location end of Central. <• n • T . ./• i--,- a •>» •L ^ ■; I ^/''■^os, B. Morris to Geh. DOdge, promontory, 17: I ^ - I was anxious before afisweri^iS -your question ahout the grade at Green River-on the location made by yOurself-to hear froix a reli able source th^r"^grades used east of there, also soiie additional facts as to the manner iii which the road was constructed.; how well the track was surfaced and wh-thor the settling of-the large embankments had not very materially increased the grade uSed in locating. I am now satis- ^ the location is the best and true engineering one-assuming that the location ffir 160 miles eas€ of thf point is the correct one-becauae I consider the ruling grade of' tha 150 miles east of Green * River to bo tfie grade'which controls" the grade used in or© ssing the Didi«e between Green ^Iver and Black's Fork, If all the grades east of nuaking Asp*(excepting the Black Hills) could have been made 53 ft. per mile I then should have used a 90 or lOO'ft. grade there and a hfiI mT : -I'c^ ti T • . helping engine. I consider the futft Voh give me 111 yo«r J-Stfttei-, via; "that .an 1147 ■"\ »* ■■ April, 18C9. . , "* ;"" * engine will haul more cars over grades east of Oreen River them over the Green River grade" is not due to the located grades nor the curva ture, but to some inferiority in surfacing the track on the grade or to the increased grade due to the imperfectly made embankments. Of the general question of grades, curvature and general -questions of location, I think a little more in favor of heavy grades than most - engineers. I prefer'to make low gradqs most of the way and then put T^'in a division of heavy, very heavy grades to overcome the elevation. -While engaged in locating the Rondout & Oswego R.R. this question. , caifle up, l ( ±n connection with my father made the following table) which I found by "comparison'agreed very nearly with the guaranteed "duty" o^' Baldwin's best locomotives:- • Assume that the "load of one engine is 100 units-~thus; , One engine upon a 14vel "f ♦ 100.*- < Grade 0,0 load of li eng, 100 Tw6 engines Upon 30 ft* grade i enp;" 20 ft, ^ 50 Two and 1"*2 Engines' ; 30 ft# e^lOO " 30 40 Three Engines ' ."-f-;i»100 " 40 ft-*^ o*" 't -f" f».fy rftt Vr. ,.rr.loo " 60 Ft, ^ * 25, ' ."-f-.,.100 " 40 ft. " 33 1-3. • * ;t od ot ' ■ • ■ rr« Ar. ..rr.lOO " 60 Ft. • 25. Five'*' «• " rre*f hf $0 100 . _ 80 ft. " 20. glx P? 100 100 . • 100 " " 16 2-3, . 100 " 16 Fro.u thia I say if the grade on the plains Was 40 ft, per mile we could tidb -100 fti", grades on the- mountain divisions and on3y fully. u«'- April, 1869. -'friA use the second enf^ine which it is calculated shall he put on the heavy grades. Even if the same engine is used on the heavy grades that is used on the plains, I think the above, arrangement is the correct one, as she could make two trips up the grade and have each t5me a full load. From a report of. Oliver H. Barnes, C.E., on lines surveyed in .connection with the Dutchess & Columbia ^.R., lately ublished, I take .the following: "Uppn a gradient of 60 ft. per mile an engine , witth its tender weighing 50 tons v/ill take up at a speed of 10 miles per hour, 18 loaded cars of 17 tons--306 tons. Upon 34 ft, grade 13.2 cars at 17 tons- 244.4 tons. Adding 50 tons per engine and we have 356 tons on 60 ft, grade and 274 tons on34 ft. grade. Now the load of same engine on level grade is 1424 tons, apply my table to load of 1424 tpna and we hav® on level 100; on 60 ft. grade 25 or 25-100 of 1424 tons. 356 tons for load of engine on 60 ft. * " 'grade and for 34 ft. grade 19.23-100 X 1424--273.8 tons, which agrees very well with Ur. Barnes' reprt. It is not true engineering on grades to maafli the grades and, make them heavy so as to enable you to dpubl,© your whole ibf it*? ^ - A»s regards the curvature on Green River grade-had a 90 ft. grade "• * r • ' 1 been used the amount of curvature would have been very slightly o i«* ui 0^0^^ 9is»in r . i ' ?ort ihm miff 1149 wrt ".vV'l, '1 . , X' '''i .1' 'r ^ r^-rt; -April; 1869. . . . , m \J ' • « .' I. . . I . ' - r — - '• ■ -- * , r. ^ r decreased because there was a bench which was ,iust passed by the 60 ft. * grade. Had the -^rade used been 90 it would have been necessary to * put in a piece of level grade at this point and made all the curves now used. ^ I had thought xuitil I saw Mr. House that you were fully informed as to the work here* ahd the line* which" this company were building in air its details. The" line which is being built up to the big fill (station 3030 is the line located by you-80 ft. to mile and 6 curves) except in one place, near station 2730, her the line was thrown in by increasing the curvature to avoid long swamp; change was to add 30 curvature In one degree curve SLhd 220* ft, of distsuice. A-t the big .O. fill the alihgmeht has been battered by throwing a tangent across the gulch in place of turning in as was the original location. The em- » ■ ' I ' T • bankment has been very much increased; this is being filled by trestle V ^ work. The alteration also mad e the rock cut lighter. There are two _ f 8 curves at either end of tangent which can bfe reduced to 6 by taking off a little more rock all of which can be used* in the fill. At station 3053 a 10 curve is used which runs around the point there and leaves very little of the hlg rock cut and allows the 6 curve tb lay flurther up the hill, decreasing the long fill but increasing the distance. 2e next rock cut near station 3030 is very much decreased by 1150 April, 1869. another 10 cruve. Prom, station 3090 to 3110-90 ft. grade and align ment are both used. Rock cut at 3115 is taken out on 80 ft, line and fot very nearly to 80 .ft, grade. Fro.. 3120 to 3155 there is a tenporarjr line having a ,ntDnb©rwOf 10 curves and a 116 ft. grade to station 3140 and level from there to 3155; from 3155 to summit 80 ft. line, curves and grades. Chas. Laughridge went north and v/est with 3, Lawrence and up .to yesterday I could hear nothing from hi.n. He was ^.in Oorinne yester day but I have not bean able to get one word out, of. hira. I hop.,^ , however, to see hiia tomorrow or Monday, There are two cuts on the- line of the C.p. Company on the east * • • slope of Promontory which willi noft be out until our line is grades unless the force is very mUch increased and worked _to better advantage. If*"oUjP track doe's not come ahead ^faster ttipiti it has during the last *^15 or'^ days ^"S will hate all of the grading out of the.way. j. The Central Co-Tipatoy have drawn aff all f.Qrce,3 east of the cross ing of Blue CreekJ r- , ' L. B. den. l&edgc, Chibago, 17 (Telegram) Mr. Duff nfit airiiea.• ■Expected daily; will telegraph his arrival. " " : ^ ' Jesse L.^tilli^s to bdn. Dod^j ^«hlcag»> l-Bini '"i .Ti: c'.f ryh *0try fUrttv .tn'-' arrival. I . , 1151 . .1 • , .. .1 . .i . if-ij " Wvm '•■'■ •wr;- ' ■S'" April, 1869. I learn here that ycsu "passed through here some days ago , and that Duff expected here soon. So I suppose there Is to be no meeting of Board in Boston on 22d, but only sto^kholde-rs, Whenever the Board does need to organizre, we ought all to be there to secure the right 'man; tut I 'suppose with all their warning the will not put Durant in again. ' Write me all the news about the road and the officers in New York, I cant understand about that five millions in Com, Exchange, back'money,* or is there any money there? Tell me how the bridge goes fto "^/'sn^dor" to-Gen, bodge, Oinaha, 18 CTelegramix: About throe miles of track laid yesterday* rrff To 2-18- (Letter) Pirat paid, missingv ; --afrtxr Wahsatch is as far as on bill regularly commer- . .. cial freighty wast of there ship at risk of owner in chartered cars and send wheh' If doitt interfere With construction material. We get $50 per car to Echo, $100 to Ogden from Wahsatch. The paymaster of western division will reach Wahsatch today with "^"funds to pay tor January. He has,paid for January from Cheyenne west. No, 5- (Telegram) 19:- ^ , Honefe telegraphed from^ i;>esert. about depot grounds. I dont know location. What do we need there? r :r r 1152 P April, 1869. , Note: Statement of 'rf. Snyder of the estimated earnings of the Union Pacific I^.R, froi^ April 9th to 15th, 1869.' : ^ tup c Note: Gee. C'Tr.ic, Jr» fo' Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 19:itnIlliF .ijif to Wants a situation. B'. House to Genv DOdge, Ogden, Utah, 20:* (Telegram)-,-,^' '• ' ^' *" Course of tangenf U.P. at Ogden Station .480 plus .80- north 38 degrees and 20 minutes west. Distance from same station to zero , on>C.P. 1V70 ft., course north 71 degrees wast, course of tangent ' central Pacific at' station zero north IG degrees west. ' Snyder to Gen. Dodge* Omaha, 20 (Telegram), ^ .""If'- tl, ^I-./yXwr-n ' Mr. Evans wants to know when you will leave for the West? rXH w-Uj. B. House to Gen. Dodge, Corinne, Utah, 20:- (Telegram) , , ' n- i - flave you given any order regarding miner's camp outfit and stock? If not will you when done with them? I have disbanded O'NIel's pprty 'and i^ goes ^aat j.n a .few days. • sfo''^ " : .t. Note: Geo. C. Tichenor to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 20:- ®n relation t'o shcubbery, , mtm "irtl £; Bdomer t« Gem. Dodge, Ghlcago, 2G:- Mr. Piltean, my partner in charge of raising bridges on your line informs me that 3'Sowe Bridgaa of my construction have fallen doitn-one of Ihra th« iw«t day aft.r it wa. ralsad, owlna to th. Imperf.dl Mviih *•>•*'"P. .pactod, and that ri -rr' tad wtf fflw t -153 .1 ^ April, 1869. , fiTci 'another (the 150 ft, combination) is giving^ wsTy, While T presume your Company will abtach no blame to me. for their J'alliriff down, yet to the uninitiated the odor wiLl fall upon me", I therefore protest against raising any more bridges upon .imperfect or unsafe masonry or supports, and have instructed my f<M?eman not to haise any nuore bridges upon imperfect masonry-only unden a written protest directed to the engineer in charge, and not until he has received said engineer's order in writing to do so. I am not' informed upon wh'at portion of the line these* accidents occurre--'' but infer that it is Upon Mr. Evan's portion, Mr. Evans has displayed masterly inactivity in forwarding my woriE since fxe has turned bridge builder, I would not knowingly do him or anyone Inlustlce, 'but it doefl i^eem .to me that he has done all he well coui^ to detain toy work and to bring m: in bad ador with yo\r Company, train. Mr, Sickels arrived thisTnbifnlHg^. Mr. Duff-fi^xpected evening^ . .eer, • , Ten ^ W. Snyder to Gen, Dodge „ "Qnalm^ 21 (Telegram) Central'with'IB irtfl®s .of sumiBit Promontory Point this morn- •ir»r*v nrt itig; we are within 1« mrlf##, " d.w.E. to Snyder, Promont&i^; SI- (Telegram) q._ , ■h.% • WBiurf CiP. le iS miles th# eonnecting pi^iat this morning but may'be detained iotow' for flllLtt bad condition; it has been raining. I will be here xintil tomorrow. 1154 % April, 1869. , ^r.r ./ ^yder to. Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 21 Telegram) r f* Your message to House- on location C.p. and U.-P, delivered 7 to him all right, Dillon at Promontory yesterday. No, 2- 21 Letter: yThe place called Desert near mouth oi! Weber la point near est Salt Lake, and if the Weber was bridged I think-.SL. shops and freight would leave the road there; bridge could be built I am informed for $2000., R.R. could control the town and make traffic take that direction,' ■/* ru/rfltT orW House*s dispatch dated Red Desert must refer to Desert, and I • ^ #ould recommend purchase of the land there, ^ill start men at once on-ties and timber w.est of Black Hills, . -rirl * f Jaa, P. Wilson-to Gen. Dodge, Fairfield, Iowa, 22:- , -ayfl tmlSlfr' I have youcNH of the 16th and .19th, . '•IffiJW/'iC 'have a ^aste now ^of the independence of private lif® and dont trhinl^'!Bmwill give up soon, I will not be a candidate for the Senate,' ' Gtta you get Tichenor to stick a few pins for AllisonJ I dont "t® '' think we oTaght to send an Inexperienced man lioewrrt Grimes, • ' c The Tribune (Chicago} published an editorial on my cabinet and HeflBWHoiMH matters, Wk44»t,;#|||^I,letely demoralized Washburn, Washburn attempted to take Whtta to for it when hhite told him he had lost iie&f April, 1869, •I ^ , 1. all confidence in hi-:i. ' Iwill tell you all -about it when I* see you. Townsend -wrote to -White in answer to his demand for his authority as to his statement that I had lost a place in the Cabinet on account of my connection v.ith the Mc. G, case; that Washburn told hiiir so, ' I see it announced that the two tracks will meet next Sunday, Is this true"? I hope the meeting at Boston today will put matters in good shape, and leave every rascal out of the directory. It is my purose to remain at home until instructed to' proceed- out on the road, Townsend will write no .ore for the Tribune after the 15th of July, at which time his contract will expire^ Vt-h v IT. SnydeV to Gen, "Dodge', Omaha, *22 (Telegram) hrwinoo I think Mr, Duff-is on train this p-. M. from Chicago,-lo J. 1flicl(^hsderfer, Jr. t-r (Jen. Dbdge, Washington Z2:- Yours of rYth is just* received contai ling quantities from mouth of i^eber to Htfinbofa-i-'Wells in gross, I an sorry those quanti ties will be f no ase to "ds. W© want the details of the quantities 80 we ' can institute comparisons between your line and ap; line between any desired point. This is necessary to "cfiip^^e th^ from point to point. I*have today teleg^ajtied'for'these'details and'if you have not sent them or have not got them when this reaches you let.me know at April, 1869. once, We are now calculating the quantities on C.P. line on detail f"* *for use in this coiaparison, The quantities were calculated in part while we were on line locatAng, hut I have not the results here, Thos. B, Morris to-Gen. Dodge, Promontory, 22 (telepam) ersfi' ^ ' C. P. track yesterday 22 miles east of Monument Point; raine here for three days. Mud in flats very bad. Central Company carried tS.es on to them; cant work ahinials. U,P, track at station 2740 ,11 miles east of summit,; S, Dillon to Sehi Bpdg®, Echo, 22 (Telegr^) ^ ^ 01 140(10 II you know lia^re Mr. Duff.is^.. ij^en will you and he be up? AnsW^T^® .C."'. . IT .-Mar : "" t - -"twifl It; «; .-»• »v. ' T, C. Durant ta DuCf,. Chicago, 22:-, (Telegram) .oiwoliin i leave Uiiq,.Pw Mn7 for .Omaha; was detained in New York to 'sigh' ' - ' f ' t -VT ' '''^ Sidney DllTE^i ^o- Co-n. Dodge, Echo, Utah, 22:- (Telegram) I saw Gotland and Stanford, Their line over Promontory Point'fB^eariy done.- Vm Vant ua to.atap and lay a track on their line. It wili taia lintil the 10th or 16th of July to finish our grading. What do you thlhft oMt, will it interfere with our settling with themT> V '■ o ?r> 1 ' -Thos. bI'.'«oMs tar (*n„ Dodge, ?romontor5, 22. (Telegrm) • • (!. f. »erog»->«B flat. Tmues oast ,of Upnuoent Point. They havo 2 miles raaterifcl on hand. «^fl 1167 April, 1869, ,?"^nr Sliekeng^erferj'-Jpi to Gen, Dodge, Washington, 22 (Telegram) .♦tttq rl ' ' Your iiuantities will .'hot answer. Send details per station immfediately, ' "/id T ' "ij r ...-,2 f ;in r-* " W. Snyder to Gen. Dodgej Gihaha, 22:- Your dispatch received, I Judge that ^eyjpour and Reed have ? e'- gotten hold of Dillon and are making the most of it. He takes their wor' for various matters without examining Cor himself and is telegraphing me to do various things which I know are not rjLght, and which he would not do if S, and R. were not writing dispatches for hi::., - / I wish you could go out and*look through the outfit. It ought to be done quickly or there will be nothing left. If T.C.D. comes here with any authority I propose to quit- at oncey/' ' ' . ^ I Jas. H, Bowen to Gen, Dodge, D-ill-on, Duff & Durant, Chicago, 23:- Say when last connecting rail wi:i be laid^ We desire to arrange for demonstration^ here at swine time. Will you arrange to have it occur at noon that day we oan Jubilate? - r t ^X^idney Dillon to^^en. Dodge, ilahsatch 23: (jTelegram) Wd have'iWlfliS track lay yet» I think th© work will be ready for tr:^Ck oicipi'Carmichael'd cut 2 1-2 miles from end of track; that will take until 10th of May, We are working it ni^ht and day with all the 'pwer we can pwt oh^ I am going over work at head of T Echo today with Mr.'«eed; wilf report y^ U^s evening. / • no we / .^r 1158 April» 1869. Thos, B.sJIorris to Gen. Dodge,-Promontory, 23 (Telegram) hamp equipage is all that I stored in Salt Lake City, It is in charge of "Wii, Gilbert. Received notice yesterday to change it, thought it had better be sold or send one of teams after it from here, > trv Have 14 mules, one horse 4 wagons with camp outfit and blankets com plete here under charge of Isaac Rogers, who is herding the mules. . f ^-Sidney Dillon to Gen.^Dodge, Y^ahsatch, 23:- (Telegram) Jrwf • "''Ot ■ L dont give up our rights, Y'ill finish to Promontory Point, ,Duff and you had better take the officers car when you come up the . road, 4.,. ei ^ .. JPeter A, Dey to Gen, Dodge,. Iowa, City, 23:- yi p. I •. «r r • r.-. ■ I. R, Hartsack of this place has been appointed and confirm- ' ■ • . • » * ed Post Master hero. The feeling of indignation is universal and 9 bitter. He held the office at one,time before, was very much disliked and in overy way unfit for the place. That he should be froced on this coraratinity for another 4 years is an outrage-no man applying was •as unfit ow unpopular. . ^ ^ 1 j ^ . I began this letter, not for the purpose of finding fault with anybody but for myaelf and Fra|\k,, to thank you for the interest you have taken in him, and to assure you we appreciate your efforts to T - aid him^ anA >only #ioir regret that It was not in your pwer to have ■ ^ —7 T,-. ^ .f f. r-M a- succeeded, o^r r 1159 April, 1869. W. S^yder'to Gen. Dodge7 Omaha, 23:^- Telegram. .tl ,y* Will you be over today? Al-1 eas'y as yet,*^ but I get no »help ffim the East. ' nl Seymour to Geh."l^odge,■ BrlghlSif Gl'ty^'*:^3''(f'e^Iegraai)^ * 0 ^ A _ M ^ M. J "I "1 ^ Ah -Mhvhhhh AhhAh 4> rt A. /T%. + V\ « + O V> 4 If both companies agree will Government«agree that Central 'line be adopted on east slope instead of ours? X' Irrt-jf y«io • * r f J. Blickensderfer, Jr. to Gen.'Dodge, Washington, 23 (Telegram) ' Received no pay ""form Reed. •^iT^ail invoices today. Want r quantities between points of comparison with Central Pacific line, that is between stations 480 at Ogden and 2742 Lookout Mountains 4589 Monument Point 5932) Red 6ome 8395, Passage Creek 10240; Turno Summit 11230; Pig Nop Summit 12308, and location each by itsdlf. V/ill need ' tr.f- * le - ■ , ^ A .. it immediately. J. Blickensderfer, Jr.^to Gen. fiodge, WailhlngCon, 23;- • no h99C\) s ' n'. Your telegram dated yesterday. Inquiring whether I had r 'HI-' ■ • received pay for outfits of Lawrence, Maatw^ll and others ttirned over to Reed on construction, was received today. I ansiWW'eirtMt i had X w f«.) , ■ j . A .. . ' J i ' not received pay for any. I enclose hferewlth ther'pai^ra in my possession showing the disposition made of prop^ty in hahds of parties'in Utah. You will probably find^ it someSAat' defetive as my departure • ' * 0 :f * f I f- fc . with you for the west occurred before Lawrencb^s matter wad entirely 5' 1160 - April, 1869. disposed of, and my subsequent ...ovements ifrete ^cfi' that I' could not weil keep trace of what was done .•' Morris'finally came into possess- ' I'lW V'ion of mtich of 't.he Company's property, and as rejgards Maxwell, you will- remember I parted from h'm and you before he actually entered on constructing service, and you said you would ascertain what was in his hands before"'you parted with him. I'ain tO be charged with the follow ing: Sold'ijy licCabe and Moberly and accounted for in my settlements ' ' - '. if f 'f: with House: Sold by McCabe; One wagon $50; 3^-mules and one bay marfe'.$2^0; -$500.00, Bold 'iiy Moberly; 6 mules and 2 wagons $1025.00; -one.ihaj?e $50, fotal $1375,00. ^One additional mare turned over to pfe by Moberly was ly me turned* oVei^ to' ur. fiddy in ''Salt Lake City. . , • I telegraphed you today also in answer to your other message about quantities on TJ.P. line Ufel^en? "Ogden and Humbbldt :?fells. You sent me the aggregate quantities','but as we desire in our report to institute comparisons between the U.P. and the C.. P. lines from point to point these aggregates will notr do. We want P. quantities be tween Sta. 480 at Ogden and 2742 *east of Blue'Oreelc; between 2742 and Monument Point; between Monument Point and Red Dome, &c. &c., in short, we want the quantities in detail so we can select any point we .choose and Institute a complete coipparlwon'of the two lines between : f 1 rv-if ew Vrv-'i" e . 1 •Xu<'*T 1161 '' f\f r April, 1869. . ■"•r. r , ritr,. any points selected. 'I ^designed, to ,a,sk you for these facte before - you left here, but' it escaped me.. trr'r • r/, .T , r' I understand the Central Pacific Is becoming anxious to hurry up our report. I think they should have hurried some ti..i ago. I fear we shall not get entirely done here until week after next. The com- ~ . parison between the two locations west of Ogden will be favorable to "'TT.P. line and my impression-Js it will be the line reported to the Secretary by the Commission. We have not yet fully discussed the " * sutrjectj but I think we shall do so tomorrow. • ^ "thos. B, Morris, to Gen, Dodge, Promontory, g4 (Telegram.),.^ — "fit " V c. p. forces drawn off on Lost ^lope. Our men maiing troub for money. C,p, t^aclc">at east side of-cmd^ flats. U,P.track near Blue Creek tonight„^ rd - • ; r * .C 'W. B. Ohandlwr-to-Gen. Dodge, Washington, 24 (Telegram) tr"*- r Wid tlorria will^ jprobably be sent out next week; Warren to folLOW^ Soope-delay in withdrawing lands, but will^ succeed • * > - nextwoek^ Al] .look» here. , ♦ , . hrm t ' "(Mtfdeen * to ^en. Dodge, Boston, 24:- . ■ ■ " .r "• fti .'^Tour8 Apil 15th and 16th received; also your telegram of "21st to Oliver Ames received at Washington, and the reporters rregft fhenhole* ' w^re .la ,puf f ? wm ® by-word? Tour certificate and stock we have to keep till the books can 1162 April, 1869. f ,'^taA ' be pi in shape. Have put"^ you'down ad taking your Share of bonds, but dont see ^ow you can do it as cannot probably change that security at Savings Bank; have been too busy to attend to it; will try to t;jt« John R. Duff to. He has moved home-we fear that he cannot do it. ',V V. . ^ ^ ' WOT n X Please hurry Duff and Dillon back and all Govt. Directorsyourself *lth'theA, so we .iflay have an election, are not safe till we d(y'(Confidentially). Erie might borne solvent and pay $10,000,000 or $12,000,000 or so, and with some of the friends (enemies) get the control, pay themselves back and ruin omt ppy-see to this. ^ I 'J i y W* Snyder to Sen. Dodge, Omaha, 24;- |L « . ^ " ' ♦ ' ' Indian news,looks very bad; the ^evils are all along our line, Pine Bluffs to Willow Island and mean to give us trouble. They steal stftftk* and murder whenever they can. All the plains, men 'say that we will mile more trouble than ever^. , the peaceable Indians *' are coming in to Ft, Platte as they say to be safe from those on the War path a'rtitl'to- demonstrate their good intentions, . f, " - ' fEnclosed fiMW-Bant ..explains itself. It will hurt us on the grade ' ( *" "* I* , ■ ^UvShernAn is expected mwe tomorrow,and I shall make strong efforts to have force of Pawnaao put in service to patrol the road.y I. ^ fit -7 . OhMldlup to Oeu^ Dodge, Washington, 25:- Youn Utters of 16th and 17th inst. and teiegram of the • • f a • . - ^ . : r .fi ^ 24th are before me. Wkxr 1163 April, 1869. f Huntington, in reply to a telegram-from me,,said it must a -ittfflistake about their working east'of Promontory summit, that he would telegraph and stop it if such was the fact, 1st, Warren and the other Commissioners will probably be throug'i their report in a week frmm this time. They will probably all agree ^ upon a line-substantially-1 think the line built upon by both roads With some variations, which may not require serious action by the Government." Thereport will not hurt us so far as past controversies are concerned, neither do I think It Will whitewash the Central Pacific road; of course, we want to* be vindicatedr. At the same time I think it would be best that all the Commissioners should agtee upon the whole report if possible. * ' 2d. Ab I fslegraphed- Tmnlf f .hall gst tomorrow or next day ""'iWtruotlona laaued "to the cc»BlBBldhirB to oar oompletad aeotions, and hawe il^rrls go out, get Wilson ahd proceed to the end of the track. If Warren Is delayed here too long he will draw a report _from .the lOWth to the-lOdOth mlle-eend it out-Wilson and Morris can Mgn and return It here, so tSiAt it may KB placed on file before Ihrren makes hio examination of the balance Of the road. M. t hare been delated in tpitting the lands .withdrawn. They 'should be withdraim upot'o^it definite locatlbn from the 1000th mile to oj rl',: , 0" I r1164 £ April, 1869. " / y'l- Promontory Point, as we do not wish the map of October 20th tO'nbe+ - recognized east of that point; but the question of line-causes-the delay. I told Secretary Cox yesterday that somehow or other, prior to th'" 4th of March' the« Central Pacific could get anything it wanted and the Union Pacific* nothing it wanted at the Interior Department, .ifimln: 4^^^ The new Commissioners were selcted Friday but it- was sol- '•eiinly agreed to conceal fcom all of us their names until they accept ed. * I Shall try and find out tomorrow who they are. I have no doubt they are good men, and I trust some of the names we suggested are among the number;although the Cabinet probably had friends whom they ^ wished to honor by appointment cm the Commission, In other matters I know little more than you do. The Central Pacific are anxious to get some bonds, and Mr. Amds is anxicd© to get land patents and also lands. The Administration "is earnestly desirous , /'"'of holplne us and appreciates our situation but ulll move cautiously. '""' we shall press for lands and bonds Immediately;' and just «s earnestly as we can without doing our cause more hi«B than good. ■« : (fJ rn ^he organisation of the company quite ae sooft aa-1 shall learn it, althou^ lir. Oafces Ames is to be here this .e'sk', ahd i ,111 write you UII have any.peculiar opinione or" facts to" communicate.' Aa fast aa the sections are oompleted beyond the >.040th mile 1165 April, 1869. .Wf , fltq;. toward promontory summit you had better telegraph, so that we- may ask 'ifor instructions to the Conimissionerfi t- examine the corapleted-secHions,/ • ' .'-•rr f" /- ' * / . p."V/, paaaner to Gen, Dodge, Des Moines, 26:-^r •>.. •}> ,.i * ' Yours of the 22d has just reached me.- Before its receipt iTTiad'received letterh from Lyman and Treynor, asking for appointment "■•' of Robt. C. Bunp in place of Burke, and supposing you were not within J'^i'ci»each to cohsult with I endorsed this recommendation of Bump, I had * already endorsed your old recommendation^of Putney for the C. B & St, Tc- Joe routes ^ J. B. Howell to Gen. Dodge,, Keokuk 26:- ^ ••• T ^ , jr ^ f • The President has treated me and my friends rather ►' ' ' ahabfcily in utterly ^ignoring my application for the appiintment r to Guatimala, I cannot ace why he should want both to disappoint and insult me in -vie* of "the ajiergy and enthusiasm which I have displayed in hlB support# ^ould you not call his attention to the matter after Silas leaves tiie coxintry? ■n' - -n f'"'• f" " Roping through your kindness to have the pleasure of visiting th Pacific Cost some time during the season, &c. J. Duff to Oliver Ames> Utah, ^ ^ Track will meet during next, week, ^Tfeen will you bo here, Anrf*^ ^ OgdenT . e-T ijb99 ihIJ mm mA April, 1869. ."^nf ,IttHA '"'3', G, Hti(5!rlutt €6'Geh, Dodge, Portland^'Oregon 27 (^elerrrem) tui t j j ^^tine nearly to Colxmbia ^iver, V?hat orders, -eo® NiJ' Note: J. D, Cdx, Secy of Interior to Com, Genl. Land office, rtilw (vMieo Washington, 28 In relation to v/ithdrawal of land of U.P.R.R* nifo »* y^vi E. Chandler to Oliver Ames, Washington, 28:- ^ At the Interior Department this morning I saw your letter '"ofHhe 26^h relative to your affidavits on the-completed section of the road. Pleas keepme informed of your communications with the Department. There haS been an unfriendly influence against us some- '^'^'^here in the Interior Department, and a wrong answer to a letter might I • " ' get prepar>ed by a clerk and signed by the Secretary anrisent forward 'Which it would be hard to undo* The Secretary had handed this letter to nr. Blos*'iaifllfeB It would be unnecessary to answer it,. ^ - opinion Is that without asking the Secretary how he would the affidavits maffe. Which fee may not inform you, you should go on, as suggested in my last letter, and forward your affidavits as fast Itfr ^g^n-that road hfeW beerf* donstructe ' in sections beyond the 1040th mile, with the reciuest that the Commissioners s lall be instructed to 'examine it. ' fe tfhall th^n get the instructions issued without any 'questions raiaed'as t(^'^ther we or the Central are to be treated '^ as the ownefs of pAsmontory Point, I# we raise that question for April, 1869. , fttlfA 'discussion there will be delay,which is what we wish to avoid, 1st. Today the secretary of the Interior has decided to issue ♦e'the instructions.to the Commissioners to examine the completed sec- * tions of ou?'road, and lir. Morris will go ..out at once to proceed with Mr, Wilson t6 the examination. Gen. Warren will join as soon as can get away from here. lelTet-'I «;!» t to ,j,^Q Secreiar^ Has also decided to withdraw the lands throug - Or."*! Utah upon our definite location to ?ro.:iontory simmiit. We have been Selaye^because lie wished the Cdnfliits si oners to inform him if the lino fr.y ■ ID ' ' actually bullt'^i'S''upon the definite location. As the ComlBissioners ^•■"will so inform him I think we shall get the lands withdrawn tomorrow. ^ The new Qemml&sloners are accepting their appointments. I cannot Ifearn why the^ m. Horace Greely declined and named some one / S. M, Falton accepted, I suppose by Borne unfair manner I could ascertain Who thoy awe, but'the exigency does not call for such action IBS': : no doubt It W4-11 be « good CommAasion. dJOK'iJ f ' ' 4th, The Cornmi'soioners now here preparing their report; are nea. ly through with their figuring and estimating and within a day or two will make an effoi!^ to agree upen a report. That report is to ' cover tio Vuestio^- letl 'IThat is ttoW'lwst line over the disputed ^territory? 2nd. U ftdceaaary to make the Central a ft^st class roadt 1168 April, 1869. r .r: - On the first point they will substantially agree, and I think the rpport will substantially vindicate our past claims. On the 2d point they will probably differ somewhat, but they may agree on this f' ' (r.f maklny mutual concessions. I do not suppse their reprt will be .fully made, and signed for ten days yet.^ , , I think of nothing further to communicate; am looking for Mr. .i .f; - - . . - ; . j" '. . {■ ' L> Cakes Ames. -I' ' r.n tunm • .. W. E. Chandler to Gen. Dodge, Washington, 28:- The above shows you how we stand to day. Secy. Cox is very friendly. Friday both roads meet. Hoar, Bushnell and Cox in consul tation to see if they will give us any more Government bonds •1st mortgage bond as security for the completion of the road, I dont •' 4, • " r • ■ imagine they will do this just yet, ,ii ('-^livey Ai»e8-to S. Dillon, J.Duff & H.^Price, Boston, 28 (Telegra.m niQi^ln here on money matters • You have full pwor of Board; exerctse your authority. Sidney Bartlett says while I am on hi«*'|Lt.^ thp Ctompany's headquarters here, the Vloe President has no ^ ^ to act as president,/. .^ . f/6en. Dodge to Oliver Ames, promontory, 29 (Telegram) Instruct New York to pay no draft nor authorize any person to draw <»rai90J!(S»«tpr's account unless authorized by letter. ^ a*er«u ^ 1169 j j..., April, 1869, :rri - rf 5nl^' - I T - »' -J-- • -. " f •• J 7ft T~ ■" -- --- ▼ Oliver Ames to Oen. Dodge', Boston, 2& (Telegram) bft wU ftj riiaessage deceived and being attended to. Duff, Dillon and nidt r— ''r'" ' -i - ^ •' price have full power, and no one else. "/Oliver Ames to J. Duff, S.Dillon & H. Price, Boston, 29 (if-le) i You will make'no permanent arrangements for connection. Change cars onl'" at end of the track laid by us-till they pay us, other wise shall find it difficult making settlement with them. Get mattors in best shape you can. Come home soon, and let the-new Board ' ' . " . ■ ' ■ *: ovo'J.,' authorise future arrangement^ Ezra Millard to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 29:- . - ' i ^ * A ^ The assessor for this precinct has assessed the whole cap-^ ital'stock of the bank $100,000. It is therefore necessary I think for you to list your shares in the Bank in the precinct where you reside"for 1869, as the tax will have to be paid by the bank here. Ibi. Chandler to W. Snyder, TTashington, 29:- "" •" ' '■ pieaa. r.ad and forwartl the enclosed. The Oonmtssloners "wllVpro'-bably be with y'cu the first of week a'fter next, at least Uessrs. Morris and *llson. Gen. Vlarrerftay be delayed longer. I told Mr. Ilorrls that you would furnlsli him t*4A«s for any f^-lcnd he might Off -ffiq y iraff bring along. ■ I wlir8Jnd\T?nelo.uMeto Gen. Dodee under cover to you and you can read them before forwarding unless they are marked person J . ")•» r r M 1170 April, ^ W. E. Chandler to Oliver Amen, Washington, 29:- The Secretary of the Interior yesterday directed the V7ith drawal of the lands in Utah from the 9C0th mile post to Promontory summit upon the line of our definite location. I will forward hy ^ ■—n •»" "■ /«> . . - . - , - , mall copies of his letters to the commissioners of the General Land ^ . ••• 0 -aU .J| * Office. - --o '• I' --erfU Yesterday the Secretary informed me that he would immediately .r., .. r;. issue in'^tructions to the Commissioners to examine the completed sec- .. . f i ■ '■ , .. .. - tions of our road. Today the Secretary having gone to liount Vernon, ^ . f . I - . . r .t t . r. the Asst. Secretary Informs me that it is decided to send out the Commissioners on^y upon receiving your affidavit of the completed sections of Promontory Pdint. T do not know whether the Secretary will adl^ere _ ; p - - 'v ■ - •» f f ^ . /-.t, ' r I. . . .. ^ - • ,, to thin decision. There Is certainly an unfriendly influence at the I r ' , ,; i 'iv' j ' i Interior Department and wo must find out what it is, I only know th.-t • jv, I - ' '*■ :i;~ * , .J It 1 ■: not with the Secretary, who is very friendly, very promot and anxious to do all in his power to promote the construction of the road ■ /I" ' ■ ^ .... .. . . and the financial intereats of the companies so far as he mav nroperlv ^ » •-«S* ■ ''' • ^ •' do so. If the road reaches Promontory summit within a dy or'so, and you Team that fact hy telegraph from the end of the track and forward your affidavit at once, the Instmtctions will reach the Commissioners about as quickly and they will reach the ground about as soon as If April, 1869 * ,» •t r ^ •- f .f. ■ • ■ P ,T .V rartlal Instructions sre issned. I tmst therefore you will send t]ie affidavtts as soon as possible and inform me. Nothlnp: new about the Commissioners. Gen. Hiram Walbridge is probably one of them, . . . W.E. Chandler to Gen. Dodge, Washington, 29tAbove is opy of my letter to Mr. Ames of this date. Nothing else new , . • ■ . - • t n - * > ' f ■ .N , ,♦ . ..f ► p. ; l-> . ♦ John M. S. Williams to Gen. Dodge, Boston, 29;- .' rst ' r Have seen your letters and telegrams to Oliver Ames. He ~ % t- f. ■ f ^. f '' . has sent out some good telegrams yesterday and today to Duff, Dillon ? and Price and some to you. Ho is disposed to take more responsibility ^ w h ' than in N.Y. as you will have noticed in these messages. * ^ . 1 • - - r ^ ^ * . f f. . . , . Sidney Bartlett, our ablest lawyer, says it is a mistaken idea that our by-law gives any power to the V.P, ; when th.e President is attending to his duties, that his coming to the office each day- of .. . . "... . • ^. . • ' ■ ^ , - ' - • . - j ^ the company gives him full power everywhere, and the V.P. cannot . -.r-i . ■ • ■ ■ rightly exercise the power of the President. Mr. Ames so telegraphed Duff, Dillon and Price, that thf>y had all the power and must exercise l€-whlch 1 hope they do not fail to do. '. ..rf' r, " - - ■ 'i '-f - ' w.'-r' ' • Mr, Ames directed them today not to make any permanent eor'-np .... ' > • - ^ f t ' > - ..r. * ^ ' r ' •» tion with the C.P., but his telegrams of yesterdaj'- dand today are s . 1172 April, 1869. r' ,., « goofi I will copy the.Ti. They have the right ring of authority. I am '' ? ■ ' * • anxious to, hear their effect on your CoiimisSioners, &c. The two telegrams from Lir. Oliver Amos copied before. \ . . 'O'-f Are not these first rate? Now if,Commissioners will f > only ^ exer- rcise their authority all will go well, I feel anxious about this ..fj ».^matter of connection; think the C.P.R.R, will claim to come to Ogden f or near there at once, but 1 hope it will not be consented to till they V 1 pay* If we take this ground they will be as anxious as we for 'the Govt. bonds and a settlement with us, but if they a e allowed to come to Ogden, we m^y whistle for years for a.settlement. This is the ^ more important as there appears po be so much doubt about the meaning , S(f the atgreeovackt made at Hoppers, and the la"'-both so v.ea;'. in th ir provisions and,.open, to all sorts of Qriticisms and objections, o.t .iron. ^'.T.G. , Ct., telegrahed Dillon and Duff to authorize drafts on him $200,000 and 0. ■. Pres.t today directs C.S.B, not to pay drafts {bl«rtWiB:«uthorlz®d.4»? Duff ana ^illon^Nothing came of your telegram. .. a, wrote. yoH fi^lly p7th. Shall send duplicate of thls-so if Agent or wife sees fit to forward it, she can do so. Hope soon to see you ^ t r. ^ here. Bring Price and Webster. . , J. Duff and S. Dillon to Oliver Ames,Echo, Utah, ^0 (Telegram Answer. Are you coming here? Will meet at Promontpry the 10th or 12 ■ tHow eefl dc trtwtff feel .1173 r , f I'l-T April, 1869. P. Wilson to Gen. Dodge Pairfield, Iowa, 28 (Telegram) * Comiiissioners will raeet at Omaha on 12th liaj^. Go west at cnce. *Winslow once lived at I-^t. Pleasant, now a contractor on '" ' * ■ ■ ■ ' i construction; also is a civil engineer. ^^liver X-trr^-w^ Ames Am^O to +/> Gen.Do&ge, H-ovi Tlz-N^lrrQ Bostn, RrM3 + Vl 29:- OO ' —• - ' *' toto Have instructed New York to pay'nb drafts'not'^Sluthorized by Duff and Bmon, Say to Dioff that he iill want all his sagscity about him to not be circiomvented by Hentral Road in any arrangement they may propose about running redd. I would make no delivery or road until we get our pay- they will come It over us if we do. I have sent to Mr. Bushnell tonight power signed by Bates and ( self giving Duff and"^ilIon full pwer'i^f Board of Trustees on line, and he is to forward it immediatelyl hope if you can fix up the road so as to run it at reasonable cost to give-you-money enough to »8. "to ■' -ji 1..* 14. , bi'fr. ' " ^ - ■ finish it upy • r» f ♦ 0. J. Hudnutt to Oe . Dodge, Portland, Oreg., 30 (Telegram) 11 or*-'? *■ ■ ■ No up boat till Monday; 'shall then dismiss party and return ;t ft ! o'M.. via boat, A. West to Gen, Dodge, Council Bluffs, 30:- (^eleg^^m 1.^ . ■ , Vr W ■"{ f *•« r*" Currency ought to have reached Ke'nedy before -this time. W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 30 ;- (Telegram) Track last night 18 miles we»t of Ogden. Road all clear. Apri 1, ISffO. ^ ,. r , 9 ■ Material going through pomptly;. t.i93 forwarded .fast as,dellvered» rr»WBfc'f? James Wilson to .Gen. ^odge, Falrfield, Iowa, 30:- ., ...r Kilbourne writes me that he has rese ved for me six Keokuk Bridge bonds, and I propose to.let.you have three of them. We go in • « » on the ground floor, get the bonds at $859 and also the stock with them. Installments are called at the rate of 10 per ct, per month, commencing with the 4th of April, B^/the time you get this'^pril and May will be due $510, Send your draft for that amount to D.V/.Kilbourae* 19 Broad-room 43, New York, He will apply it and send you the owners receipt. Send $255 each month thereafter. These Bonds ' have beenapld in Philadelphia at per and 25 p9r ct, stock. They are a good investment, , f \T^ How are ipatters goigg on with th® B,P,7 I have heard nothing • Washington-. Hope,Oommissioners .will not be ordered out on road t'of a week ewftw® "yet, »Let me hear from you as soon as you get this, Henry to Dodge,. New Haven, May l:g ' Yotire ;or t):ier JHth was received yesterday on^my return home after arifisbnce'-Wf weeks, and contents noted, ^ I am sorry to tay that I m «hort of funds just now and have an ticipated all be likely to receive for some little time to come, W 'WPWdire, oblig»»d .tfo decline .your kind offer with regard ?v»i nl at * ^ art ^ I . imoa 1175 ; 1 '• r - V 1 ■ ■ ■ . Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. 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Language A language of the resource English 1869 General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/acaa2f860edfc701080a8bb73a462799.pdf 24fd84102938d2374a22ae1ddb0f3245 PDF Text Text August, 1868. . . , ' quite a number on the line. I believe Lt. Bigel-v/ to be able, honest and industrious. I take a personal interest in him and his father is one of my best friends, and you will gratify me by keep.ing him in the Engineer Department. We are having awful hot weather here; I would like to be in the mountains with you. ' ■ " J. Blickensderfer, Jr; to J. F. House, Salt Lake City, 1:- Since the date of.my last I have drawn on C. m. Dpdge as follows: No. 50, July 29, favor P. S. Hodges No. 51, No. 52 J. 0. Hudnutt J. F..McCabe No. 63 kng, 1 , " J. Blickens derfer Jr. $2,500.00 , 3,500.00 500.00 1,500.00 r ■ » Total to dat© - . 1 enclose a draft dwwn for fifteen hxindred dollars. (;Cl500) in my own ravOr knd ifendbrsed over to you, with the reqest that you obtain f therefor on Ea ate ivr'draft payable to the order of Mount ford S. Stokely and enclose "the sffllie' to my son at my home in Ohio, as p raff • rasped 4 envelope he'rewi-th sent. I take this course because I understood from you when I was at Omaha, that you would if desired obtain Eastern (jfigifts, and "could 4o "90 -without eispexlBe to the Company, whereas if I obtained a draft here it' would cost .tlho Qorapany one per cent. Please advise me when yod ^fave^'sent thd'^drdft to my son. August, 1868. . ""t''' ■; I designed "before this to- send you another installment .of vo\ihhers; but the constant demands on my time seem to forbid that attention to my accounts which I desire-, — I find myself compelled to ask for more stationery, although almost ahsanved to do it. The lot brought West in the winter has dis appeared so mysteriously that I am both annoyed and suspicious, but explanatfohs cannot well be made'by letter, . If you please send me 100 or 150 more sheets profile jjaper# one roll tracing cloth, a few reams letter and note paper, s^nd some small envelopes (of these I have none left) also some blank vouchers, both large and small sizd, . , J. W, Chapman-to Gen. Dodge, Fondulac, ^-is. 1:- * » I was surprised to learn that you had gotten home so soon, and was truly sorry t^t I ^was not there whenyour distinguihhed party arrived, t see by the dispatches that Gen, Grant's reception at St. Joe wa? disgraceful. The Rebels dont seem to admire our Union Generals, By t e way, your old friend Gen, C. Hamilton^Cf this place, inquired particularly for you this morning, and desired me to give you his kind regard. He says he is aeady if the Pebs want a other fight and seems to think there is danger of a second rebellion, I will be homo by the first of September- perhaps sooner". The Republicans have strong hopes of beating Eldridge in this District • « this fall. They are-wide-awak.e pnd have^ organized a "Tanners Clu"h which is doing good service. If our people would organize and work August, 1868, ' « harmoniously instead of putting in their time*at fault-finding, as Crawford did with me just before I left there, we could" save our Countr^r. I wish you would sepak to Capt. ^''-illiam-s and a few other active Republicans tb pitch in before it is too late, and got up seme kind of an organization that'will awaken and unite, our people. If we dont do something, will lose (Sixr country, ' ' ' -c? - • Two days after I got liere'a'letter froth Mb. Bloomer followedasking me to' nign an invitation to John A. Kasson to come to Council Bluffs this fall arid address the Republicans. I wrote to Mr, B. that I signed it' under protest for I dislilied the idea of asking a man like Mr, K, to do his "d'ut:'; that I prefeirred to -have such men 'free .t'o act sith the party •voluntarily if the" saw fit. He may publish the letter; if so, yo'u will see all the names of th^ Central Committee attached to ■ . , V ■ r the letter. I could not we^i stand out alone and refuse, but I hope the mf|n will refuse the invitation, for I detest-such todylsm. " From Mrs. Dodge*a Diary, 1;- ' ■ < ' Tent to Sue*a to supper, Getting ready to go out West with Ocean. ' now O " ^ J * ' 2, ocean went to Omaha, ' ■ » >* - • ' ' r ■ T Prom Cen, Dodge s Diary. 2;- . i ■ t , T^rote M. 8. Williams in relation to assessment on City Property. Met Dursnt and Dillon and got my orders', . ■. . , 'Wi August, 18G8. • . * ♦ I • •- ^ I I James F, Wilaon to Gen, ^Qj^ge, ^airfield, Iowa, 2:- Yours of the 28th ul.t. is at hand,. '1 was surpsied to find you at home, as I had heard that you had started for the Pacific Coast; • ^The dividend on R. I. is not payable unt 1. the 15th Sept. so of course, present quotations carry divident to buySr. When I came through Chicago last Wednesday, Cool baugh told me lib thought something might hapnen to justify me in fixing the limit at a.higher rate than 110, and if so he would telegraph me. Immmediately on niy arrival home next day, C. telegraphed me to advance the rate to 112, and Tat once telegraphed to Gray, Prince & Co. to that effect. I-have not yet heard from them. The stock ©n Friday last was llO 3-4. This is the last quotation I have seen. If G. p. &-Co. did not receive my dispatch before the stock reached 110, of course, they sold'«t that rate-thia would make us $5.00 less com. Did you inform G. P & Co, of my interest, so that I can draw on them? Whon will you-etart WoSt, and whepe are you going? Union Paoifid has at last got an injunction placed on it, and an effort is being made to annul the Credit Mobil4wr contract, and have all profits carried to the,credit of the stockholders of the R. R. Cornpan:^. If this move shotild bS-affected, then U. P. stock would advance at a pretty rapid rate. J. BlickenSderfer, Jr. to ^n.,^odge, Salt Lake, 3 )( Telegram) August, 1868. , Message received. Extr& cost tangent" line from e-ight tlTousand (aOOO) to ten thousand (10.,000) dollars. Commercial value of saving in curvature and distance nearly fantteen thousand dollars. WilL meet you wi with camp hsad of Echo. Morris id done at Devil's Gate and preparing to work westward. Hudnutt and HodgeS will be in position today. McCabe is at head of Echo, . ' • ' . , ^, 0. Durant to Ben. Holliday. ' r ■> t I have everything ready to grade one hundred miles this faD.l on line north to Snake^^iver, then to Columbia. Am. only delaying the work on account of your* suggestion. - W§ can send a party-to survey from Para dise Valley to the head of ^iddle.fork of T'^illiamette River, in case we ^ have controlling ingerest in the entire line through, and in existing contract ,• should #6 ddeJdtt to that route. I regret you did not come here. r ^ f •• Gen. Dodge'to G. W. Martin, Council .Bluffs, T'l" - ' ' • Furnish Mr. North, Asst. Engineer, pass over road, and funds to join us at Salt Lakei^-t*' ' ob' r . ' F. Hodges to Gen. Dodge, Box Elder, Utah, St- ' '♦ Start out from hehe to Mich party and locate north side^ of Lake tof^ay, . • ' • Mr. Slickenaderfer'has full hotea', mtps |^rp>file«¥»«ad repor^ of Promontory Point and Humboldt Wells line. We followed the California August, 1868. line all the way over line's being in many places identical. " " Mr. Theo. Tracy and family expect to visit the East in a few da- s. I remind you of this, having an i-^ea that you might consider some ourtes'' over the road due them. I have asked Messrs. Walker Bros, to ascerta-ln if they can bring out a month supply of provisions to use in your train when you march out should my orders fe ontemplate work ftlrter 15th of September, to which period I am p> ovided with supplies. ' .' From. Gen. Dodge's Diary, 3:- " ' «• , Started for Salt Lake; Mrs, Dodge- with m . Durant and Dillon with me. Left check for $5^600 with' N.»P.D. PiVsf paymnent on P. N. 'Bank Stock. From Mrs. Dddge*s Diary, 3:- a - . '■ Started out oh Director's car. Dr. White', .Gen. Biaiv, CqI. Gai'lt of St, Louis on, and Frost girls :af Omaha, Had a pleasant eve. Gen. Dodge to "Mr.'Martin, CoTinc 1 Bluffs, 3;- • /Give Mr. '^oo'k p^as over road, also fun-"'s to take him to Salt Lake. He goesout to Mr. Biickensderfer. From Gen. Dodge's Diary, 4;- Met Jesse L. Williams. He says location at Echo and Weber is right, and that he shall oppose any c"ange,»"Heavey grade at Echo is far more objectionable than in fe lower altitude; snow and ice are bad, make track dangerous'and train, hard to comman-^'; that 20 ft. added li"' ... August, 18G8. . ' to a grade here increased amount for me to profile, thou{^ at any other point that he-will agree to put in the slide and^ fix it permanent ly for $2000 Patterson saj's he can take out al] work before track can reach him and considers line a good one; prefer t^p take it out. Wednesday, 5:- , ' . ' - • T Started for head of Echo in stage; pre tty comfortable line. Had qu4.te a discussion with-Patterson on grade, alignments, ^;c; says he put in 16° curve in Lehigh Valley in 60 ft. grades, and that they run well; does not think it necessaj-y to bpnd rail to a Pattern for anything-under ^ degre^ae. ■ .»y". lirt' -"rt ; » - • • f .' From Mrs. Dodge's Diary T:- • In cars all day. Miss Front got off at Cheyenne; saw |Mrs. Casement a moment. Dan came on and- went out to Laramie and Benton, Tfeidhe sday, ,5 1 o ■ * - Arrived' at took sftage for the wast.. .. , T. J. carter to Qan.'^bdge, Sacr^mentao, 5:- (Telegr^) Track 'laid 240 mllpS; probably complete 200 -""iles more pres ent year. • . . • From Gen. Dodge's Diary, G;- ,• • - , - Arrived at '^roen River, Jnsti^cted Williams n to do the best he could with ®reeii River people; changed HouscSs instructions to that effect. Foxind'that LAmb, Carmichael, Malay and pthers were Inter-ested and oppoeed to Cbmpany. 'Rode all night and arrived at Bridge i n -lomlng. Augur: t, 1868. From Mrg. Donge's Diary, 6:- On stag6 all day; very dusty. At Green River in the evening. . , ; Schuyler Colfx to Gen..Dodge, Benton; 6:- I received your.letter.at Omaha, and was sorry that I did not see you personally and have you go out with us. We had need of just such a conductor; lukcily Gen. Fufoi?d was with us an telegraphed ahead foi* meals, and except at one place where the telegraph failed, we did quite well; We fo-und the nrices quite reasonable, h^i.ee apiece, except here where I learned that the Hail road company had paid it. • I tried to find Mr. Snyder at Omaya but he was not with the reception committee, not at .the depot when we started. As we were there fifteen or twenty minutes I looked around for him but he .was very busy they said, and not there. Mr. Frost met us at the landing and a«co~panied ua around town, but his business prevented his going out with us. Mr. Snyder wrote me at South Bend in reply to nty letter and said he would make the arrangements for a stage Cor us from Choyermo to Ddnver and return, and not seeing him at Oma^ra I asked Mh. Frost to'arrange it,. Luckily I got out of the croWd at Cheyenne and went to Wells, Pargo and foun'^ there they had heard-nothing-of "our wantifxg a stage, but Mr. Cottrell promise to hawo it fixed. Dont regard thia ac a fault-finding letter for it la not. I only thought I would give you a faithful report, puilman furnished us the car which was attacheflr^Q the train at omahsand we have had 561 Augurt, 1868. . I know how busy you officers are knd vie only y'egretted that we had not been *ith tbe Editorial Excitrsion where the arrangement were better systematized, . I ' All looks #ell i)olitically.^ ^ J. L. niliams tc Gen. Godge", Omaha 6:-^- : I send by tJel-^gram' tonight both to Ames, Prs. at Boston and Burant, Vf P. at: New York, a 'remonstrance, whi-ch' is-enclosed against any change oil Wahsatch Increasing grade over-t90 ft. /Will mail copy to secretary Interior, - -. • d I may go to V^ashington. 1 hope that even'if^ iff change has bee ordered the contractors may wor.k elsewhere for the, present^ though of coursd r have' no piower to order this. -Mr. -Rawlins rhad left or I think he Would havff signed it, -^ill qend :copy also to each Gov ernment Birecto?^.! wrolfe hastily from Sffnders when half asiepp to you I think, -and -may have directed 11 to Blickensderfer, ' You will see the necessary of my being furni-ihed immediately with Copies of such comparative estimates as Mr. B, shol make touching the fiateral lines and of different grades, Assumi-r the stage road ravine at 110 ft. to give 9000 ft, tunnel an-^ only one half '"lie shorter than before. I suppose that line will be 200,00 or ^300,000 cheaper than Hodges line as adopted by M, B. How io this? Let him state oommcrcial cost also. Ask Mr. B, to give me the entire length of line from North Pork 2nd Crossing to his point of entrance into Salt Lake Valley at Weber as he shall * . |'» r- August, 1868. finally fix it, so that I can coTnpai e my profile distances. Trite to Ft, Wayne. . Tn Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 6 (Telegram) _ Grey, Prince & Co. telegraphed .sale of one thousand--Bock Island at 12; have agreed on Hughs purchase. All well. J. L. Williams to Gen. Dodge, Oma^a 6:-'- • ' 'l,omitted.to get your views as to marking on my profiles the heights above sea. If ever corrected it is quite time to begin. Suppose the three railroad lines should oome som.ewhere near agreement How would it do to average them^and then.add to our profile heights the nearest 30 ft- say 10 29 or 30.(as R.R.levels■are not exactly aecurate) then I could add a.foot note explaining; and -hen you make your next report or print the.one you have written.you can add a new 'table of altitudes embracing all the region of the mountains and plains. Give me your views soon as you can. How_will I get the letter from the Burllng'tbn Engineer"? With .that I can decide whether our present aercf irrong and-needs correction. • Please send by mall- dr expres - Col. Simpson»s report which I loano'd you, • - • ^ _ Copy of'telegram fro-^ .Jesse L. Williams to Ames ^d others, 0-aha: The undersigned, one of the Government directors and member of'locating Committee, rospectfuljry but earnestly remonstrate against any change of final location on Wahsatch ^ange, as made^by J. Blickensderfer. locating Engineer, and approved b3^ Chief Enr-ineer, v/hich -h-11 increase grades ovor 90 ft, per '^ile. Having examined the ground I know thSs maximum to ho'feasible, at reasonable cost, and that it need not dela^ your rapid tracklaj'ing. Ninety foot maximum grade being adapted to the general slope of the Wahsatch and being the ruling grade from the ilissouri River to the Sierra Nevada; .to exceed it here would materi ally impair the efficiency of this Continental Roacl, injure both its stockholders and the co^^'^ercial interests, and increase the hazard of travel over the Snowy Range with only a paltry advantage to the Con tracting Company. If there exists 'a purpose for increasing this rade I trust it will be abandoned. J ' From Gen. Dodgers Diary, Friday, 7:- , Arrived at he<id of Echo; in eveni g met Seymour, Lawrence ' tod Blickensderfer. Foxmd my camp six miles a^oove Weber at 9 P. M. Saturday, 8;- • ' Returned to' Ebhy. Piflahd that three lines had been run down Sou'h Ravine; two impracticable and cost us 110 ft. gi^de, 8 curve and 400 ft, tunnel; coat about $150,000 less than B. line, two miles long er. Mr. Reed run long tunnel line 3000 ft. tunnel, 90 ft. grade, 4° curve. Sakes it cost toout $700,000 and considers it best. The other line no advantage over the adopted line. Mr. Reed also states he could get out all th6 work on line before track got here, except ttinnel, which could be taken out by December 1st. Rock in tunnel, si^ August, 1868. Stone easy ^to work and will stand. ,Frora Mrs, Dodge's Diary 7;-^, Arrived at Ft. Bridger tl-.is corning; took breakfast with Judge and Mrs, Carter. Met Mr. and Mrs. Ruxxy of Salt Lake, but no mormons. Took stage again for Green River._ Arrirved Satui'dajj eve at camp in Weber Canon. Sunday, 8:- Xn canp.* Saw Col. Seymour, Mr. Reed and Mr.-Bliclcensderfer. Monday, 9:- . .. In canp, ■» From Gen. Dodge-'s Diary, 9:- Wrota Mr. Ames freoly, also Mr. Dillon, Exa'^ined all lines. • • • J McCabe'running on 116 ft, line down river valley. Mr. Reed said he considered it doubtful whether, anything was to be gained in the change so much was done now ovar $100„000 and if they did not adopt the long • * • tunnel line was in fawor of ^dopting the short tu nnel line. Lawrence and McCabA finished tho--116 ft. grade line. Som^e of culverts are built of stone and will decay, Mr. B. says. Cast iron box can be put in to replace them, , Monday, 10:- ■Marched at 6, A. M, and ca"ped at mouth of Lost Creek. Examin ed line down Weber to narrows; grade looks low, on low bottom, otherwiise I'ne all right. Telegraphed D.P. on lines at head of Echo, also August, 1868. tlr. Williams as to estimates. -Mr. Blickensderfer went to get McCabe to run Needles line. Sent letters by stage'to Ames, Dillon, McComb, Prince and others. Grey, Price & Co. sold a thous-ahd shares of R. I. & P. on 8th at 112. . . . Foom Mrs, Dodge's Diary, 10:- . , Started from Echo; camped on or near Lost Creek above ?/eber Canon. , Jas. P. Wilson to Gen, Dodge, Fairfiold, Iowa,' ICT:- Our stock was sold on the 8th at 112 or |7000 advance. This will do pretty v;ell, Allison got frightened and sold at about 2 per I cent advance. I dont thin k much of his broker. * I Did you advise Gray, Prince & Co. of my. right to draw on them? I want to pay a'note in New York, and watnt to draw on them' for that purpose. Let me hear from y6u on this point J. E. House to Gen. l^odge, (Waha, 10:- I sent by Wells Fargo ft Company Express one roll of Q.G.D. which fou will please'sign and reutnr. The demand is quite great and old stock nearly all used up, * ' In looking over Order No, 9, and your note to'me on the same, in regard to all lots sold and for which '^oney has-been, received, to make a return of, I am at a loss as to whftt ehal"" be done with Gen. Myers' lots; they stand charged to him on ledger: also the one given to Capt. Bailey. Shall I not instruct Dearborn, our Agent at Cheyenne, to i, ' August, 18G8. « ■ P plac?^ all the ^ts in market that ha.ve.not heerrflsoid,' except Cel. Seymour's? , f'.; Gen. Dodge to J. E* House, Salt Lake City, 10:-- The lots o'harge'd to- Oen. Myers wllT not be returned as sold. Capt. Bailey's lot wMLd 'be placed irt marJcet-saine "as all lots not paid fbif^h'h'donated, T bfelieVe' therb 'Were some Ibts given to the persons * 'iiW^6*1h'^ld tTie claims, five or ten;' tVfttt ten I believe'that you sent me tb'^ ^shl'hgton," l^dy were the lif^t that 5 in 362, 1-470. 4-469, i, 382, 15, 47?', 13-477, 5-330, 1-319,' 5-395, 11-474. And' another ten was doViated on account of th'e pree^tion title," 3^383, 3-3*84,'•21- '423, 19-423', 15-521, 6-, 36l, '21-^421, -1386, • 3-382,' 13-421, There were bome ^therd ir* bel ^o Evans, 0*''ell efWd the draughtsman at Cheyenne. If^ r^fiemVer i?iglit your'^o^oks will show. I'think that is all that were given for their' claim right. The other donations show on books and what for. •' * . :> ' • f ? ■ . -v .. ♦ '♦!./" t - I You better sell an^' lots in Cheyenne that there is any demand for ,0 that belongs to the Co*^pany. I do not know what to do with Green River; have ordered 0*Noil to lay out town at Black's Fork. You bot- ' . ■ . •' • • • , Snyder ask him to make his base if practicable at Fork. , i t . , I , • .» 4 \ ^ ' I Ediall send you a map of line west of Green River in a few days. Shall send porlfla from here direct to New York. The map you will <# ■ » f* r , have to make copy on your scale, and forward. I go west Tuesday, August, 1868. • .Mail and telegrams reach me here. ' : J. L. vailiams to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Wasnae, 11, (Tele'grara) Informs me of all changes and r/hat grade ado.pted, and send all facts for report and profile soon as possible. Gen. Dodge to ^en. Augur, Omaha, 12:- ' . •" I respectfully request that the Commanding Officer at Green River be instructed to protect the property, r ights and reservation of the town at that nlace from depredation, squatters, &c. Unless this is done « people "'ill take )X)ssession of our town * and <reservation, in fact, have already done so, and we are powerless to act. I also request, on behalf of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, I that until civil law is firmly established at that place that the Com- ^ manding Officer assume full control so as to preserve the peace and give security of life and property. Note: J, E. House to J. A. Williamson, Omaha, 12:- In relation to Col.Knight assuming control of matters there at Green River, &c. Gen, Dodge to J. E. House, Salt Lake City 13:- Send to Jas. W. Queen & ^o. No, 924 Chestnut St. Phila., an get one hundred yards of continuous profile paper on scale horizontal four divisions to inch; vertical thirty divisions to inch. • The paper is 22 inches wide. I want to try some of it to see h it works. It cost 90 eta, per yard* August, 1868, . .r 37 c: . ' 'f . ,'rjirte f J. L. V;illiams to Gen. Dodnie, Ft. Waynp, 13:«r 1 I am busy with my.report.and very anxious tp get it off, that my time and attention may ta]ce hold of other matters; besdies, if.the Secretary needs information from;the line, he wants it now. I fear that Mr. hiickensderfer may not have understood that I wanted the grades and distances on the last 200 miles immediately. He may have mailed them; if so all right; if not ask him to do ?o. My continental profile is a prominent pfirt ©f-my report with me in connectionwith . the location. If there has been a change- in maximum grade, say what is the highest grade in ^ahsatch by telegram. I presume, of course, . there-is so^e change* r . I concluded that--to send copy of my remonstrance to the Secretar CO siderlng t'nat there was . ot the least probabili'J-y th4t trith so lit- • tie time.to look into the Pacific R. R. either he;or; his friends would , take up the-sujeot. So I shall content myself with stating the case and disapproving. The truth is, on examining the law carefully, the ^res, has not much control of location. He would not bother with the question. The point ^ made in my remon«lH|usce ryas the maximum grade, not the location or route, or will they cross as they do other.streams. Tell me if you can irtiether thp Company will probably build masonry in adv§inoe for the bridges on Weber. If either of the tunnels on Weber is thrown out tell.ae, also what is length of Echo tunnel if changed. My present statement of tunnels is No. 1 Heavy, C. 174 ft. W'. •-It: or. c: 1868. " No. 2, Sulphur, c. 140 ft. No. 3 Echo 730 ft. No. 4 Weber one 300 and one 400 level 1734 ft. - ' ' J 'j . : .T, Note: H. Latham to Geri. "^Dodfre, Cheyenne, 12:- ' Has in contemplation the publication of a'pamphlet on the resources, mineral, af^riciltural, &c. of the West, and v;ants Gen. Dodge to give him such information as he may think appropriate for such a work. I Prom Gen. Dodge's Diary, 11:- * " - . ■ - • ' • Moved t6 Eelmont stage station. Examined line carefully 'throu'-h the narrows and Weber Canon, also round point going to Ogden. Table is 30 ft. higher than Devil's Gate. Met Morris and advised him to run on sand ban in river. Rip rap of boitlders and brusii will pro- ^ tect bank until cars can run, arid take rip rap from the canon. Wediiisdai^i 12: * - Node into Salt L*k;e stopped at Townsend House, Pound letiiers from Mr, Ames and others. WSnt up to Port .at night to dress pa rade . JL I ' fifj.j ,vo':-.. a* Thufdsay, IS: • - fpti ori oirin City. Received telegram Mr. Ames, answered it, Wro te V. P. and others relating to road, :o <»<» r.r- V c . ' - Mrs. Mrs. Dodge's Diary, 11:« 'o.t nnty .-y 11 - no rf Went down Weber Cantnj huge roeks on either side. Passed the Devil^s Gate; scenery wonderfullif wild. Camped on plain out of A 'V . ■ • r • ■■t,. "■ ' , /.v , ' t. • August, 1868. the canon. luormon settlements all around. Wednedsay 12: ' Started in morning for Salt Lake,' arrived at 11 o'clock; stayed at Townsend House, a clean, (uiet, house, kept well. Thursday, 13: ■ •: Rode out in eve to Camp Douglas. Stopped at lirs, 7/ild's quarters to see drees p«rade; looked like old tines; view pf the city i^rora Camp beautiful, . Dined at Col, Head's. ■ . Note: Officer & Pusey to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 13:- That Bllora •& Jones propose building a hotel ^on Broadway, if Gen.- Dodge will buy ■yaair Kilday House and lot. To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 13:- Your family are all the babj' fat and happy. ^ Our fara ily also in usual health; Garris nicking up some. Mother probably arrived in South Danvers last Friday, we .have not heard from her. My mind has been absorbed with this Hughes purchase ever since you left, nothing .about it seemed to fork smooth and it has required a good deal of thinking te overcome the obstacles as one after another presented itself. I V 'bout such a staje of mind.as .you are half the time< ■ While I have no^ ooneueraated the pfurohaoe with Hughes, we have agreed upon how it shall be done, and Brewer leaves for Denver today August, 1868. * ■ , to receive deeds and make payment. • Everytlfi'n'g seeraS clear and plain and I anticipate no farther annoyance, :.'.X •'T.-f.'-,., ' ' My draft 6n Alley was paid.! The one on (Jr%y I was notified first a d just now received dispatch that tt-has since b^sn paid. The Mc Comb draft not yet heard from but I think will -be paid. In drawing 'these-drafts I was obli-ged to sCnd them td my correspondnet for col lection, satiib niaiT^'s the letters -'I'advlsed'dtufeeifr^liy' telegraph ■ that I had drawn and 'particulars by mail, • Gray^ Prirtce Co. answered at once- proceedings irregular; will not jpay Wityout an order from ' Gen. Dodge. I paid no attentiOn^To tliffe'tliinki'ng j^our letter would make it all rig t, and was surprised to receive dispatPft from my cor- ^ respondent "^that! draft riot paid, and today another that it>-^s been paid. • Letters from Grtfy #ill prObal^iy d*plai'rt. ' Creighton's absence delayed th# matter a week and fIug>.os is im patient but sure to stick. Parties hdr4''ha^e been \»ritirig Mm about his prop erty and I' i§terpijpod4 ihe fttilhre made him lose fiath In Council Bluff w people. 'It has IfelW «■ (Juestion in my mind .ho# to ar range" the conveyances, '>irid I f irfaliyVJfttled on haVl'itg the'property deeded to ifie and I mave the dividiOn of Idts, and.cPriVd;^ to'Alley and others. Although this iiurchase has been almost two months on hand, it has not leaked- not •ren Palmer knows Of it. Building in tlTds'city on t e increase; new store buildings being AufT^st, 1868. . , ' — . commenced every day. Two ijew ones go up ne^t to Nonpareil office (2 story) two on corner where Anchor, Plow and Taylor _,shop are one three story and one.two -tory. ■ Many dwellings different parts of town. New N.W. depot makes good appearance. The one at St. Joe depot grounds has been.commenced. Through trains now running over St. Joe R. R* rQradirlg oil N.w. in vallejr about half completed. --v Copy of Resolution by the Board of Directors^of the U..P. R. R.Co. That be and hereby ia appoimted Agent for the Union Pacific Railroad Oomnany . under.the acts 1892, Julyl, 1864i 'to select, alter and receive x or Ihe U. o* the land grants by the U.S. .to said Railroad-Company, and this day is hereby authorized^to tal^e such steps arid perform such- aets for the Company as may be necessary to place the Company in full possession ef said lands.. ■ The. said , Agent i? hereby authorised to draw upon the Treasurer of the CoTap§nj Tor such fuade as nay be necessary to pay the cost of surveying, ^electing conveying of said lands, and for the register of thelij fees, or scmooh of lapd for R.R* aa the Company may instruct baid f'gent to take posseaeion'of for thp Company > q,.., I Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodge, Now Yort^^lS (Telegram). S. and R. telegraph your line costs six. hundred and sixty thousand (660,000) dollars more than Reed's, besides cost of temporary track.' Answffr■" *■' ■ 'V I ! August, 1868, H. Gray to'Geri." Dodgo,'New York. " B. 3-:rp.eans that you have three days without interest in which to pay for the Rock Island freight in that way, I'm sorry you left "yashington with the Chinese business in such art unsatisfactory shape; it is tCo good a thing to neglect. Yes, If you see any very good chance out West, I'want to gd in-and will take •good size share. r; / • How about the block Of rand at Council Bluffs? Why dont you get interest in Cheorkee land R.R.? I would take $100,000, Is Blair's extension of Dubuquo fc. Sibux City road a good thing? ,'oGen. Dodge to J. "g. House, Salt Lake City, 14:- r . m-.~ r- ' ■fc ' ' I have this day drawn on the Omaha National Bank; as Chief Engineer, for-fivethhdtlsand dollars. ' n ' "•v u-y. i D. B. Stover to Gen. Stockton, Utah, 14:- frt'J "/j In relation to best location for line to Oregon. From Gen. Dod-e's Diary, 14:- ' -a Telegraphed l.!r. Ames relating to cost of line. Received estimates from Mr. Reed of line run at hSeid of Eoho; Met Mr. Clements of C. P. R. IV.; says he shall not run any ll»e south of Lake. Went to ride with Hatzir.'' ' Saturday, 15:- n*' rvfr- ci> "ir f r / ''nf- f To work on estimate and profiles. Telegraphed O'j^ell to lay out tovm at Black's Fork. IMMT dinner with Bates. Aur^ust, 1868, , ' From Mrs. Dodge*s Diary,•* 14-;* • •isO ^ r* ' ' r»l . ■ n ' . Not very ; well. Miss Shaw called" and Mrs. Huzzy;'Invited us out tp dine. Going out wi'.h Mr. Huzzy and Miss Shaw. Ocean drove down to River Jordon. TBJT t'A"' r.': nor' Saturday, 15:n f - *; i -.f,» ',■ Quite warm-in morning; went" to" see- the Tabernacle, went up in dome; had splendid view of city. In afternoon'took.dinner out,in company with Mr. Reed and Col. Seymour, &c. Of the party. VTent to thegitre in the evening- Mary Stuart. ^ Note: J.E, House to J. A.... illiarason, Omaha, 15: That Mr. O'Neil has started for Black's Fprk to lay out town and Mr. Williamson is to'have thafalso under'charge, wi th Green ^iver. ^ : John T. Baldwin 'to Gen. Dodrd* Council Bluffs, 14:- Bloom is desirous to sell his Interest or half.of the build ing that you are interested in with him for the purpose of getting means to build a hotels Wo are anxious to.have a hotel built here bedides it may be desirable for you to own tha whole -of'the building. He tells -• 'ae that the building Is paying "interest on |50,000 Investme-.t, If you dont want it yourself yoa .may know sorae.person that. does. Engineers of the Chilliootha R. are in town. Tha prospect is ^ood for tho early completion of the road. Citizens of St-, ILouis pro pose tbaubsoribe $li00#,000.'- Tho eOntraot'for tha Completion of'the August, 1868. . ' , I/!, is let to V7olf k Carpenter'to be finished the first of Novem her; if-not they forfeit 800 per day until it is finished, or a bonus of $800 for every day the road is completed prior to that day. I sent Bank papers to West last Monday and requested him to go to Washington by way Chicago and N. Y. ; collect subscriptions and get papers and everything all fixed up. I have a fair prospect of getting B. & M, R. R. business for our Bank. •'' . I saw Pegram. He.says he has no money, has lost $£5,000., but is willing that proceeds of land &c, may go'to paying'up old debts. I saw Phelpa. He asks 60 ct3..cn'-the dollar for;$750,000 of the stock; there is one million in all and it is * mortgaged for 650,000. ^ The H. & Jo. R.R. wants it, and ifsthejr get it the B* & M. will tap at Pacific City; if not they will come direct'to moutjj of Poney, S. W.Rice to Gen. Dodge, Washington, v> ; 15:- ' Gen. Roseorans is herd'and wants to make some arramgenents with your National Pacific R.R. in regard to the California end of the route. He controls the road chartered by California from Ban Ciego to Port Yuma and wants to Join with us. He can control Southern Cali fornia in the R.R. Interest. He telegraphed out o you but learned you had gone out to the end of the track. fHo wants to waa' you, and #111 meet you at some point if you will let him know wher#* write to him oare.Hyaijian (Jf Co. 203 Broadway, August, 1868. fiew York. He will not go to Mexico for six v^eeks yet; says that in \ constructing our -road we. best consider the IJorthern States of Mexico^ He evidently think'-, we will soon.have that country. ? o' ' . We beat the E.D. out of all subsidy as you are doubtles,suware. Write me at Oskaloos^; will be there in two or three w.eeks* ■ ntr* • Rosecrans wt^lV'g^rfeiver to Boston ta see Qakes Ames. From Gen, Dodge's Diary, 16:- •..• •-t j- . ' 'i. -'vn'i Telegraphed McCabe to hasten to ^alt LaJce; to .come by stage. From Mrs. Dodge's .Diary, ,16:.- ; r. - Went to hear Brighara preach in .afternoon.- Ho lectured.the people sharply and talked on many subjects; railroads,, missions, &c. S.eems to have-ooramand of ,all je^#i:rjjeots} no.'lack. pD larcgxiage, though not very pure English,. , • '■'ou , t nornf Gen. Dodge to J.E.Houso -Salt Lake ^ity, 17:- • aO I have this ^y drawn on Omaha National Dank, as Chief Engi neer for one thousand idoUare (1000) eight draft faypr J. M. Eddy. From Gen, Dod.ge'd Diary, 17>r «<i , Mot Mr. Montague. Orados in out P. are B5 ft. 15 miles from summit west, then 116 for 25 miles, -^th intermediate tables and light gradds. Sacramento tPi 25 ft. -Over snow belt ray grade is not covered and thermometer is never a ove 6 above zero, .while in - -i valley it ranges at some, tima® 15 below. In heaviest snow mer. work •T»-- ><>! August, 1868, over summit bare handed^ Distance from siimmit w'est a oubles'for 19 •miles over 116 ft. grade, 46 ton engine draws 12 loaded cars; over 90 ft, 5 to 7 more. Their snow sheds work well, ire made of round • timber, &c. •"e .0 Ttc ,r.y ■ Tuesday, 18: t "i t ^•"•<>01 n fr. e " ' . In City, Went to theatre in asvening. ' Sent tracing of map from Rim of Basin to Green River "to Mr. Reed. ' ' Mrs. Dodge's Diary, 17:- Went to vJ.nner at Mrs-; rfussey's'. 'Speht very pleasant evening. Received letterjtrom Jlilia, Hadcalls, Tuesday^ 18;- rrtffiyC- # ' f went out in town in morning; went to theatre in evenirig. E.Robinson to Gen, Dodge, Nine Eagles, Iowa,- 18:- On my return from the East r foiKid yours of the 28th ult,, awaiting my arrival, I thank you for tHe prompt manner in which you replied to nvy inijulry, as it hailjf "to the County one more of the lies put in circulartion for Gen, Drak«, and the" Oo\ity seat men with a view to injure the State Itne railrbad. But ."truth is -mighty and will prevail.' t j • ^ Any service I flan render you" in the coming Vsttpal^ wil.r(be cheer fully' given. • . » ' c f.ff v..-y . . The grading is steadiLy progressing on our road, ' 'f Y' ' ^ r August, 1868, From Gen. Dodge's Diary, 19:-... ^ r^..^ . ♦ * 'V I '* • ^ I ■ # Started 1 rom camp nort^i to Kaysvllle to do . the soundings. • • Also sent dispatches to Reed where,he would find profile of 116 ft, • • • grade. Brigham Young, Bishop West and John Q,. Uannon took me out in^" ^ % • • • • carriap-e. I dined with Brigham and his wif e.. Eraelien(Polsom). Stopped at Ogden over night. Left instructions with Morris, • • • , Fr:m Mrs, Dodge's Diary, 19:- , „ • • • ' ' , Ocean started west on his trip. Went.up to Camp Douglas; visited Mr, Capt, •''ands; officers had a party in the evening, had a delightful time and nearly 3 o'clock when retired. Met Mrs, Benson • , ' - • • and others, .. . . . n v r • • • * • Note: Report to Ron, 0, h. Browning, Secretary of the Interior, of the Commissioners of the Union Pacific Railroad, that they have examined the 25th section of 20 miles commencing at the 700th hundred and erminating at the 720th mile post west from the initial point on the Missouri River near Omaha, Nebraska, J.Blickensderfer, Jr. t o J,*^, House, Salt Lake Cit;^, l9:- Since my last I have drawn on Gen, G, li. Jodge, "Chief Engi neer as follows: ''Y 11 No, 54, Aug. 4th, favoV Miner's National Bank |2000,00, No, 55 No. 56 Thos, B. Morris"''^ ' 380,07 kf o « t 6th ' p. Tracoy f , f ■ i. .f 00?? 1500.00 'SI* I .♦fa', ot e Augus t, 18 68. No. 57, Aug. 6th favor — • A ' ' # f sv Thos. Morris 12000.00C No. 58 ti n It . f • Miner s National Bank 2000.00 No. 59 11 12th ' n H. White 400.00 " " No. 60, n 13:.h n J. E. Eerideth 1000.00 No*. 61 fl 14 th 11 s.- Young • ■- 875.00 No. 62 n • n w C. V. i'penoer " ""185.00" ^ No. 63 It n n T. Jenkins " t rvj . 700.00 NO. 64 11 17th ft • N. S. P.ansohoff 1151.36 iJo. 65 11 18th ri E. P. North • '200.00 No. 66, 1 <\ *1 II- ■ T. P. Tracey' - 1000.00 No. 67 It «i J. Elickonsderfer, Jr. • 5b'0.000 Nol 68,' r '■ im" . » ■ It* j. P. McC^be' 3500,00 ■ t . .-/frf' oH) • • • • ^ , , f. ^ 1 l-> r.i" Total to date 80, 149,48. I enclose you a check dra Ti in mj' owp fywor for five hundred dol lars at ten days, for which I will thank you to send an Eastern draft to my son as per enclosed envelope. Gen. Dodge and myself start for the west this morninf*. ' ^ • . . . ■ fo:. - / Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodge North Easton, 20: / Your letter of 4th inst, i.s received. We had kno;vn by telgraph that the mormons had taken a contract west of Salt Lake, and ' • that the Central Road was doing every thing possible to secure the r. . lino to Salt Lake. Reed, I understand has sent a heavy force of men August, 1868, ♦ west of Salt Lake, and I have no doubt but we shall be able to lay the track from one to two hundred miles west of the lake. It is clearly our tightto lay the rails till the two roads meet, and their giving * out contract to grade 'eyond their ability to lay their rails should » not stop us nor the road from completion. Carter went over their road and understand wrote you fully on it. He says they have not the iron to lay, and if they had it their rolling stock is entirely insufficient to supply them with material to lay the track more than two miles per day under most favorable circumstances. Looking at the matter in the most favorable view for the f * . « • Central Road, I see no real chance for them to prevent our occpation » • • • • and construction of the line 150 to 200 miles west of Rait Lake, unless the severity of the winter in Wasatch Rsnge -.hall prevent the delivery of our material while at the same time it will favor hem. V;e, however, know that last winter their line was closed by snows much » more than ours You will know better than we do here the real prospect of completion of our grading to Salt Lake this fall; but our in formation is th-t by the first of December ^we shall be entirely com pleted to Salt Lake excepting the tunnelling which can have the track » • laid round, and with a favorable winter the track will be laid to the Lake, I hope you will be able to got a good lino wast, and if our gra ders iTave gone to Huraboldt Wells that arrangements may bo made for the A'-' August, 1868, two roads to work in harmony on the grading, and as soon as that is finished the track can he laid and the party that gets the most down or rather lays the track will have the road. There seems to be no other way unless we permit the road to be stopped, .f „ . H» Crane to Gen, Dodge, New York, 20:- (Telegram) Think I can arrange the ten thousand ($10,000) on Dillon's return. Please keep Willie with you; we dont want him him left West, A. ■ _ • Prom Gen, Dodge's Diary, 20:- Rode to Malad and found camp. Met Maxwell and gave him in- • '.• • ■ ■■ ■ structions about location. Received profile and tracing paper from Salt Lake; letters^rom Baldwin, N,P,D,, officer & Pusey, Telegraphed M ■ *■ • • •• r . ■ Officer & Pusey, and sent instructions to Clerks in Salt Lake; ans wert ■ f" vf': f '■ ed telegram to Bates, Friday, 21:- ' j-' ' *" •* r"* * ■ ' Marched to Blue Springs Creek, and went into camp at spring » -.r _ ^ . on east side of Creek, Examined located line, also country north and south. Prom Mrs, Dodge's Diary, 20:- Went down to city with Mrs. Wands; called on Mrs, Head, Mrt Street, Mrs-. Hussey and c ame to hotel, Mrs. Judge McCurday called. Her homo was in Missouri. Friday, 21:- n A.t p 'in r-! 1- m- .Tg j 'ifWent to theatre in evening. r-t mm*' ^ August, 1860. •August, i-ses. L.^,r r. H. M. Ho.xie to Gen. i^odge, Oina'-a, 2l:- » rr, y • ■ Your letter'to Mr. Snyder came yesterday. He returned this morning from end of track w'lich is'about 65 mfles beyond Benton; every thing out there in proper shape for work as I just hear. No trouble about furnishing tlnein material; have sent west 700 cars iron this month. Prom what I leam from outside parties, I think they are bound to orow d you out. Should no 'wonder if you made a mistake in going, but time will tell, go particular words from New York; ail 'appear to be absent from the office at New York- at New Port or Saratoga and general ly keeping out of the way of the Sheriff or N. Y. Judged,'''"^he work goes on and the money and bonds come in,- and they dont care. ' Julia and James Baird went west to Laranie last night; both feel ing well. Julia said she left -the children in bood hands and that they vTere well. My wife only rogrete that she did not go with-^u. Wo both send regards tn you and lArs, tkjdge. To Gen. Dodge from his boother, Gouncil Bluffs, 21:- •' The man whom I sent to Denver to consummate the Hughes pur chase iiiforms me by telegnaph he has received the a eeds and paid the money , and arifanfged vVerythirig as " t desired. ' oe » The prdpferty ie deeded td me I'n three deeds-one of d-'ots in Adn. ■ f oH" ' August, 1868. "i'" V » .$16,000; one of land $4000, and one of lots on Main and Bancroft St. $1000. I report the sale here as $20,000^for land and 16ts in Adn. and for lot on Main-price and terms private. I have .jade an equal di vision of the lots; 1-2 to Alley; 1-4 -to Gray; 1-4 to McComh and shall deed them with the land undivided. ■ y . , McC .mh refused to pay my draft on him (one of a hundred annoj'^ances I met with) but writes he will take it when I forward the deeds, provid ed everything is all right; is not in habit of paying out money with out having something as a consideration. V.as not satisfied w ith form er purchase, hence his desirei to be more cautious* think you ought . to make up to McComb enough to make his first purchase satisfactory and not have h^m feeling so and contBnuad.ly throwing it up. You made • • • all there was made on those lots, and if the consideration made in deeds was what yod got, you can well afford to deed him some, lots in Riddle Track to make it satisfactory, - ^ There has been considerable expense attending this last purchase, your part of it will be from $125 to $150, it is a good thing for them and us. Palmer says that 50 lots and 20 acres for $5000 is a better investment than he knows oftt , - Mother is enjoying herself East, and we are all well here, Ch, R, I, & P.R.R, men have been here fixing up their depot grounds Will erect a depot on the old ground very soon and run from this end this fall. Our citizens have secured the 40 acres for them. Reed will sell his section in Mosquito to them. August, 1868. « Joy has been here; is negotiating for the Phelps Road, and will, I think run his into Pacific Citj'', Note r. Ivin E. Clarendon to Gen. Dodge, Council ^luffs, Iowa, 21: V/ants to torrow $500 from Gen. Dodge to purchase 1-4 Nonc jf: pareil. r ,♦ 'i.t ri. « . V From Gen, Dodge's Diary, 22:- Examined ravine north of located line, also located line for 90 ft. grade. Hudnutt furnished us with profile and map of alignment. Stevenson of 0. P. gets very bad line on lower south slope; is now run- • • ping 90 ft. on our slope &c. thinks better line can be got north. From Mrs. Dodge's Diary, 22;- . • ■ h.: ■ ' ' i ' ' Took breakfast at Mrs. Husseys; dinner at Mrs. Heads at 3 P. M, , and started East on coach at 7 1-2 o'cloc .. Gen. Chetlain, Mrs. Conner, Mr. Barret and McCullock, .' ■■ 1 ■ :• s ' J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 21:- I ■y ours letter of the 16th came to hand today. I have closed Bate's account. Have charged Chief Engineer Act. with the amount re- # ceived for sale of horses, wagon and harness, also amount received l?y Bate's for his instruments, and charged Blickensderfer with the balance of the aooountas you stated. Have notified Bates of the closing of the accounts- also notified Blickensderfer of the charge $529.07. The town lot statement will be sent on Monday to New York. I August, 1868, have endeavored to show all that was asked for, and have given all the infornation I possess about t!ie matter. It has been a big job, making this statement with the other business to keep up and take care of that which had accumulated during my absence, and I have uone the best I could to expedite the work. Have employed a draughtsman fo'r ^avi§, vhic'- is all the additional help I have employed, R. I, Lawrence to Gen. Dodge, Gilmer, U.T,, §3: I forward herewith the profile for which , ou telegraphed a few days ago, I would have complied with your request sooner but L!r, Reed wished to use it for a short time, 'and having no paper J.th which to make a new one I was compelled to wait until I could obtain dome. ^ I alsD send you the profile* of the change made in the location v. t the bend of Bear River, and have marked the alignment upon it i'n or der that a full comparison of the two lines may be had if desired. I replied to each of your dispatche's by telegrapH, but in oach case the operator at "alt Lake ^ity returned them with the reply that you were not in the city. Trusting that the profiles will arrive in time to answer your purpose, &c. .t" " ^ ■ or ^ Oliver Ames to Oen. Dodge, North Easton^- 23:- Your favor of August 9th, from head of Echo Canon, is recoiv ed. .'I sent you a copy of the resolution introduced by Mr. Duff and August, 1868. Passen in Executive Conimittefe,; 'giving to Durant, Vice President, in addition to ordinary power the supervision of affairs of company on line 'Of road, including such surveys preliminary or final as are being y made on the road,' and all officers and employes are subject to his In structions. . It being the intention to delegate to him fall oower in accorrlance with ^y Laws 3 & 4, Be being accountable only to this Com mittee and Directors for his acts under, this authority. The By Law !. which Justifies the above action is No. 3, v/here in a clause in Section 4 it says^' "The Board may at their rdiscretion assign to the Vice Pres ident by resolution a portion of the .powers .and duties of ithe Presi- ^ dent." I think iinder the stimulation of the first section the Execu tive Committee i^ot together and passed a series of resolutions, de signed to head of Pisk, and the Doctor used them to increase his .power. It ia one of the miseries of our road that we have a man in it who is so desirous of power, and aO Jealous of everjr that does not ooincide with his notions. ' ' t fa f ns" v > , "jt * We have recently had a nuoAwir of telegrams from Reed and^^ymour (foh Seymour always jetna Reed TtJ,th his) making some very strong .state ments as to the difference in cost , between your line and theirsmaking the difference equal the whole cost of your 800 ft. tunnel line and states that '-■liokensderfer's estimate was made on a differ ent and less eacpdntsiwe line and if figured up as they figures theirs AUf^ust, 1868, j^our adopted lino would coot over a f],,t)00,000^ w>iile their long line would cost about $400,000. I telegraphed'you on this■statement and have your correction of their telegrams, all of which aeem so clearly - to fix the construction of your location that I think there is dt the least doubt of any change from the line no being worked, . Durant and Dillon are otway on account of the Pisk suit. It is now fixed so .they can return, I have called a meeting of the Board of Directors for the "Bd of September /(next week) and we-will" have the final acceptance of located lines fixed with the Committee on location, which -is Ames, Dillon, Durant, Duff and Williams, and we will have the line - where the best interests of the road require. Though the line .of the -road will be fixed all along the route where yor engineers have laid it, it is exceedingly annoying to have to fight Tor it all the way and for the purpose of satisfying Dr, Durant That he is'a power and to be -consulted on all matters. My opinion Is the Dr. wants the best line just as much as anj' of us, a:id when talking aliout taking the long line ijf «as with the i($ea of its being cheaper to get tlie line through at once ahct work'out the long tunnel after the i*oad was ruruiing, and the estimate that hd had from Reed and Seymour showed that both these lines could be built ahout aS Cheap as your line, allowing that when "the road was completed, we could out the tunnel by machinery \t about $10 per yard. Your of cost have fixed this soqthat August, 1868, there can he but one opinion as to line to be built. In regard to replacing allwooden structures with stone on the line of road just as rapidly as required, Snyder writes me it is being done; that he has a large force on and is pressing them wherever need ed and it can be done. 'He are ordering some 20 more additional loco motives to get our construction material ahead, and are doing everytriing possible to get our road on to Salt Lake this year, and 2 GO miles west of there next year if possible. I had a letter from Carter who hos been through, and he thinks we may go from IGO to 200 miles beyond Salt Lake, fie says they are short of material and of rolling stock to deliver their material for laying 2 miles per day which he thinks tliey are trying to accomplish, I also received your letter uated Salt Lake Aug. 14th enclosing letter of*^ Sherman at the same time yesterday that I got your letter of Aug. 9th a t Echo, You will proceed I hope to survey the lino west of Salt Lake and get as good a location as possible this year. I un derstand you 'lave 60 miles located and some heavy grades and work. We are now within 500 miles of Salt Lake, and as we have the right to work 300 miles ahead of our track, we can now put our men on the heavy work west of Salt Lake at once•; ■ From Gen. Dodge's Diary, 23:- ■ . .n'-'- -T Rode over country to north of line endeavoring to obtain a t ' I' ? .';j 1 . r' '..Cr T'i. !• O .kjlla iLJ nit, ■ August, 1868, Slope with lighter work and grades, but country rises too fast to obtain any grade less than 90 ft, and work lighter than on present line, Hodges brought over profiles and maps; ordered him to make some changes and push west; also ordered Hudnutt down to re-run east J.ope . ■ ■ ■ : - . . I.:, with 90 ft. grade. Hodges says that Ives made 1300 ft. fall in 8 miles from Don Don Pass east. Monday, 24;- ..I f: Went out to examine Hodges line, and ordered change. Rode '' to Hodge's camp and back to Hudnutt, who had reached road ravine. Line • , . . * 4k « on west side of Promontory Point good, over east very bad, one mile of very heavy work which will cost $150,000, Am in hopes to get t^iis 1 f line in in two or three days. Ordered La Bosen over to sketch Ilud- " » ■ ''ViOO' nutt's line so as to map it. Near Perkins Springs are two good groves cedar good for wood, and some of them I should judge to be good for 9 * . I ■ 0 ties, ' - " ".^oj i r A 1 r . From Mrs, Dodge's Diary, b5:- Riding in coach, not very well. Took supper at Judge Car- . i ' fi'* ' . • ! o V n ^.1' ■ ters, ■ 0 , - - *■ -rifr t •> . ■ - - Note; Gen, Order No, 2 of W. Snyder, Gen. Supt. U,P.R.R, Company, * ■ I • , Omaha ,23; - ' f ' , .skfl • : J. F, House to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 25; I received-i oo .ununication r rom the New York Foffice, enclos ing a eeceipt for $30 being the amount paid P. Werner on account for . 'tiff i \ August, 1868. . ■ '* engineer services, stating t'lat, the same was charged to your account. I have made voucher? of the same and it will he returned by yourself t as Chief Engineer; have also charged Chlf. Eng. account with the s^ame and given J. J. Cisco crefllt on our books. • , The town lot statement was sent yesterday, andcontained every thing relating to town lot business. _ ^ • Have sent Du Bois tracing as asked for, and am now preparing Merrill's; will send in a few days. . , nr-ea: Mr. ^nyder discontinued the office of Master of,Transportation yesterday. _ • ^ W. Snyder to Gen.r Dodge, Omaha, 25;- » . • •-jr I returned Stinday ^ ^ morning . from • a twd weeks trip over the •• • road. Find matters at end of track in good shape as far as we are conqerred. Fear there wij-l be some delay on ties soon, Mr. i^vans is haddling his work nicely, is cleaning out the thieves as fast as ho , can reach them, end has the construction department in better shape than ever before, ■ • , ; , I sent you circular alfiowinc- some changes in local management of the road. Was obliged to-have more h^lp^ and • took the responsibility of making the changes and appointment, s at, once. If it dont suit New York I am ready to quit. » • ; Business «ood, trains moving promptly. M sending more iron west August, 1868. * ' than is being laidl "ISfaking 25 cars per week here and netting plenty from East, Will write you more fully soon as I clear my desk of pa pers. • r c -n r, ( r ■ r # From Gen. podge's Diary, 25:- tlAo'io ' T r*" 'w'.', .t t Spent the day with Hudnutt putting in line around heavy point; concluded to adopt 90 ft. grade and run in the lines. La Bos en came to camp. Wednesday, 26: To work on Promontory Point refitting lino and looking at country generally, Wrote annie. Gray, Prince & o. asking them to de posit money in their hands to my credit in L. & M. Banic; also-wrote H. C. Crane about payment to M. S. ^cMillon. From Mrs, 'Dodge's Diary, 2d:- ' '' • ..'■i ' Went in to'l^eakfast at Laramie arid found Julia and Mr. ■ ii'- ' 0 ' ■ a j'l H. Crane to Gen. Dodge, New York, 26: (Telegram) ■ - - Have arranged ten thousand (|10,000) dollars fOf* fllfrety day A. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 26:- ' : f r ' ■ ■ We gave Colfax and party our officers car, aant him. to and of track and retum to Cheyenne, and told hitt that on his return from Cheyenne we would send special car for him. He was w611 treated at all points and train delayed here for him so that, he could come up August, 1868. . .. . tovm and make a speech. I: didnt see him, but Hoxie and Frost did and started him off all right,- Supposed all was satisfa^troy until I heard indirectly from the west that he thought we ought to have sent a rep resentative of the road and the cooking car. with him. Tne TI.Y.office gave me no intimtion of his coming or instructions :f any kind, and I violated special orders in sending G. and party with special train from Benton to end of track and return. The excursions this aeasion hav:'interfered with our work very much and have worn me out. I saw that C. had special attention be cause he was candidate for V. P. and because he dont agree with mas in politics, I let Frank Biair ride behind a freight train because I 4 happen to belong to hts ..party, I knov/ that you wont believe that I * let politics interfere at.all with business.^ ^ 26;- No, 2, Yours 14th reached me on my return from the ^''est. Have been tolerably busy,thia week attending to accumulated correspond ence and reorganizing the-working of road. Am determined to have no • • more Master Qf 'iransportpt^on Department but to put details of arrange ment and trains in charge of Div. Supts. and hold them responsible, MucJiman was smart, knew his business and for a time attended to it well, but the temptation wag too much for him, he fell into his old • tracks of his predecessor, let his men run the road and it became necos ary for. me to clean the outift. I did it without waitinn- for orders and am Iready to assume all the responsibility. Have written to August, 1868» . . . . .. Mr. Blaino to send Caldwell out and I will give him position at once. r-send you papers to salt Lake daily. Dont know what is' going o outside, as "ftoxie and I dont get time to read the news'. o-tI, ■' * Mh. Ames'wrote that Directors will have a meeting Sept, 1stj dont say where. None of them have been to New York since you went west^ and I dont think they will meet th'^re as yet. Nothing done that I can" hear of on the i'isk suit. Ne are adding equipment to the road very fast'. At least four hundred cars and thirty engrines In the pas-t month, "^'ill have a ten stall round house and shop 75 X 160 -at -Rawlins-S stall- round house at J^edicine Bow. Stone work dono al Laramie, large force working at ^ Cheyenne. Have several stone culverst 'in East of Cheyenne and large force at work on others.* Have started new blo.cksmith shopphere 75X200. Am doing all that is possible to'get in-^od shape for winter, &c. Will urge a round house at Bitter Creek and large shOpS At' Blacks Pork, From profile think'B.p. will be better than from Rim. To Mrs. Dod^e rrom her sister, Kansas City, 27:- Your letter Just came,*and I am looking for you as usual(but bring baby) Tkere are very few through boats; better take railroad from St. Joe and telegraph Doctor when you start, and he will be on^ lookout. Can come and go through to St. Louis from Leavenworth all ♦ right. You better bring both the girls and let them all run wild a while, 4 TT*" August, 1868. Fjr'om Gen. ^edge's Diary, 27;- r ,rtlc To work on -line near Promontory Point. Maxwell and Morris arrived; gave them,their instructions and pushed them west to Red. Dome and beyond. Qrdered Hodges to close his line on -Red Dome Pass. From. Mrs. Dodge's Diary, 27 - ir l ■ ^ ioJ t .■ Arrived home, all w ol1. W.. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 27: r^_ . Col. Seymour, flanked by Tom Mullby as second fiddler, pass ed through here this morning enroute for New York^ Did not honor us wit'" a cal 1,_ - , • « ■ • » . . . Mulloy blowed hie horn on the; trip and gave people generally to unlerstand that as soon as he reached New York there would be a clears ing out here.- He is to be Chief Engineer and Gen. McCollum Gen. S;jpt. T' e new administration is to be an honest one, of course, and Mulloy is ot have his wrongs rectifi^. I will manage to hoar all that he' has to say. I ctont think he will change the genera,^ features of the Rocky Movmtains^^ " „ • . Note: Report of TZmb-^Werd, Bupt. to tlie Commissioners for thSf-. Iowa State Buildings for the Deaf and Dumb at fiounbil-Bluffs, ^7:- To Gen. Dod^e from hi" brother^ Council Bluffs, 27:- . I herewith send yo„r mail, e^a directed By telegram. After saein": Mr. Alloy I did n*ot have time to see you and return on the AUf^st, 1868. eveninc train. I left Mr. Alley undecided at)out the'purchase, but thinking very favorably of it. He was ta converse with you and Ames, I did not press him very much although I am confident it will prove a« godd investment and know of Aothing here as good. He promised to write me before he left Omaha and I presume iias done so. I would like to have Mr. Ames take 1-4 and Mr. Alley 1-4. If one or both have concluded to take it I must hear from Creighton about the mor tgage which he holds. Tell him to write me the amount* due and w^me I can pay it off, and wlme he will be in. Send me his address. Edward P. North to Gen, Dodge, Salt Lake City, 28:-* ■ I came in yesterday without having completed my survey on account of an attack of dysentery, ' • I did not- sound far enough n-onth' to find a lino of* over 12 foot watsr, but on-a lin^ starting ahout two and a half miles north of Hodge*s initial p-vnt on survey around Promontorjr^ Point, 1 found 14 feet of water/ while on a line froto the initial point the :ater. will not exceed "15 ft., botli lines ending at the north side of Ifud Island. The better line is much the shortest -that can b'fc'ftnmd. I thUik the distance across is ^les^ than' miles thcuj^ I cannot.state exactly, as my triangiflations tAkSn rwfltt tllrv' HbtSjje s ^jhellminaj^y isuxvey line as a base do not'chSck on one another/.' •' There is a young man here who came yesterday to re ort to Mr, August, 18G8, « • Morris (named I^cllvan) who I will take with me when I go back and measur© a base line with more care than was porbably taken on a preliminary survey-unless, I received orders to the contrary. I hope to be well enough to go back Wednesday morning. On a line .from the initial point named above to the south end of Mud Island I found 16 1-2 ft. of water, lir. Ricksec!:er sends a paper to Mr. Blickensderfer containing a notice, of the letting of the woi?k from Promontory Point westward by Gov. Stanford. I was told by Mr. Msrdith that the U. P. r . R. had a cofpps of engineers in Ives ]pass on N. Promontory. Mr. Stenhouse told md of the fact last night. ,. From Gen. Dodge's Diary, 28:- ;■ ■?' '■ . ' • r.i«nr»"I • To work.on; line over Promontory Point. Wrote 'I'. C. Durant • • ab out lines and tiijiea, also wrote Mr. Ames. V/rote J. T. Baldwin in relation,to B. P. & Co. lands and the rent. 'I I! ■' • . Saturday, 29:- , Hudnutt got^iine around to bottom; made good crossing and has a fine line. Lat. of 170, 30', Rock Spring 41,20-variation of needle Note: J. O'Neil to J. E. House, Bryan, Wyoming, 29:- a In relation to J. A. Sheldon and Chas. Segar quitting; that . • • r- . r I thay got homesick and will start for the States Monday, and wants pay « rolls made out for them to sign and settle With them. Sends a tracing of Bryffli City by Mr. Sheldon; has finished survey of the same. August, 1868, Jas, F. Wilson to Gen. Dodge, Fairfield, lorwa, 30:- I have yours of the 17th, and have dravvn on G. P. & Co. for my share of profits on R. I. Stock. They reported $5,797*04 profit; t'.a was not a bad operation. ^ Political matters generally look well; as to the general result I thinlc there can be no doubt. It is probab'le that we* will lose some of the rebel states, but will have enou-h votes to elect Grant, Kasson is canvassing Iowa. This is either training for the Sonattorial race next'year or for the purpose of getting a good place under Grant, t am inclined to think he wants a foreignt appointment. ^ It does not look now as thougli there'will be a Session Of Congress in September and I presume t'lere wili be none. I am inclined to think with you that there'will \y9 a row "over the U. P. in Congress next winter. If this comes Ames mus€ be able to sho ■ that he has made a square fight against Durant, and in favor of a strict compliance with the terms and oonditioni of the .law. To this it must'evnntually cc»ne and all parties may as well understand it. y mm / I w.-^t $50,000 in'the bridge; can you secure m& this amount? * r When will you be at home? Let me hear from you again, and tfell mfe ^ ~ ' ' ' • • what you know about the Bridge, I Judge that* Allison will go safely through his convention, thjorauh they are giving him a bitter fight. I send you a pamphlet which his enemies issued against him, 'art "W August, 1868. . Pr.om Mrs. Dodge to the General, Council Bluffs, 30:- - I- would like to hear from you,, but suppose I must wait. We have had a cold, ste.ady rain «ow for several- days- streets muddjsr and gloomy, puite a contrast to tho weather in Salt Lake-,'r . ' ^ The trip home was quite tiersome and terribly dusty as you Imow. As we came past Rawlins Springs Station the Cons, cars ^passed going to Benton-witb the Seymours on board, and when we went in to the U. S. Restaurant for breakfast they were there and came in with us. At Benton v/hen I- took'my sleep.ing section I drew the curtains down and laid down; pretty soon I heard Seymour and J. D., Casement in conversa tion, S^raour scolding and C. sweairing. - The principal subject was the water banks and tt»i management of v/ater west of Cheyenne-gi/ing Evans fiti, Seymour asked Casement if jie would take charge-which was accepted and S, said he would see the Doctor &o. You can well imag ine it was rich. Seymour hinted bhat his object in going East was to get the JDootor out hor.e ip Sjeptamber and I thought from what he said that the Doctor needed some r0prsetati"ons to come- out. I fancy there will be lively times this fall.y^ Jim Beard .says it is impossible to send out more iron than 'vill lay two miles of brack a day-sa much for U.P.^^'R. politics are mixed. Wis De-mo erats are working hard. I want you to come home and .dtir up tho people here; they want a live man to ■•'ortc a while# The Slope must not sk^w any defeat this fall for Grant. Augus t, 18 68, . r> r !-» ..»•- i Little Annio is hearty-asked for papa the first, thing, ^and v/ants to know •.7hy he did not come. You must try and geta pony; she expects it. They will start* to school si'week from Monday» Julia wsmte you to be hcSlfie the last week in Septem ,er, - She will be married sooner than she expected, and you must be here-for her mother is avay. - ' " , * . ^ ' • Tell Clarence to take care of'those two sivlver spoons, -put them in your trunk. Hurry home, how much I want you, I' cant tell you. Be careful, too--rumore 'of Irfdians are'"plenty. You will have railroads a *good way, T/rite soon.- • i ' I hope you will be euccessfUL with your lines West, I found one of your profiles in the seer Starry at our house; you prob ably left It Whbn we went ?/est, ' .r • - ' ' The at,' Joe Raod is thronged, and T guess it is. going to be the favorite rbute-that rou'd will pay; wish irou owned it or part and was " one of the principal officers on the U. P. R, R. and was hero. Hurry homo and meantime watoh Seytiour'n little game, and dont worry but get hearty by the time we meet, ^rcan'Oen. Dodge's Diary, 30;- To work on irfdps aiW profiles, . Hudnutt came over t.o .din^ with Bent and Oollins; gave htm his instructions, eat, map and profiles of •Toand Pass, Made estimate Of line on east slope of Promontory Point August, 1868. e and sent it to New York. Rock Exca, 68528; Exoa 63,613. South Embt. 550,000. Wrote Durant* as to line, &c. '-"r': , ,u p. ' Monday, 31:- »r ♦ Closed up lin-e over Pronfontory and made map and profiles, Wrote Reed giving tiotes of on line, &:c. also profile and map and notes on timber bii'R^d Dome Pass. Mr. McElvine came to camp to join -Heard and Patty;' Wrot^'O'Neil to lay off town at Bridger also to thff Casements telling them -i bout' the country, &c. &ee by papers that C. P.- R. R. laid 6 miles ahd 800 ft, of track in one day* Wrote Annie, Lettie and Ella, Amount of curvature W ft. grade line over Promontory Sta. 2621 to 3275 is 1003 degrees. ' J. L. WilliaiiiB to Gen, Dodge New York, '31:- n*' vn - Have' yeusPs o'f 16th; also of'13th; also one from Mr. B. with grades, &c. b' ' - 1-r '^■'When you get" looat ion across Salt Bake Vcj ley and .Promontory Point if you will g»t Mr.-B, to send me some-grdde.table for 1 or 2 hundred miles more I'wlll Add it to profile Or as far as our Company will pfobabiy'build. If yOtl know the leve of Salt Bake (the water) please give it. i adopt Dey*s original datum line as about as near as we will get to it; that is low water of 0ctober'jl863, lowest ever found-. 965 ft. above sea, 1 had supposed that? hla zero was the grade line, •but finding that it was the very lowest water, it differs but a few August, 18G8, , r feet from Jtlr. .Talcott'a Ivels- on N.'^ and about, as much from Jojbnson on the H. T, Have not hear^J from .Theilson. -j • It seems that the Secretary o Interior soraa. weeks ago submitted ta the President, and through him to the Atty. General, the question what control the Presijient has over the subsidies after Commissioners have reported favorably; also, whether the Government can withold a part of the bonds to make good the tempoeary wor.k and equipment, repcliirts that for. the present better issue the bonds as hereto fore, that thene is time enough' and Jie will examine more care.fully. ■ I - presume ho will report that there is no "power in the P.resident". The law is full in behalf of the company, I think the only power la in ^ the appointment of Goimnis si oners and he wi,ll make no change. - • I- think all will, go Oh ""as heretofore/ the danger may be in effect ing unfavorably the sale of first mortgage bonds by the talk,- Little has been said, hcffovar," A week ago Mr. Ames telegraphed me to see Mr, Browning, which I did. I came from there here,, None of our friends here until tomorrow sol know noilhizig* Board meets on 2d September. Cisco ^ays I'm entirely right In urging a r e o e rv e fun ^ f 3 lions, that he told Oliver Amed so, and that he and Macey will vote for it: but 1 presume it will.not carry. p, . - ^ . I am entirely ignorant what line or what grade is adopted at head of Echo or at Devil's Gate; perhaps I may find out at meeting of Board. GrsLXxt is hore, but he has said nothing. From your last letter I August, 1868. f I concluded that the BlickensdepferjLl^ine was the proper one- abouti $150,000 more costly in gradin-^ with a 90 ft, instead of 116. This, . ; high gradelie should by no means be adopted anyway for so small a ,, ' - saving as that. How much do you suppose the B. & 0. R. .R, would ex pend to reduce their 116 ft. to 90 ft. Probably a million or two or how much did the Pa. Central expencd at Altoona to get down as low as95? At 116 they could have reduced their tunnel half or two thirds.. Both my son smd myself have pleasant recollections of our delight ful horseback mountain trip, and of the kindness and respect of all r , the party including Capt* Wells and his Lieutenants, to whom, with others give my kidd regards. But especially to yourself we are under groat obligations. ^ > This Pacific Road respctt|Ability euad constant thought and work this, hot weather is to me as it' is to you very wearing, and I ought to be out of it. I may <have done some good in sustaining the engineers in getting a good lootation, instead of the hoo, step and jump plan of Dxirant up to 116 ft, at every point, but beyond this I am probably , doinjg as muah harm as goodj but !"vow and .vhen to get out is the question. I cant sneak out, I may kftow ^nore in a week or two. Mr. Brovming . seenis to feel all right and to appreaiata myserivces and yours; but then he will never grow grey under his part of the load, Heis off now to the White Sulphurs^! . - _ ~ , . I had beeter be in Indiana helping to organize for November election. August, 1868. • ' D^pew's letter which ? wlii enclVsB" in next mail is a little ros^' - • I . . ' ' ' -V 1 ' ^ colored; though if our people everywhere get thoroughly scared it will go right,y - . n- . • ~ Don't forget "Botties Mountain". I meein to name it. '.'r-ite me about the location on Wahsatch and* west of that and how far our folks will build, I have Marked this letter private onlj'' as regards what I say about the issue of bonds, &c,, and the President's actions I handed Browning ray report of 21 pages with profile. He said he would send it with his annual message, ' t Note: Articles of Incorporation of the Missouri Valley railroad Compan; . - t' hi i " J, L. Williams to Gen. Dodge, New York, September, 1':- J *""© rilrote you yesterday, The part of that leitter aboufi'ssue of bonds by President, Event's 6-piniori &c, is, of ooubSe, confidential, I doubt if Atty, Oenl, can find any power in the law in the. least to withhold part of the bonds. His only contro-1 is in appointing the Commissioners, and as to that, of- Course, 1 have not a word to say. 1 have done nothing and will do nothing that might tend to c^ock pro gress of road, t>ut art the fcame time mdot report road just as it is* I find much to commend in the road-Hso far as it is built or located; but must say two to three millions more of stibsidy should go into road, and that much loss into profits. n/tjte ' |tZ at r Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1868 General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d9541e780c950bd123cbee37361f93c4.pdf 2fe75346bfd5be33c18fdd3fcd19990f PDF Text Text July, 18G9. the Board of large* stockholder "be interested directly.'6r indirectly in the contract, , ' , ■ n - ■ - - P. S. 1 accepted'ai)*J>ointment of Receiver of. Grahd Rapids R".R, to save it frbm-goinp into the hands of. the enemies of the road. There is little* to receive, Won't hold it long, D, Kilhburne to Gen. Dodge, New."York, August 4;- Our mutual friend,* Hon, J. F. Wilson v.rote me "that he would take some more of the hridge?'%onds at par with 50;^ of -stock, but I concluded bo let him have thW at 85^ and 50j? of the stock sarae as I took them at, I received lOG of the* bonds at 85 and 50^ -stocky An outsider took 30 of them at paY^'k'hd' 50,^ ahd' otheb' one, six at par and 50^ stock ^ the balance save what' i ke'ep myself I have been dfving at cost among my friends and the friends of those who a e with us. For tf850 you get a thousand dollar "bond and $500 in stocki# The calIs tjri).above dame as th- ot ers. The fifth call -lOth .inst. : i •; ■ --r Considerable of the supe#wtr\Jctiare 1* now at Keokuk, Please advise me so'on if you wish any the hdndi of any of your friends, I have only 28t to dispose of. ' f - ' C. G. Haramond'to Mr, House, Omaha, August 29:- , ' If you know of any old hMdge timber at Wftrto'd plsRse* eive Ife p»rtlcul»rs. Denv.. jfeR. poopls dealrs a little ^ once, . ' r'r, ' /J, U. Williams to Gen. Dodge, Boston» August.^ 5:,.r || \ Yours of July 19th to ^ as Treasurer U,P,R.R.. but private, an-^i July, 1869. . of 21st io me as Treasurer S.i^.R.R.Co. was fluly. repeivod, Prince-^and Coypaid the #10000, ahd no"Interest and G. and W. ^ still hol(| your $10^0000 ^onds and your, assessment of August ■ 2n(l $10,000 remain^ unpaid \waiting your orde^rs^ . .. I .t'j. Your betters are so discouraging I am glad to keep them private, "we have a-';henvy load here ,in^ raising money to meet urgent payments and Col. Hammond must contrive to sejl enough of surplus material to.re lieve natters-with yott,'I h15p"^ "he is.dolng-it. _ • r- lOn. soni6 accounts Snyder's removal may be kad, but the appointment ' of Hammond cdMainly adds great cpnfidence to our enterprise, he is so I* ' well knowri»aiid"t«espected everywhere. .• ^ Shall lb® j^aAsed to see you here on 19th and hope that soon after yoii will W«Sf with the Eminent Citizens and Lr. ^uff, he having Authority,'ad I:iSuppose.,he will, to fix point of Junction and sale ofVht m l^ad^ Vo C.p.R.R. but they act so strangly Looks as though they did fiot'tttln to agree to anything-fair; then,Fou v'ill all. hur-y back and vh all gb tos Waahington and unite on all our bonds^ C.C^ Hfi*nBiond to' Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 6:- . witffi all convenifOt speed to get at the snow sheds. 1 understood thht you had plans either on paper or projected. ' ' Mr. Doolittle, oto* builder, Will shaw you some sketches. Shall be glad to get your plans &c« aa aoen as convenient so as to get ^ « Mri Doolittle'to work. ' . ■ N. DuB'is to Sen. Dodge^ Ksw York^ 7:- (• 4 r July 1869. .'.'M ,• i'jl . Chas. H.; Rempstead 'to Gen,-Dodge, Salt Lake 7:- ' ' Mounan has f iled, amenaed conplaini and schedules-Of-work increas- -^"Ing amount $30,000, It Is necessary-for. sdiie engineer' s to examih'e and compare schedules ahd furnish me v/ith brief and points immediately. Reed is absent, MOrl'iS is here an^ I think understands what I require, Will you order him'oi- some othOr competent engkneer to take "matters in cfiarlgh and report to me, " , G. Hazafifty^ GenT f)odge. Piece,Dale, 7:- . -jy-.; r Yours of'28th inst from Salt Lake'ib just received, I am glad to hear fro.'; you on these Matters,' add'had b6en 'expecting to meet and consult you fully in regard to themfand Bomfe ,Other matters on-the 18th, | when I hope you will be 1ft'Boston" to attend meeting of the Directors called for that day, liri' ^uehnell'sfteiiis 16 think it very important to get to Corinne'to secure the Montana trade whicp he thinks must come there Iw BY ftiftf'ftdyice. an offer of compromise made to cip, to sell^ tT^ Roa'd• frbm Ogden to Prom, Pt,'at-your estiipate of prime cost to contractors, I think at $85 or $87,000 per mile, 1h e effect of the oCfer ie-ge^d perhaps, I. hold that we are en titled to the actual cost W the or whatever the U.p. pays ' under Its contract, and further 'that the cohtract haing been made under the* erroneous belief, both ^parties fully stated at the time that as a part of the understandrrgof our parting with this piece of road the C.p, would take the whole lose of the defioienoy of $2^600,000 of subsidy bonds, fhi dontraet In that must be ecjuitably 1370 July, 1869. . " , ' ■ ad,justed conform Twitha the" actual Tacts. Our finances still vrork-very hard. The immense outlay on the latter portion of the road, in which we all think we must, have been swindled on a mgg nificent scale,: and the JLarge investment in materials pot wanted for a very long" time if at -all, liave involved us in" dpbt. to an amount that takes our utmost ability, to co^ with^||||jlii^^^' '* I hopn, however, to see yxm' in about 10 days, and shall be glad to have a visit from at my house/ Saml, B, Davi-e to &en.Do^ge> Sante Fe','7:'-: l-I* LIr. Perkins appo nted Seaterartf "<!>4" this territory last spring a p , . .. after much deiLay, visited'us a- few days iifeo, and returhed without qual ifying and ii is the* gemeral Impresaion that he does not intend to ac cept'the Office, It Is'tinderstood here that he was discouraged by re presentations mft^e bjr cert^n persons , and th^ t he left for the States with the understanding'that the present inCuBibont l^iH.Heath, would not be disturbed, 'ifill you-not aid us in getting H'eiith re moved at an early day? Tou know Heath ^-ell, and must know that" he is objectionable to every honest man and decent citizen of New Llexico, Our friends' would be pleased to'have' Ed Thompson appo nted and there will be an application made in his behalf. You are acquaint ed with "fhcmpsbn. Ho was an orfi'cer in the first. Kansas. Has been a resident of Hewliexic^^ several ye^hs, is an uncompromising ropubll- * can, intelligent and honest. His appoihtmenY woitld'be tBalHed.with pleasure by a large proportion of our people, ' 1371 *1- t July, 18G9. .0') . Will you writs to Rcbbins and the President askih'g la^e feLppointmenf or if 'hot in h'is Ijehalf, recbiniierid any "one els«. No one v/ouaid be iriore" obejectienable than'Heath. , •' Note:* B. F, Ham to "trien. Dodge, Boston", July 12:. trc.^ " II. J. Ko'ons to. J. LI." Eddy, Jjav/rence,' July 15: t v " J, A, Holliday Jto Mr,- House, Cheyenne 18 July, ■ ) ed- '"' T. B. ^^rrlB t.O ffi II. Eddy,-'Wabeatch, July 19:- We have hunf^d rfor Hawk, but they are scarce, Note :--. -GiJljaer and Salsbury to -Gen. Dodge, July 28:- nltTr *• <" -Receipt for stgge fare,, ■ ' ' * , r ; .+ -f Not©:- B, H-, Windsor to J, E. House, . Cheyenne, August 4:r. j Not©:- Genr Dodge to Col. C. h-. Hairjnond, August 7 (25 DR135.) 8DD ■ " ' ' ■ Gen. Bodge to Oliver. Ames, Aug, 7^ (25Dill37) 8DD * f to J, F. Wbbstep, Auenst 7 (25DR139)^^8DD ♦ /II I 'l. Jamoe ®'«r •*l-ls«n to Gen»iDodge, ^airfield, 8:- , , ^ '♦Will meet Allison and Ho-per. at Chicago-next. Wednesday porning. Will H) froji to Bofiton, Can you go.then^ :: lo r'U*; Gen. ppdge, Westchester, 7: ^ ^ -• Ahipnooe. yo» dont .go. till ^ptlv at meeting, you are master of the situatio r and should allow fio trifling, . It is their toss not yours, f *' . j.,r to, Gej^.Bodge, San Francisco, . • A. ^ ' t r f<>*tftJp8f(|r4)rif4ing.j#i%.lorggnize Ch,l^se party. Will reort in few ' f tiiT- ' 'UlfO G > r 1572 v j' t ' ■% 'M/ , August, 1869. t '• E.'ftouse to Sen. Dodge^ Omaha, 7:- Enclosed will find plans of snow fence as prepard by my self also plan of shed as per Mr*'Dooli'titf^, I have estimated the cost of fence very carefully and think it is not far out of the way. The flat-roofed Shed of Doolittle's - ' -t, - •J' - ' :• •• . with an iron roof will cost alone $l-,500 per mile. I go to Gr'^nd Island Monday to meet the County Commissioners, and then to North Platte to l-^ok after the hotel and receitre it. Should you decide upon the plan of sheds please let me knov:, and I will get up the estimates for the entire smount, I suppose if can be' taken from the profile near enough as that will show all the cuts &c, - ir'-f - ' f T - 'f Mr, Snyder tells me that you are going to Boston, therefore I ^ I ' . -p ^ ^ ^ • • • • ' ■ . ' may not see you before you start. Note;- Gen. Dodge to Oliver Ames, 9 (25DR140) 8D.D. " Gen. Dodge to J. F. 7,'ilson , 9; ( 25 DRl41) 81511, M*?'" ■' ' ' . ■ . f ■ S Gen, Dodge to U. H. Painter 9;' (1508141^ 8DD", " Gen. Dodge to C. G. Hammond, 9'; (25DR142) ODD*.' • " Ge-., Dpdge to J. E. House, 9 (25DR144) 8DD, - - ^ I f 1 ■ . . . , " Gen, Dodge to D. JCilbounre, 9 (25DR145) 8DD, U, H. Painter to Gen. Dodge, vjestchester,♦ Pa, 9:- • : They need you worse than you do position, why not go oftC HBth at Director's ,oeting when there iilt 6e enough there to make finaity of it. Wade'and I will be Chere''5n r;{ • ;• " * 1373 W'-^ 'V . 1- Aiigust, 1869, Note;- T. B. Llorrls to H. LI, House, Waheatch, 9:- y/^ Hag drawn on Gen. Dodge for 1600 dollars, ,-. • T. B.Liorris to Gen. Dodge, I7ahsatch, 9:-,. I went to ,Salt Lake City and have sent out about 40 men. Have arranged with a Lioraon foreman to send out all the men can get. Have had a few posters printed and circulate.d through the sfettlenents where the ,grasshoppers have been bad, and men are out of work. It is.quite time some prompt action was taken, as there are eight or ten sections in Brlger Division where there are but one and two men, .and sometimes only the foreman. The gravel trains have from 10 to 25 men and we are losing money all the time by not working trai; up to its full capacity, I have arranged to have stone quarried and loaded on cars at five dollars per C. Yard, I can make no fair • prices wit'n the stone cutters, but think if we will import some things ' ' t . . • ' : . ■ will look differently. I have two pile'drivers, one steam and one t • • » horse driver rigged, and go to work tomorrow on Flack's Fork Bridge, • • . 110, If it can. p^ossibly be done it would be well now to pay off and sendl^i ,Okf. the country all the bed men we have at work on secSion an(^ fill rtheir places with Momons who have fan^ilies to keep them steady. There is a man uho has bid for the masonry in Box Culyerts «t $2,50 per yard, and we can now load the stone for that •Kind of work at the aeae time we are loading the range work. We can use o\ir aeeilonjaen andj gravel train men in filling up ^ trestle work durin^ the Winter, if we put in a few of the culverts be- ' .1 ■ . (-.''i , ;r,: . • August, 1869. . ' ' ''■ t ' >*"• fore the Wanter sets in. There are also some eulverts which must be put in before winter, either with plank & timber or stone in place where there are no ope&ings now. I ha-we arranged for widening em bankments and for making new channels for rivers at t25 and 20 cts. pe yard to good i)ronipt and reliable men, scraper work. One man be gin® tfxaorrow- and the others a s soon as possible, but we must arrange to furnish them with supplies as soon as possible. .1 .have arranged with Granger to letjae, have piles at 25 cts. per lin. ft. and, feel now quite confident of driving the piles for foundations at less than 60 ct T ,! 0. ;.. d' will* draw xm you for iiuj^iey to^ pay ray rollls for May,. June and Jul;^ Ktifte the: }tey-and June rolls, the amount, of thp Juiy roil is ■ '►^SIO'kOO t. ■■ t »»<Kr ««« - tv.j;- - -- ' , • . ■ T I telo«»^liiO SWI for-M#S9a, ,f»aon J5, ^t,onec,utt,era., cement and ■ lime. Will begirt hauling .atoae for Bridges by, jalddle o^ ,week and hope to rvm from five to eight cars east daily^ ^ ra- rantfa Wilson to Gen. Podge, Fairfield, 9:- I'receiTi*! ^yotlr8 of '.the 6th last, on Saturday 7th and at once telegraphed you that I would meet Allison and Hoopr at Chicago, Wed nesday morning (llt«) and gb from there to Boston. . My coHHSiSsion amlfad some two weeks-ago, and-I^at once sent my acceptanoe and'oilll of office. If you cap meet me in (Phicago by Thursday ! wlil'wait fdr you there. Telegraph me. care Pramont Rouse yommil ^ wyi^t© this, pre^uipljig you will get It oil Wb«tt(ynn%tiawi.iiW^irsach me by telebrwph hy, w d r 1378 August, 1869. • '- * Wednesday noon, fhe Duff resignation has turned cnJt' just a^s 1 expected and expressed it would. They never wanted you in the " Board, but we must force them.' • i. * I don't like the HELrmon'^ matter, and will tell s^ou why when I see you, I hople Harris will'return in time to attend the meeting on the 18th. We must have sdine line of action agreed upon by the Oovernment. directors of 'thfe interest of the Governni'ent will go to the devil in common with ♦'thJe' road under the present fnanagement,' If the Bond'question goes to Oongr'ess for detemination, not a dollar more will be issued. The maximum amount has been i^eached, I don't care What Hoar says about it, and Congress will so If Grey's father-in-law wasa bear on St, Jo then we w,^e de liberately sold out; that is'my judgment "Of tfwt'casa, vt t Bring the Statement of G.P. & Co. along With you, we.vill then look it over. X hoiJe you wl'fl^eet me in flItUilid 'So .that we can have plenty of time to look oveV the ground and dO^Srfrfllne what had best be done in U.'P, matters bofot^e the 18th, ^ f ' • 'g • ■ J,*G. Webster to Gen, Dodge, Rawlins; 9:- ■ I • Mr, Dey leaves Evanston today with his men and teams for Bitter Creeit"i<id''North plitte, lie"«tll get to work in a .few days, . ThiW iO a 'partffftt work digging eut brtcig^ ,i».butment8 gof fcridgo' lfo» "W WapdteMc Springe.., Mton^ to be done b^ the day 'bt* cantraeit t^hail t\f)^ work of^ J.87« Rvi.j: 'hi % i '' August, 1869. ,!r ;v you make arrangements, for. doing, the work. Shall- »I send vouchers for work, make requisitionsT fpr lime,! cement &c. on Geftl, Supjt,, as has been the customyj ■ -r "" - * • ^ ,• F. 0."'Whitford to Gen. Dodge, Chicago, 9-:- v r , For the past two years I have been a .memeber of the . , Engineer's Corps, tintil February l-ast, v/hen I left Col, .Hudnutt's party at Boise City, and came here tc have my eyes treated by some skilful oculist for grnaMation_.of the lids and. also for an ulcer which cane on my eye' at that time, from which I nearly lost it, and was also not able to be-'of'any service to the party. . ' in I/iarch one year agb, I was placed in Major Lawrences' party an was With' him till the' iBth bf July,' when he. was placed in Construction, 'an(!i I was trartsferred to Col. flwdnutt^s party. At that time he, Lawrence, hVd hot received" any funds for the time that he was under Evans, two and a half months from March 1st to May 15th, and could not pay for that time but gave'me a due bill for that time, $125, when I loft him. bince ihlit I have do»& my best to get it but have nofe succeeded yet. "I hpoke tc MrV Bllokenaderfer, and also to Eddy,, irhll'e on the Promontory i«Llh' us about it. . - " ' 'fhlle on prcmp'oiTtory in October, I received a letter from Maj. lAwrence saying that had received funds from Evans, and that if I would send thJ due bill to 6tle Wf boys with authority for them to sign the Pay roll ^ ^ wdujll #e®d Bigclow and while on Snake River In Movwnber^.I received a check from r 1377 August, 1869, " "'"''.V ^ , him on the Miner^s'National Bank of Salt Lake City. I had no chance to send* it in* until 1 got ib' Bbiee City, r took it to Colet . ■ - Bank, and they sent it down for collection. At that time I had to leave, and found " lA t>efO"re doing so .that Lawrence had no, money to his credit, and'gave them Instructions to send my-check to me at Omaha, I csflled on Lawrence «.t Echo City and he - s,aid that' he was short of money and that he drew out ahd that if I would send him,my check when I got to Omaha he would'o&sh it. I,ir, House very kindly settled up the balance' of my acco/AKt and %'xpenseS, and I said nothing to him about this, wishing to get-it from Lawl^nce if possible. ^ 1 sent my check immediately "to him on my arrival there on the 9t ' of February and after waiting ■Wwo- mcnths It was returned to me here. * I have iiritten sd^ral times about it to Mr, House s^d Eddy, and I do not know but thet Wvc done their beat for me, but I have received nothing'yet; Eddy has my checks ' « *1 fl o not think that It is right that I should ,lose it, in fact,I think ih>^t it belbntfi for the C<Mipany to-pay , it as I was employed by tW, am the mon^y was ontrsdted tp Lawrenee as an Agent to pay me, I am now left penniless amd my eyes are not yrell and I wish to continue the ti^'e^tmeht longer if possible. It is but a small item with thd^'Wliftiiy, an<f a l:a«»ge one-wUh me. ^ oy r.a'L' Wiil yOb pleaie tT,® mnft ^bout it? I think it is in your power to hSTfe It Mb. Bddy.rJieaowa about it and my address, 195 and 19^ LaM Stv ^ 1578 j: t 77 m M August, 1869. ' Note:- Gen. Docige to U.' Painter and C. H.. Hempsted. • f C August 10: (25DR154) 8DD. • : Vff - j.-T'; - , Geh. Dodge to T. P., MOrris, 10 (25DR155) 8DD. • ^ «* Hyde to Gen. Dodger New York, ;L0:- - You are undoubtedly .aware of the considerable interest being manifested In both California and the Eastern States in the natter of shipping fine fruits from -California to the States, I am satisfied thst if the fruit is properly put up it can be successfully, sent here. If tl\is jreablt can be acoomplished, the trade 'wo\ild *be the capacity of California to furnish supplies, Such grapes ad' are raised in open air in C alifornia are only rais ed in hot-house 4iere, and 'imported. The price since we have been in the business has never been below 60 cents, ar^ runs in some seasons -year asi hl§^ "^S.OOO pei; pofupd. . « ,, ( •; The -price ilhede you w^ll see by enclosed ranged, fronts to 18 cents per pound# and we aw informed by an extensive wine house of San FranaiSCo that they.• bought many tons last year t ,of handsome fruit at flB dollars per ton, or three quarters of a cent a poundl iNi'think l^y gotog-tilere and spending a month J.n the leading fruit sections and litatrnctiiig then in the matter of preparing and packing fruit for transportation for long distances, we can contribute mushc towards tha aiiacaSB of the baalness-tjiereby benefiting the fruit growers, the awrllroadB and last (not least) ourselves. We think we ootflfd dtspobs of fru^,ta, during the season at least two car-loads '."Iffo1379 Aizgust, 18G9. . per day,. ■ Fcfl? onr int. res.t l/i the hiisine.ss wa. are willing to risk the expense of going the re* except the: r)ftil road fare. Two lines at • this end (The.' Brie^'and Pa,. Central) havfe .offered tis, transportation to Chicago and Omaha, Cari* ytm' ayend me .the" balance of the way, or at least over Vour road ahd^ rettirn.,^y' " li f.' ' j, K. House' to Geri. Dodgey" fjmaha, 10:— ■ ■ jr 'HaVe Just returried from Worth Platte,' will come over in the morn •' IhgV '■ '!'■ ' • ' .... , - f ^ t r/^YlVfer JhiiiS t'cT den, Dodge Nqjrth Eastonj 10:- -y'f. ■ rjij^e examination of the roKd by the Coiomittee of Eminent Citizen seems to be the only thing' that wu 'nww require to have the bonds sued to the Rbad. 'T Hiderstand tliat this Committee will be only guided by the ability of the road to transact the business required of it rith safety and dispatch. If the Road is simply.,first class as is the custom to build i^dd, if will be accepted. We can make no pre^i?*4«s in settling Up with Creditors for Bonds or'cirtificatea, nor wit^'^e CTentrar FaeiflJc till «seoS»ad ia accent ed,* Can't we now send ^them Over the road wihh-a-^surety of their mak ing a favorable'reportt Reed says the toAd la running very -.ell and I understand'l?at fbr fiV6 hh len'yaars thAsA weoden bridges are quite as good as anything thai %ih b# for them, and will be sat isfactory to the Comiaitteo.' iJetWhferab frro you^' . ^ Ceo. C. Tlchsner to'OenV 'WW^f Doa Moinea, 10:- . ~ It now looks bright all around the sky. Our good fri«hd J.I. August, 18C9. f Millard has beaten Dr. Laws "badly for ihb Legislature. H<e did It nn the ground of Laws- going "back" oh three years" ago. D. H. Johnson "beat Kenned?- for treasurer on'sfene" grounds. You know Laws-and Kenne dy were both delegates to the Codge-Ka3"son Convention and "voted again st you after T had got them pledged for you. " Both-L,IiHard and Johnson were members of my old regiment. 1 played my cards well'in Clark. The Convention was held last Saturday, ' Capt. Tfa. A. Campbell was fiominated" on the "Bth for Represontativ frovi Guthrie and Audubon. He was the last Captain of a company "of the old 4th Iowa, and is sound on all questions. Affairs are taking good shape j.n tho Adair and Cass district and I think''irfeLddelTwill bo wiped out there by a spnnd man, perhaps Kii bourne. Cap thin Sulsinan thinks he hafiT a ntwei-.thing now in Lucas over his Kasson con^etitor, .'Our ateh Lew hlies will win in Wa'yne. H© will have our fliin from Warren- We'are all right in Madison,' and'-iay •ilw^rs from Page look,well for Cramer, although he has a hard fight, I am helping Oiim all I can- , .., 1 ho^je you will look ^to the slope- if you -^io Kas^n will have only hie lone starV-Cola Kool, and I think he stands a fair chance of being beaten at the poll is. - ' ' . . ' I hear your people over there talking nomiuating Craig. I tell you he wont do- irou may plaster him all over wi^h, pledge?, and he Will play off on "ou. Nominate Keatley or,anybody who is sound. 1 ho# ^ou bad a -pleasant trip West-, I am pained at Hoxie's 1381 August, 18691 . r«mo(yal. 7/hat is thejmatteri?; •Howirflcjh^fLtt.Qj'S r-l^ook in Harrlaon;? a, We-nuot breathe new life ,into the G'. A. -R. under the new ritual. .' .-Oen, E. W.I Rite #as !\ere a day or two ago* He, favors a soldier for U.S. Senator and thou art the-man; ' - -<r> ♦^xf ' " ' t • • H. Price, to* Gen* Dodge, Davenport, 10:- ♦v, . -1' ■ This will-be-feandedr.yofi b^ Hon. Jno. F.., Dillon, Chief Justice of Iowa, who wishes to consult- you in reference to. some-b.usijness personal to himself and which ine r ill e-xplain to you. ^ . v-rrh Any assiistfenc-'a rendered hi# -will, be a personal favor conferred upon me which, will be kindly red and veryr kindly-reciprocated 'iffxW'stu'6'j)i^0rtunity offers, ---n- ^ ' , ' ■ B.Morj'is to J. R. jSouse, Wahsatch : 11:- . . I enclose voucher for foundations at Uintah., , Rlease inform me * how Sharp will obtain his pay. . Shall I wait .until it is signed by "General Dodge arttftheii d.rtuv for the i -LiciUit or simrii. loiuii'^ to .Cmah.a office end let Sharp "look to" you for money. Now, tljal the work has begun I will have quiUe 'a number. * ' T . - I sent one c^'sama kind for Ira Spaulding, work done on irri gating ditch, pleiiife iiifdnii me of :lta fate.,^. J. LI. S. Williams to Gen.,Dodge, Boston, U:- 'i regi^t to inform you that your draft at sight ^13,000 was presented today and refuaed aeeeptance and payment. We have authroisied all that we could see "ur way for this month and not in fuiUle «i"|»raaebt' for this, if it had come^ a few days lu^ •• yv August, 18C9. ter It lalght tiavjo coiTie more convenient., -Afli venj' sorry that, you should have 'felf-obliged, to draw without aiithority from here. As we eXpeof the pleasure-of seeing you, here next week, need not write fuhther. ' < , -:3r( J- -' : : ■ T. B.i:orris "to ,Gen.Dodger, 7;ahsatch, 11:-' ^ . It wi]I" require good proof on our side ,J>Or win the qa^e, v/ith IJounan. The amount ©f hAer olAim-is aboutr ^10,000 he has submitted a full detailed statement -of* the quantities and classification. » I but' littler id^ubt but that> It can be proven " rong, but the_ raat- ' t'er must be tAken up in earnest, . . . If the Assistant Engineers- under Lawrence cannot be found then we must have engineerg examine the work-and give their evidence to refutt of-Bates, Stevenson, Nounan and Lawrence. ■ ' Do you wish mrf to take thematter up and fight it, or sdimply to look over the two estimates and give Hempstead the points? . You did«n6t' ea^ ahything'to me about going on with the work of making the change In lirfe hear the clay bluffs below^.Uintah. Shall \ go on with that work also? f . ■ . . The Hams fork masonry will not be ready for some time and Grey ' can raise twr bridges down near'9^rftwlw»ry ford bridge in the mean time, the masonry is-poor tJut we have put In pile Abutments same as at Sulphur Ore ^'Bh Id gen .r » ' • * T Dillon to.Gen. ^odge, NSw York, 11;- Your lStt<^'f"of July 29th IS at hand, I hardly know diat to say to 1383 r ''f it August, 1SC9. . . you as things have changerl 90 much 'since I saw you. I feah 'sorry thrt llr, Srfyder was discharged, I knew nothing'of it until it was'done. * After th election l' told thera-all that I mixst attend to my own private natters, I have done so, have not "been to Boston but a "few times since, F Ws'fri'-febston dast week', will go this, evening again to look after the settlements of thos'e <5lcl 'contracts. The* Boston folks feel that they have a heavy load to cardy, they are determined .to carry it if'possible, I hope they "aiehi give me the amount We ov/e, we must put the road in good shape and" do it vAth as' little money as possible. *''hen I return fromBoston again' you'will hear from me ^ we must ' ■ ''.f / . . all pull together or the Ship will sink.yf .SA c,.' : den. Dodge to J. E. House, Omaha, ll;-' Send CMS, LeMume, Assistant Engtm^irjU* P.R.R. copy of Reports of '<56 and''67 also a map and V pass to do9f ^^a as an Employee r* ^ • of Road; Engineer Corps; ' " ' « ^ ^ Send A, s. Wllcox, Road -master, Medicine Bow, map of Road, H. I. Henlgy to dSh:. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 12— ^ Jones has given me a full statem^mt-of his understanding with Ballard. ''' I write ^diVt my own j^ssponslbility, knowing that if it is of no 'Lfwtage to ^ It not work any injury, - ,< 11 ^,^''''"'01 Iyer Ames to Oen, Dodge, 11.^ Easton, 12:- ^ We hatre a teie|j1^amtfrom Seoy » of Interior, saying that it was ex pected that tlie'NimiU^ of'^Bmiiient cltixene were exected to go out 4 1384 August, 1869. . , aljout 20th of August to exaiaine the. Road, and desires. ,to send them cut, and asks if. we are ready to receive them, and if- not when .we will . he rea^'y. Our people herje, ^ire generally, in favor of having th'^- sent out. We have, I. understand., ,our bridges on tl^^ line of the road, are doing what jwe can at all the places toput the ro^d, in order, and fliq excavators at, work to ,put up the embankments and v/111 have them a 11 * ready before the season closes up our work. , - . , The instrucrtions of this commission are in the law appointing f t. them to the place. If they aje practical, common-sense men--seeIng the material on fhe line; of road, and we at work putting it in report that the road is a first-class road, and entitled to the Bonds withhled by Govejument, We want to ff^ the poiht of Junction be- ,,/.,:tween U.S. -^Central. Ihintingto^n, telegraphed us yesterday and we fto^'-ohave proposed that you and Supt. ond go out and fix this pojnt at - aa early a da,y -as pos-aibla. -You better know the country and the point .can bo as unde^rstandinslY you f^nd our Supt. as any one^ - V; 1- We have .now here the ilormon Bishops, Warner and Cheever & and C - " Bsements wanting-settl^ents. The amount of bills coming down upon is frightful, and >'.« have no money to pay, all the resources of the - - Oompany^ave boffn-wj^d up, and till v.e c£m get a settlement from Central Paclfio for .the..^o^ west of Ogden, and sell some of our material on hand wo havo nothii^ ppt our ..private credit which we have stretched to the utmost for the road already.^ We hoped to sell our iron to • gvana for hl8-,I>pnver Branch ^Ich he said he had raised the money for August, 1869. by sale his Bonc?s, but we have heard nothing fron him lately and fear that this has 'fallen through. We suppesed that when the ' ' road got to running that-we should have resources from •this" that would * make us comparatively easy—earning about ^700,000 per month we stip- "posed that from 3 t(i'400,000 per onth would be derived from this so source, and our labor would be paid off in this way, and the 1?oad put in order, and I do not* understand why a large amoixnt of money cannot ' r" w ■ - jt • ■ " • + ' -> ■ f * - ' ■ r f ■ be had from our earnings, when we have so much material on hand and no — - " - ~ . ' ■ ' , ■ r T cr* * necessity for anything but simple labor, f ■ ' ■ ' • ' • f If our Road is to pay nothing from its earning# we are in poor condition. .c-le Tit . "U 1". Snyder to Gfen. Ddd^e, '6mah"a, 12:- ^"*'^ i..r, Hoxie add I expected you on liCt-e yesterday on <w&tlld''have gone to Council Bluffs to see you. We are glad that ydh go to Beston to explain matters here. John Duff Will give his resume" which we are satisfied will be as false as'many of'his statements here. Duff's intention is to make a clean sweep. Hammond is figuring that way daily. Hammond is to get $20,b00, C.W.Mend $12,000 per year. H, and ^ have drawn on Williams, Treasurer, for balances due us. Duff promised me that our accounts should be paid as per vouch ers rendered on or before July 28th. If they are not paifl We propose to try the merits of the claims in such manner as we think most likely to secure collection,^ ' ' ^ Uatters rather quiet here. Am doiiig all I cah to keep upc on- August, 18G9, ' fidence in gredit of the ro^d, Will remain here until about pctober. Land sales not very brisk. If yotj^ will send me two of your L.O. bonds I will pay market rates here, ^end to me^.O.D. by express. Will have Company's title investigated. If title is good . think yt>u" can do b&tter by, taking R.R. land than selling the bonds at , t prices ncir paid, vix. 75 cts. to 80* ,• ■ , J/ir!! T. E. SitdBi«8 to (jep. Dodge,- ^n* Francisco, 13 :-• » T '-'i telegWI|>h^4'7bu a few days ago that Sisson and Wallace, are try ing to make up. a? party of Chinese to work on the bridge . lir. Wallace " tells me this morning that he expects to get their consent to. go to ■' OmPha by Uenday oip yi»ij8<iay* They always discuss-the matter of moving to a hetriplaoe for some time before giving their decision, but Mr. Wallace thinks their full time will have elapsed^by the first of next week. They objected to going-6o far from California,.and. thtrtight they would t>oti'be. able to obtain their usual supplies, but Ur. Wallace met that' o^jefeticih by basurlng them that in the event of their ' going he would opn a store In their vicinity and would furnish to them all nece'saary Supplies, ^ 1 • Measrs, Sisson and Wallace are apprehensive that if the coming of the Chinese was known aloft^ the line of our road, they might be inter fered with, but we propose on reaching Promontory to ask the Oerator not to forward any information of tfi4 movfemeAte of the Chinese and to "^reqiMiat hi..; to make the same request of all operators on the line. "' '1 heps to leave Sacremento en Tuesday or.Wednesdajr v.ith the China1387 Ati{tust, 1869. men. ' Shpuld- you Wlsll to telegraph me, please direct care ot Sisson and IJallace," Sacr®rofento» . - - ^ < s f I + +n Duff and to Uh. Boomer# tri'r I have.written to ■*» N«A- to- Dodgsj; Omaha, 13:- rtlT j • „ were, going East, I should have gone to Council Had ^ knov/n you w - > having seen you"since I, was discharged, I Bluffs to meet you. "o -- desire. .1 havd drawn'for about $2300 that can't" write half wTist ■» gprai^y up to" July 21st, 1869. I "Bhall claim being amount due m© . . . . per annuto until"I bA paid. No man can be and cbl]ect pay at discharged until h® 'is P for me. Then I hu"^® ^ longer they delay paying the better ^j'ftim oh the "ascignment of the H. Li. Hoxie con tract for a lar^— i^g , qoo; I, am cash $l0,006. oHB trouble. have enough going tb have my IIlO^*®^'■ ^ ^j^Uome thowble. I must have my money. papers- in my hiind'<» to tn t i woti personaly and not officially as J know you ' •' 1 wMte thl" to y . irfeep still until you are paid and then I will mWmy frl^. t , a notorious liar In this country, go for John Duff who is . ^4a, let me ^snow that I may .op n my batteries, d^en' - would like ue to sue then and claim same amonht "#onder bow tmy" / ■ . , . ^ •nmrtond. Wonder if they want Congress to f paid now to Mead aw • N Tbe assignment says I am to have $5pQ0 ^ount • nwtvHindB pa4d on Credit UoblUer 10th and 17th June. Mknow mount df Dirldenaw v — I hawe Original pape^i a]r««--niQre. that can be produced. Enough to «i.t Ur. DUff. H.M. "it® m« aQOS.Jj.„^PVr«''' August, 1869 ,?V.f tJnrrprrf graph in cipher, then J. will go for them^-. * ^ o •« o«iJ ,i , J. T. jHobhj' tO'Mr, J. E. House , Hempstead, 14:- 1-) pHas received- two transits, and will fix^themup and return at ■ '•.once.. *1 ;j i lOBfl; RUV< C. G, Hammond to J. -E, ,House,. Omaha, 14:- ... . I -enclose you extracts from.a letter of .the President in regard to work on the road ihich I presume is -intended as a guide f^r,. action here." ' , ' cr: * J, ' . • Jo 'Ofi-.t - ♦« .--r 'Poe,s. yoto? .department coincidSr and. &^'Q. your_ plans present .and prdspective in accordance herewith? .r -• . ^ W. Spyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 14;- J -to' "I.i C. G. Hfmwf nd 1 ° now-the General Supt, of the U.P.R.R* at salar of $10,000 or $120';0. Nichols, son-in;law pf .pammpnd is purchasihg & siding-Agent of the, Road at good round salary. A Llr. Down of Chicag friend of the family circle>:ia Cashier, Nichols, Ptirchascr, is of the firm of Nichols ahd Mann,., Ralwa;^. Supply Agents, Chicago and has been always understood that C.G.H. was a silent member of the firm ' NlcholC got his start ir\ life while ^prchaser for the C.d. and R.R., under Hama^ond*s administration. This road is now selling N. & U, ten dar-loads of scrap, wrougnt and cast iron v-hich .ought to be used her^-^f It is any object to save mo^ey^ Of-course, .all R.R. sup plies that I'r, ft M. haye-for sale will be bought of them ..as needed. If this is not a tolerably oomplstc "ring" .then .dont \inder- • stand What they Ar^ figuring for. i getrthe-information quite direct tha N. ft li. were paid $18,'00 for their account while all other par1389 August, 1869. .9'•ft'' , Jptp^s/A ties are forced to take* four inQnths paper'; 1 ;'rir*T^- ■G. W. Frost was promised-by-Duff a posit ion.on road, on or before'August Slst rithout fail>" the "Land Agency in place of Davis was assured him. Dflff started so many things here that it iS' hard to tell what he'meant in promising Frost thePlAce,' I have done considerable since my discharge ib sustain the credit • r t > - of the road here and at Chicago. Every business man wonts my views on failure prospects. I want to see the Road a success, but my hopes have not been strengthened durihg the past six'weeks, tiy honest opinion is that you will do well to dispose of your interest in the road. Expect to'ibavfe here soon as*1 get balance of salary due, * 'Will not go to work again»e before October, Will retain resid' ence here some month yet";^ < ,0 'C r ^ c- "lo • E.' H*. Rollins to c'. G. flammond, Bbston; 12;— -r If you have any maps of the'Pacific Railroad please send a copy to Hon. A*. I^heeler, U.C, Kalbne., Franklin Co. , New York, ilh, *heeler is Chairman, of' thh House Committee on Pacific Railroad ■ and we are'anxious to oblige h-im. He»has written us upon the sub ject. v . , ^ J. K, House to Gen. Dodge , Omaha ,• 17; * * I 'send you coinmtmication froa liorris relating to the ,Nounan case. '^trt f./'j been to sde Urf; Poppleton, and- he informs me that Lr. Hempstead id fully comfeterit to work unthe 'case, but that he wants some one that he can rely on to darry out o^dews that Aay be given^him. \!N> , • , f t Jl<1 Of 1390 f'/ August, 1869. .?'8* ,.' 1,-^! ii I have wri'tt'en Llorris to do whatever Llr. H^apstead directs, and ^In the ay he wants it done. . I: ' • y :'a rnf : Our financial matters are fn'had .sha^je We are goings ttt prota^t daily on small amounts. Have notified all parties to stop draw- " ing' on us till further orders. • ■ i ''oen. Dodge, to .t. E.' House, Council Bluffs; ' ' ayj officiar statenent of the -Rolling stocik on hand of all kinds, SepiJember lat to present to the Special Gommittee. Get it from Llr. Hammond. Also want No, of Stata^^Tunnels, Bridges, &c which can be taken fro.a my reprt." TJntz took over data length of; Howes' Truss, Length of ifeinels and talbe oT goods* and alignment, - which can be taken from .report already ttad-p, noting whore temjjorary 90 and 116 "foot have been put in. ' • - '■ ' ' ' J. a House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 16:- . ■■ Bank refuses to take our paper, till our draft is met. Henry-Famam to Gen, Dodge, Now Haven, 16:.- • ' I received a latter this morning from your brother N.P. of Coun cil Bluffs "in which he said that you would be i-n Boston at the Office of the U.P.R.R. COnipaYiy tbe 17th and 18th inst. and that. aoon after that time would leave Boston for Washington.- As soon as I re ceived iour brother's letter, I telegrapt^ed you asking you if you could come to New Haven and s6e me, if not/ when and where 1 could see you. ' i an very deslrotis to see you for more reasons than one. In the first place I would lik" to have you come to my 1391 ■ .i-' *' . ■ ■ U August, 1869. r, r * < • * housfii ^nd make me -gs visit, .and in the next place I want 'to see yoU for ' moment about a business matter. I must if^ssible see you be-r^ ifore you go toi Washington, and I think yo« can stop off our- your way without rosing any 'tfime. You imow- the .route- thrjdugh New ii?wen .dd ' the shortest to New "York^ant of course to Wash in "^t on, a nd if. you can do no more ;than-stop off'SJ\d spend, thje night with me I should be great ;X(' '■ iy oblige dV or. if - you-bannot^ do» this, otop over a single train. The longer■ yoU stop the better* wer should f 11 lake it but a short visit would be" bfetteT' th^ none . , , ' I beg yoil will not decline but l.et me know either-by .lettep or telegraph what train jrou -nli- coare pn and :I wilrl meet* you at the sta- ^ ■ tion. lly resident Is ,47 HlllhousiS Avenue^ , i Henry Famam to ■Geh.. Do<lge. lie. HavM, 16hr 9 r ; ' f •> 09 I wrote you this morning and .directed it to the office of the U.P.R.'R. Oompteny 'Boston, .'aun'^fwpring you ivtight .not get it,^ I send herewith a'Odpy, enclosed in .one to Uesars'. Glidden and Willlms with ■« request to hand it to you. Copy given on page 119 s^nd 120. ' Ptenry'l^rnam'to^ Gshi' Dodge^ 'New Haven, 17;- i Tour second•t'M'^gf^iis received, in wfeiiBte you say you will stop off'a trairi or &vbt night in *•* Haven and see me; for which I am greatly obliged, t write how to afk,you'to give ray compliments to Mr! Tiison and bay that I would like him s to come directly to my house with yourself.1 have an abundance of room and it would give me — . r 1392 »'Vf August, 1869. great please to receive you both at my house, I would like it if you could manage, to give me a, portion of the day so I can show you the city. If you can take the 8 o'clock A. LI. train from Bston, you wil"' reach New Haven et 2 o'clock P. 1^. which will give you time to see ■ • ■ * m » that city that afternoon, if you cannot stay longer than a single night. Tie have nine trains that leave jthe city from 5,30 A.U. to 8.30 P.1.1 so you can accommodate yourself a s to time. BesHdes we have two boats daily between this and New York. /^O. F.Davis to (len. Dodge, Omaha, 16;-' ;• ■ ' ■ ■■ ■ ■ I Yours of the 9th inst. received. I have just received a let- , 1 n ' r»,- • ■ < •ter from Mr, Duff, who sends twenty-five bonds fo sale; he writes; ' • • "You will not have any bonds sold in ycur land-office except those ' " ■ r ■ ■ ■ that are ^ent by md or such as I advise you about," I think he would allow me. to sell your bonds if you mention it to him. Sec, 23, 17-9 was t - ' ' '' a section selected by Mr, Dillon who wished two sections, but the se- t' . - -. • w • lection was :mado before t.he appraisal, and he may not like the price, u 'lean ido better-for you in .my judjjnent than to take that land althon^^'*tt ^Is worth the price. , Some parties are selling Bonds ftt *70 they may even 8®* Jrower, ..I-shall be glad to do anything for ' you that I tanc' - - ' l l * ": • - . r, . t Hhe section I peie'Cted for General Sherman is Sec, 35, T, 18 % 4, Reast; It 16 a fair average tract of bottom land, I will write to Mr, Duff, hrrtk'glvp him the JIos, of the Section, also to General Sherman. 'Fhe mk1?tsir<fe«5'|>ix)b«rt)ly better jbe, arranged now.^ ^ an > » ■■ ''.ii - '■if. '.t i i V1 • •.d 1393 • '.1*^ i'-r I r Cs eSM) > U " t. August, 1869 l-J "O'.^ "VtODl ^ f -p .- ^T^ r »l ♦ T" " " •' " f r-'^ -r"-' ' ''t""*! > " I expect the question of salaries for self and my employees'will come up at the meeting of the Boar-I, ; /'■ ■ s .* ■" p. Si As soon as N.P,* sends me your bonds I v,'ill confer with him • i;n' ? ♦ 'SJr as to selling and entering^ 'u ■ V ■ ■? '' * Note. *W. T). Lewis to J. H. Eddy, Eqq., Salt Lake ^ity, 17:- • .'i' - .• 1* : ■ - ■ ' • - ■ - - W. Rice t o Gen. Dodge, Gskaloosa, 18:- The Senatorial fight is getting considerably mixed^in the State, and I think a Soldier of y«ur \ocaility can come in a*nd carry the field ' ■ • ■ T , * ■ r "r-- , ♦ I want you to be a candidate as I am anxious to see a soldier, (representative one) in the U.S.Senate from this State, and there is no one. Soldier or citizen, I would take so much pleasu^'e In supportT . . - • . , , ^ . . .. . . I ing a» yourself If you will take the field I will guarantee the vote'of this county,^ arid will go 'to work for you in'this an'^ tKte first district ^d leave nothing imdone to secui''e your election: t ■ * . . , , . Since you are out of Congress, Iowa has^no soldier there, (Sayth amounts to nothing as such) and it is aji outrage on the soldiers of the state not to be' as well represented as any oliher State, ■ ■ t - George -right is ahead'today,-but he will not have sufficien t votes to be elected, and a combination of all the opposition will, I predict, elect some"one not now a' eandiftate} you can combine this *■ * y I r, r • strength better t?ian any man in the Siate. Your standing asthe leading soldier, ybiir experience in Congress, your lopation^, yuur known influence with Grant and Rav.'iih8^,^ ybur bai)acity and fitnes# for the place all indicate you as the best and most available man foi' | 1394 August, 1869. . ' r our candidate. I llopef:"y<^ia-wili Coriclufie to make the- race. • : My Idea' woilTd he not to come out as a candidate now, but let the •'Vf icandidfcteS'now in tThe' field and; those constantly springing up- fight away-a't ^'right and at each .Othef .unt il alfl are sox^ and sick O'f the , conflict, and'l,hen odine in and sweep the result of their victory, over ea'ch other. VJright's strength" fs'not a positive, earnest, enthusi astic one, it is-merely a willing "supprt, and you can In my opinion,,, get many of his votes, anc^ imltP the entire oppositioni If you will be a candidate, let a few of your quiet discreet.per sonal friend'sknow it, thAt we m ay go to work when the-.time comes, and we will I verily believe, elect you.. I intend to travel-consid^r- ^ aly over the S^ate in*'ffeorganizing the Posts of the Grand Army of the Republic ( 1 wAii Elected Qrarid Cjommander *of r the .State at-the re-, cent fjavenpor-t'-raeeCin^) and. I will'Ae t-the thing inrmption aS ;X go along. Please keep this entirely conf identi^l,^^d I(3if .me, hea^^ from'you. y** ^ n oifjsti I TT. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 10s-r.>-r , If drafts oi- H6rla Aftd'self for Leland due account services have been protested, wd tt bpem the ball at-once.. Dont' wish a fight, but if It coiAefRjrfBAhe Company can be as^red that it will be lively. * ' • J o-' , / T . - ' note; J. U. "15. Tfilliama to (Jen. Dodge, Boston, 20;- ^ Thos. D. Morris to Ge.. Dodge, IVahsatch, ^0:- ^ As directed by your letter of August 9th, I have sent to Mr. • 1 -If 1395 Au^st, 186r. . — House the length of 'snoW" fence'needed to protect all "cuts on'the line over 6 feet deep' ^'i^ 'through rdck' or loose 'rock. Also the rqttantity of earth to tie removed'to inake all eai*th' cuts of less height than six by 60 feet wide in bottdrn. " ' met Ur. Mead, the A"sst, .Genl» Supt, at Bryan, and v/ent wit^; him to Promontory. ; Gave him all the information as to road-bed and superstructure I could. Told him-the general plan you'intended foil'dwing for snow, and with the bfcidges ♦ over the large streams. He asked many questions and expressed himself very much pleased With the proSp^ctf*;-' He ^ is very anxiotis to have the work pushe-' vigorously and told me if I nneded anyt lipg he could ftirnish to ■ let him kiiow at once.. • „ He'seemed very anxious to see you and arrange f;ully: .for. all .the ^ work Which can be done this year. Th© piles are all driven-fpr one ^ier at Bridge 110 Over'Black's Fork,-nearly all for the Easi^_^^ abutmeht of sine bHldge. - ' G " . ' • 1 have a gang of men dig":ing out the foundation^, and hppe to have the masonry started by thO iilddle pf next week. The masons and stone-cutters who came from Omaha brought no tools with thorn and I had to have quite a lot made'and furnish others from the constrction House at Echo". ' 6ause a delay erf a day or eo in getting to. work. I have received no cement or lime, and when I found my men here without either I ordered-and received a car-load fqom, Weber Canon and we are "working'with that lime. Mr*. Uead ordei^d a car of cement r ♦ ^ 1396 August, 1069. ^ sent at once. Stone is going regularly and I have-begun .to ship to Hebster. I have contracted ,4ith a very :?ood.nan nanfed .Jno. Jordan for the imasonry of one of the Black^s fork ,bridges. He is to .. quarry the stjonej dress them and. nut th^n up for .^12 per C.yd. ^ He put up the•only»0Qod work I saw ©n construction, and-is a.firqt rate mason, a mori^on ahd a good manager. ,I have • contracted for stone to be delivered on the cars at the quac^iy .at $5 per C. yard, and have put Curtis there to-lnBpe9t'and measure them. ^ •• ■ I"have contracted for-the Backing stone, to be dressed for $3 per c. yd., and face stoije-at $5 per- c. yd. I have an,offer, to^ lay rubb'le work'ih arch culvert abutment walls at $2^50 per c. yard; dompany fui'ftishing stone and l^ne, I think it would be well to put up'96i4e^«f *heso thi? year, so we can work our gravel trains and secton men thrOtigh th0:-wlnter„when -wages will.be low and.mqn plenty. I have a few stone cutters working by the foot face measure, 50 cts. i pay ; thle ife'a little lees thai;i |5 per cubic yard. . ^'1 enough'to dispense entirely with those sent from day, or force them to cut by the'^foof. Y'haVb agwea'with. a man for scraper work in taking out cuts f<fr snc^ protection arid wddenirrg embafitoients up tc six feet in heirht; 20 cts. pe-r yard roi* the cuts and 26. cents for widening embank ments Vn'account of the aamU quantity of work in a place. He vin be gin work with 30 teams in about a week, Another man begins at •i- t ' .r, .'fff" -: I i.yr ' r ■■ 1397,- ..,^ oT August, 1869. r ^ J/A once next Tuesday wiih i'ro.A'id to 20 te^s'. • Another*man'will'go to worA any time I will let''him', all at same price.' Then*! have one V ' ' man at frork at the changes^in tlie channel, arid he is i»'o do soAe widen ing*bf"embankments also. I have a fair organization and cdn eitend it if you think best so as to'widen all embankments'and take oUt all cuts on my v^ork. I have shipped from tJintah about 200 men, to Bridger DivisioA about 90 per cent have stayed, that is a success.^' ' U. H. Painter to Gen. Dodge; Boston,' 20r-" :' <<•' * '■ "Rollins" will send "Silson"'copy of'the'papers he desired. The injunction business'has-niade some trouble about money, but "Oakes" * thinks the Boston^'one will^be set aside tomorrow and the New York one I they do not intend to'respect- I think they will be more tr9ubl0 '^^than they anticipate," I leave dt foUn P, i:. It seems, that • * ' "Jenks" has gone In with "Dtirant",. and "licConnels" in the injunction 1 business, "Oakes*" says 'that both" Hcntie ' and Snyder. Shall have , every dollar owing thera,but does not seem likely 1*6 pay their present figures. It appears that iir.' "H"' takes a big slice of his salary in stock. Note ®.' Morris to J, E. House, T/ahsatoh, 2a:- : l 1- .xia ' „ Whitford to J,- House, Chicago, 20:- ^ tori? pji'g received check and" returns vouchers. ^ ** * Note: T. B. MoVris to J, Eddy, 77ahsatGh,20;- ^ ^ Returnes vouchers signed. , ^ Note:- Nilliaia MoManus to J. E. House, 21: To know if thenS liis not an error in his accounts, 1398 't\. August, 1869. • j" JI,' M'.' Hoxl^ to Gen.. Dodge, Council -Bluffs-,' 22:'- ' Ajma content, eitherr* event;.' J say accept. I go East Monday telegraph ne Sherman, Chicago,-after tomorrow noohi and until ^^ednesday I must see you. - - ''' Note:- Cha&V (te La Baume. to Ji'M. Fddy,. luntah, 23:- iN f f ia ' Thanks Gfen. Dodge foh maps ," reports arid passes, no Jr Arihite Dodge to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs 23:-"- Oil Dont accept -if you can avoid it. :.3ir Ha a" tIi6s. B. Morris to J. M. Eddy, Wahsatch, 23:^1''* 'o two , Concerning pay rolls and his ledger account,! 0££ B. f. Ham to'tfeft.'Dodge', New Yor ,25:- ' ».t4 I . Wants Tovm lot account.' c ^ "n/f v , of f rn „ :> B6rij. F,":Ham.to Gert. Dodge# Boston, 2® :-■. ' -tW' . Uhuchers have.hedn examined and credited your account this day a« follows: • ^ • * 0 'iiJote:- 0. E. Vedder to J. E." House, Nort Platte, 26: •IqiJifn • Wants ■*750 to pay his expenaas while sick, I'll •?IM' Note:- If. 0. Stewart tO Gen. Dpdge# Fort Scott, 27Gr *j i.cjl t -iniJ-ejo ' ' InQulrinfe for daeds for Benton Jjots. ,j Note :'»i' H^hhy to J. E. House, Hemps tead^ 27 ' Has bent (Transit by express. •)f f '1**3 ^Inoi Note:— F, M. Case tb' J. Eddy,. Denver, -281 — Received the mdtp, O.K. . fr ■f'" --en f, Notei# 0. E« Vedder to J. M* House-, North Platte,, 29:^^^ •> r . t ' ' 01 rfw August, 1869. ..trir-r JJote:- Thps. B.-Morri^ to J.. E.' Eddy Wahsatcjt', 30:- ' , >ohno .. . Has 3.ent vouchers', &;c-. Received thfe press &c, O.K. 'Id- i I «» v ^ • 'Note:0 Thosk B, Morris toi J.. Ei 'House., Wahsatch, 30 :- - r., ♦ Wants plan for snow fence. . ;o ' ■ T Morris tp Gen. Dodge, Wahsptch, Z- ^e -^ileB fort two of, the pieces or;ms-sohry for Bridge No. 110 over Black's forfc stre d^rivemlapd the drivers are now at work on Bri "dge 118: -"lo ""7 "*1 t: T The-, men, who-are cUgglng. out" foundations, arp at work on Bridge 110 lowering the ground'so as to -cap-^nd plank the piles. Smith hae Some six or e^-g^t at. work near Aspen taking out cuts ^ and widening banks. Darby has twenty teams making new-channel and widening banks-;: feetweeft Grstpge'r and Bryan. -Bryan, puts on twenty terns today bet»«6n' G^feanger and Church Butes. Munson and-^Co. ship ped 60 tdams to do that work botwen Wahsatch and Aspen. McCoy,.goes fo Work at Gre^n River'attd.Works to Bryap this week'with 20 teams. Sharp has gotten fairly to'worknon^hla-quarry-and is shipping from five to. eight ^are per'day. of^ stone♦ Von Dyke th©. mason sent from Omaha has fairly beltligl Mid Is doing-well, but the work is costing too much. However-, he hW hot had a. fair chance, a.s hp" was short of tools and needed to get many things arranged. But now he has a fair start and should do Well., Ife sWoiild go'at the alteration of line at Clay Bluffs at once, and. ttlsq, at any small culverts which are to be" pht In. I cart put S gang of masone on tl\e small culverts which are to be put in. I can put a gang of masons on the sanll cul9 1400 August, 1869. verts as soon a-s; y"bu, isrill orcler it, -I had tjuife' a long, cor res- ■•'V't 1. pondence with Mr*. J.'CT.'liittl'fe, the Secy, of the Weber Canon Road Co., which culminated 4n an*appointment to meet hia'and the President' Bishop W. ""est, at Ogden-last Wednesday, Thay stat'O the Case in this way- the roaH coat, (cash paid out ) $64000, Thej'' had ^us't' completed it and had it working about six months when the R.R.Co: ^ destroyed it . Their'^charter'" re'otli^es that the'road shall be huiltz- i. all the way on the north side b^the River, and they have notbeen-> able to collect toM, since July 1868, They claim the cost of the road and 10 per cent interest'on said cost, v/hich is $70,400 For this they will either traksfeb cuLl the Stock of the road to the R.R.Co, giving them the entire^ control of the road -or-they will're ceipt to the compahy for all damages'past-fend, pr*®sent and seoure them against all liabilities to build or repair any road in the canon. ^ ' ' TheiV claim fob"?l84nege will be d'large one and they had arranged to Sue the Cbmpariy when'l'wrote^ them as'directed by you. • • It will cost quite a nice little sum of mqpey to- -rebuild the, road, ^he work done by the bonstruct IPn department .costing over $80,000 and we iflll have harder'wo to do is jwe* keep tha ]|ina on the north side of the'river all the way, * i . The <?ost of thia cdnhot be until a careful aui^vey should be made. My estimates and p^y rolls for labor in August wllj go in'by the'6th oK September, and ^ will be in toaha about that time should nothing prevent. My father .111 reach Chicago on ^he ,8th of Se^ 1401 '.4i-,. _ .;i ■ > •..■■ ■ - ■■ It. ' . , ■-,.. August, 1869. . TCr , .•? - . F. S. HodgBB to G-eu. Podge/ Roxbury, 30:- jot nil B*'fOv I have before me you.rs-o' 20th and'27th ipBt^» One^ was received in the interim in relation to conversation with Llr, Wilson, which-was not received until after .W, had left,, -I would suggest that you address me care pf Wash ngton National-Bank. I am deeply^ grieved, to hear of your illness. I was in hopes that you would cot devote so miich of ybur time to the road after its ciompletion as you did. before Cor 1 have felt that you required-rest after your labors of the.past year'. ^'oV'ttiat Jiou ahe at'hom^'once more w ith your , family,, you must feel likb enjoying its comjforts,.,I.wishv that I, could encourage^ you by good accounts of the roaij, but. 1 har'^ly . know-how, to, speak so. The 1st'Mortgages were today offered in the Board Brokers here for 85 with ho bids above S4 1-B% -1 t,hink that some of our parties have been realizihg on their bonds lately, for certa-in. brokers- (which I ''^'^^liink have been working -for' taae«) jhave been, selling, little- under the market price all iJtemg, lately I don't know.W^at eise can break the market dowh ds» There" seemB' bo be some movement tov^ards working * them up, but I dan't t-ell ^whether they -ere all strategetic or in real good faith. If "I can find" out'^y^hing I will let you know. I can't see Why they should not be good though, -bein© a rlst mortgage on the road, and hence 0. K. If t»e road atttmld fall into the 1st bond holder's hands. If horer ment should-take the roaduthey would have to assume these bonds. As for'Lan^ grants-1 feel-dlffepent for I don't consider them very good. ■ TSif. tj'l y . ,♦ .-,v^ , 1408 August, 1869. •1 c I don't by any neans think though, that the present ■managers are g6ing to gi"ve up yet. They a#e working towards settlement with the contractors; settlei on basis with Brigham Young tedpy. They owe him a'balance of ^'?'35,000 in a'^Ution. He has brought in extra ' ' bilis to the tune <^f over'^400,000 on which Trustees-liave allowed ' ' over $^0,000 and agreed to leave the other $200,000 to refereed. * "N Brighaii will have the best of theiii there f think. His referee will be better'posted hhan our^.'Bent has brought"in extra bill of Sbout $40,000,'MrGee'$50,000,'CrfQen sind Hill 40 or 45,000 Davis' & Co. are here too, and the Trustees are t'd send-a man out to take an account of all^fie'stuff in the woods and elsewhere that they have-on )) hand*, evidently'with f-e i'^ea of payirtg -bhom for it.' Durant seems to he tryirig to break our folks down, and I think he has caused these folks to bring in their extras.T UcComb backs him(Durant) up and ; also, I believe, Bardwell, and some other parties. Oakes Ames' cour age is good'yet though. I wlBh be were President of the Road. ^ Oliveb AmeS starts west in a«fev/ days to meet the Comiaissione rs of Five Bninent Cltixens. I Suppose that if-you can you will take the trip T/ith him'. Col. Hammond seem& how to have, full swing-of all operating matthrs, express' ^c. He is Irt favor of lower freight rates but is not allowed bo cut under ahy more, lat Class is now $7,43 hhrough. As for the estimates .that you sent for- I will , cause you to have copies of e-Verythlhg you ASk that io in my pos^ssion. 1403 August, 1869. . ■■ But it is my opinion th?t fee: one ho re will ever'get the true figures-of the coat of-the'road. No %wo report-s from the New York hooks ever agree. * I will try to gat fof you in S'-day. or two thesedocuments. I forgot to mention that one-of the allowed^claicts in^,. Brigham Young's extras was $54,^000 for delay .waiting, for ,the ^loca^ ti9n qf the line •X ■' 'o : ' * : vf r> * -•); o- * "For the-last few days things have been c-onsiderably. mixed, A great-deal of businerss on hand. D id ^ you know .that Hazard had,^t.. , judgment ip his-suit ggainst Durant^for^over $300,000.^ He was ^ssist^d in this by uSing the Company for his own fenefit,.-getting them in"B6mtfhoW aS partiesotd the suit, Durant told-the .company that if thefhadt anyt'hiii{i to do-with It-'ho would hurt 'them all .her could, and 'to'hS 6arryiri^ iut his threatf-He-is very :het about it. I will write AgKfA Ih ft few days. I.hoperto hear from you that ycu dre well dgaife./ * * a;. ■ r-l T , i"." • J. H. NAlntrfeight to Gen. Dodgc| Now York» 31i- - ^ j'cal- 'siggestlon of Ool. R.-J* Dodge,. U. S. Army, I.enclose herewit a'pafA^hlet, with' teeftinonlals and description^ of ^pr. Improved apparatus for ditilllng Impure, brackish ea^t or alkaline water, possibly.it may be of u8% to ybu soniewhere orr'the line of your R.R. , ^ The'i%|)5Srbei show that it. is not, an. experimental apppatus , but reall/w^dt^ It pwbipwtB to be\ Sho*|Lid I'ou desire it I will very gladly exhi'bft' the Wrobrtclng of t^e.-»^^lne at jany. time. at, the Ftxiton Ferry, Brooklyn, 1404 -j''; ■ V 'k, i- ' »■' . . 'J' -' August, 1869. . • , i-':t;nr .. . ,, . .. . ^ James ..Wilson to Gen. Dodge, -Fairfleld >31:- . .. . r,. <• At home and all right, Hope, you are ditto^- . L * ■ • • you a letter from Seever; v/hat do you think of it? I dont seo how- I cau now i?aise the funds that may be required, but have » ♦ • • » • written to S, for^ more complete infomatlon, and advised hl^n that I havo forwarded his letter to you. Please return his letter and say what you think of the project. , . The finanjsial statement procured .by y?ij.liams not yet received. t . • . X If it dont come 1 willi give hiia a reminder that will being .seomthing. Saw Harris, he la all .i^ight.and se.es things about as we do. • • < Saidr he- was glad I had demanded the stateme.nt and will insist on one himself. Will be at the next meeting, and stand with us in deoand- ^ ... ing a full- exposition of the affairs of ^,^>6 Company. / - • -jGen,. Dodge to J S. Ly. Williams^ September Ist , (_25DR15B ) DD. Gen, Podge tp J., E. IJouse, C Bluffs, September 1st; If we have ai)J map in our office showing the U.P. Lands on it, ♦ • - ^ ' •• " ' ' ' >. f r • , lojr the bearer, Lr. H. L, Hery^y, have it for me, ► Gen, Dodge tq Oliver Ames, Salt Lake, 1:- r .Seymour telegraphs that he has orders to adopt 80 foot'grade on ' i V . .-i, • " jy - ■ . . I ^ eaate^ slope, of B^ck Hills, and to examine and report on western .slope, Kurd telegraphs his men are on ground ready to go to work, i do not understand your telegram to Port Bridger, is it intended that wodk shall be delayed, for more surveyors in Black Hills? I must have lto.xwe].l*s party, pr else fail to get location in west of Larai.iie River. 1405 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. 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Language A language of the resource English 1869 General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/7518486d1c151a7ea225c36d9711368a.pdf 3339ae7451d7c6b4f6cf658215bc3cc6 PDF Text Text Novomber, 1868, ^ ' Note: M. R. Morcan to Gen, Dodge Ft', Leavenvrorth, Inarch IB: Has seen Gen. Sherman's copy of proposed regulations which provides that a Lieut, of Infty, may command officers of th^? staff, to v/hich section he objects, '' ' Rote. W. W. Wallcer to Gen, Dodge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 2 8:-' Has not completed profile of Company's location. Will send the copy as soon as possible. Rote: Items on yearly report for 1868, ' ' --o Rote: recommendatory of Edward P« Johnson for appointment of S. District Attdrney for Wyoming. Note: Remarks on reorganization-of subsistencd'Dept. of the Army with number of officers and stations where' required. ■ v ^ From Gen, Dodge's Diary, 1 December, ' ■ V'- St-rted for Washington, Duff, Dillon, Booraer apd Smith on cars. Gave the order to House to condemn property for. right of way and depot on brid-e lin^; also gaV^ orders for condemning water of .... the right of way at the Bluffs, . J, Blickensderfer, Jr. to Gen.-Dodgd, Lawrence, Kana •: 1* According to your request I wri4d you, but I have not been able to learn ^mythlng difinite on-the subject you desired me to write obout*, viz; the Indians, It is said Sheridan is after them with a large force concentrating 4pon them from four or five different direc tions. They are south on the head of Arkansa s or Canadian whiethcr Jiis November, 1868, forces are moving with the intention of striking their lodges. No difficulty has been experiences on this road recenlty, although « they will not r\m trains in the night west of,Ellsworth, When we were out west on Friday «nd Saturday last it was said a small pahty of some 20 Indians had-been seen crossing the track the day before going north. The fear is expressed that the Indians will scatter in small parties and thus evade Sheridan, but it seems to me scarcely possible that the women and children of the lodges will .entirely escape him, and the •arriors wi-11 har ily abandon their familios altogether. It is said V-oops have moved from the .endcof. the. track, from To.eka, from Santa Pe and from Texas, as well as perhaps some .other points; but of this you can ascertain as well in Washington as from here. We have been over this road and are now preparing our report, I can only say now that this line^ is not either so located or so well built except in its truss bridges which are stronger ^than yours. Confidentially I will say it is a shame that such very poor work as this is was ever acopeted by Govt, Comnissloners, and you need have no fears of my or any full comparison between.this line and yours which will or may ever be made. More hereafter. When at Wyandotte, Gen, Warren and I paid a visit to the Kansas City Bridge, They awe working vigorously at the foundations and I assure-Jou,J»ve no small job before them. Their works are interesting and Mr. Ohanute seems a very energetic through: man. Three piers are December, 1868, * * • '' ' ' '"Ul ^ ^ up and the foundations of the remainins three in full progress," < r. ■' ? ^ : i We hope to get away from here this week yet/ • . , f r J, . Note: M, R. Morgan to Gen, Dodge, Ft, Leavenworth, 1:- t ■ ' .. . Thinks part of reservation should be divided up into blocks and sold at auction, proceeds to be expended in buildini^-barracks &c. Note: Statement of equipment received and manfuactured at Omaha during November; also t^6tal oqtiipment on hand December 1st,* 1868, From Geh. Dodge's Diary, 2:- Got telegram in Peoria amending decislbn of special commission Arrived in Chicago and stopped over night. Frank Palmer met me. spoke , for room myslf at the review on tiie 15th, Palmer says that K, ^ scratched him largely,and that he is fighting him. Thinks it wg)uld be a good thingk if they should send him on a foreign mission; that Brondt wants the P, 0, Nourse to be Dist, Atty, &c, Glasgow Wants a consi^lship, &o, ° To Gen, Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 2 (Telegram) Hendrie'bdu^t and wah^-you to rent to Smith for $50 per month with furniture for sassion'SC days. Tou are to advance part * :a purchase money, * • * i- ■ It. Snyder to Gen. tiodge, Omaha, Z: • t' i-"' * 1 enclose dispatch from Reed, it is rather rich nfter the assurance that we would have surplus ties 'west of Bear River. His December, 1860. - , • ^ t order will require .haul of ties average distance of. four hundred miles ; 600 cars. ,I propose to give thera to him as fast as he can use them. .Tracklaying.has been delayed past four days act, non completion of grading and bridging. Fifteen miles iron at end track rbady for Casement. - . .,JTote: L. F,, Gartie to Gen.^ Dodge,. Bgise City, Idaho, 2:- Is under ^Obligations for pass, Icc, Says that Col. tfudnutt , is finding a more broken country than he anticipated; thus far has a good line. . ^ 'r- ;^'f ^ . I * - ,1 .4,1 • To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 2:- • bc: 1 'i- . . - ■ . ' . wd I telegraphed you this A. M. Fremont House, Chicago inform ing you Qf purchase by Hondir^ of Richarddon's place. Upon receipt of your note I wrote a line Xfi Hend^ie to. close with Richardson at once; that you would advance him mon^y upon prqperty if needed. He we nt to Richardson and made a fair bargain for it at f3400-in furnitvire at>d wood, offered some money dg^vn, but Richardson said his word was good for it until he could get time to make out paprs. This morning R. went to Hardie %nd said Mrs. Recrod came to him crying and said ^e had promised it to her and that she was .ready to pay $3500 f . • . down for it. hOi.drie soared him and told R, he must have the place and w ould pay $350,0 cash, Richardson sold it to him over again. He paid $100 down and is to pay $3400 when Richardson leaves in a week or two when he makes deed. Hendrie*a first purchase was 1-3 cash December, 1868. • ' and time on balance. There-purchase makes it necessary for him to borrow o- you f2500-$1500 due in 6 months and flOOO in one year. Deed to bo made to you. Re desires to rent it to Smith just as it stands for $50 per month. I send you R. 0. bonds'(two) to Gray for sale and loan to him. Since you left I have conversed with Cale on the Hyatt matter. T think wo shall have to loan them $1000 until next summer to get them to buy. It will be all they can do to raise $1000. Then it can be all taken in your name and the $1000 will be paid back so as to use it in your home. Tfhen I get their final answer I 'will write you; shall write Hyatt at same time. ^ A bo'x received today form Gray for you- cigars I guess. Shall I send it on or keep it here for you? Answer. 'Prom Gen. Dodge's Diary, 3:- Started in morning for wew York by Rich. Cent. R.R. Banks on this road are 14 ft. wide «nd full, the ties being bedded in about '10 inches of gravel making road smooth and free from dust. Bridges mostly atone and iron, wdll bdilt. Crossed over at Detroit and passed through Canada in the night. Barber, clerk of House and Duggs of Mich, on train. . wote: Henry Harding to J.H. Ho'use, Bryan, 3:- Hao completed maps and profiles to the 940th mile post, «nd have nearly completed those to the 960th. iSTiH endeavor to have his portion prompt -uid have no delay on his account. ^ December, 1868. . r. ^^i<. ■ § Jas. A, Evans to J. E. House, Bryan, 4:- r f" t Will send you today a statement of track laid in Sppt. Oct. and Nov. , ?.'e must have no.v 80 ..dies graded ahead of end of «. • track. Cost of shops at^Rawlins $100,000. Telegraph completed 50 miles ahead of track at present. I shall be at Omaha on Wednesday if possible,.and shall most .likely remain a week. , , Note: ^Estimate of amount of main track laid in Sept. October and November. .. i - f L. B. Boomer & Co. to Gen. Dod^e, Chicago, 4:* (Telegram) Please send some one to inspect columns east by T.G.Gay- ^ . lord.& Co., Gincirjiati. . !; • * . . . J. A* Evans to W. .Snyder, rPiedmont, 4:* (Telegram) . ^ -fr.' ' . .There will be no track laid in eight or ten days. ^ Note: Wra. B, Porter to Gen. Dodge, Portsmouth, Neb.- 4: In relation to Letter's patent 81,682 for an iron pier' . .... Jas, A. Evans to Gen. Dodge, Bryan, 4: h. n,-,. .. Please find onclosed.Mr. l^iU^er's letter. Will you . please ask him when liis copy is ready to send to Omaha so thit I • • • • • can look it over. Money matters are getting close here, caused I suppose by del.ay in the subsidy. I hope there will be a let up soon. Track tonight at the 955th mile and v.'eather good; every prospect December, 1868. . r ' that we will be able to {^et over head of Echo before Sliow. I left • Mr, Dillon wit}i the unde'rstanding that RejnicldG and myself would in vestigate further the''work west of bridge, I expect'him down* today, I do hope we can get it*at a fair margin. Will write you fhom time to time, Note:- J, M. Eddy to Gen. Dodge, COmaha 4: \ Encloses estimate and vouchers for November; also sends hdlanee sheet showing face of Ledger Dec. 1st, 1868, Prom Gen, Dodge's Diary, 4:- ^ Passed over NiY.Central; road not in very "good condition. Structure "air of stone "and iron, and machinery good; stations, detX)ts and houses, water supply good. Road bed wide and well'ballasted. On cars mot Gen, C. 3. Hamilton of "^on-du-lac, He says his 'rope oil will not average above tar, and that If is being used in N.W.R.R. to sat isfaction. • i •tfl- , 4 . Saturday, 5: ' in r^ T In New York* Durant, S^mour & Co. in West, Ames, Duff & Co, in N.Y. -Orame delivered mo certificate for bonds for 7.500 and 11,500 of U.P.R.R. stock. Gave Pairfield and Freink Andrews note to collect for ISOO, *•' S, B, SinJ^^r, Cannichael's Camp, 5: • ' Bend to end of track fast aff possible; also beidge tim bor if therft is any on line of road belonging to Construction Dept. Decsmber, 1868, ' * i V. . ' .'rr" • Note: Lieut. 4 . h. TJ^ds to Gen. Dodge, Camp Douglas Utah, 5: - - .In'relation to purchase of certain lots in the new town, an wants Gen., Dodge's Assistance to get a few of the reserved ones,- &c. L. Boomer to Gen. Dodge, Chicago, 5:- ^ We-did not p-et the intended meaning fnom your specification and stated our understaiiding as to thickness of them clearly to . the Bridge Committee. X have therefore prepared,a formal letter to you on this point, and write this little explanatory note to say that we do not wish to make an issue with you as to the-thickness intended, and hope that you will perceive tliat we were justified in our interpreta tion of the specification-in the absence of all knowledge as to the variable thickness which you Contemplated.' ^ . , , , - The point is a vital one with us; the additional amount of matsrial required is large and our es-timates and prices are so^close that we cannot afford to |»it^ it in without compensation. You must be-as liberoal as you can in .the matter, especially as the castings will al ways overrun the required thiekHess and weight on account of the com pression of the sand by. the pressure of. the metal. Had you been pres ent when the pontract was made no auch misunderstanding could have arisen. I enclose you four diagrams of Howe Truss Bridge which includes every variety built^ »«d ordered upon your road; also bills of material for each and a separate statement- oft strains upon the bolts after deducting 1-8 inch for them. There should not be over 1-12 inch December, 1868. deducted for threads. You-will notice that Loup Fork has no strain that comes up to 14000 lbs. per square inch, the 1st sete less than 13000 lbs. and that the lighter 100 per span is less than 10,060'lbs, That the 150 ft. span west of Loup Pork-are less than 12000 lbs. All except the three first panels are less than 10,000 lbs. The 100 ft. spans are stronrrer in proportion than the 150 ft. span. The written statements are from actual weight of the structure and a moving loadof 2000 lbs. per lineal foot. These wei^ts include the iictual weight o the truss which is not strictly for the abutment panels and one half of each end panel coraes' on each abutment, equal 19 ft. in length of bridge which to get at the a ctuai weight a strain upon the truss bolts should be deMhictod-fVom the wieght of the bridge. Tou will please shot these diagrams' Ac. to the special Commis sioners. I shall be happy to have them point out any errors in my figuring. Will-serui you tracin-^ of 250 ft, span Omaha bridge with formula (Sec. as soon as they can be made up. - that is the prospect of yob^ company getting their bonds? L. B. Bocsner to Gen. Dodge, Chicago, 5;- In pnswer to your letter of November 23®, 1668, in refer ence to thickness of cylinders to be sunk for the piers of your Mis souri River Bridge at Omaba, we have tb say that the word "averaging" as it occurs in yohr epecification, in the clause touching the tliiclc ness of columns and caps, we would only understand to indicate that December, 1868. J. Blickensderfer, Jr. to Gen. Dodge, Omahay 6:- On my return here from Kansas yesterday afternoon I found letters from Hudnutt and McCabe. Hud..utt writes from Boi se City and asks me to make arrangements, with Wells Fargo & Go. to let him draw on their house in Boise for coin. I have written Tracey in Salt Lake to effect such arrangements if possible and will also telegraph him.- Hudnuti. says his party lost s omo stock by Indians during his absence in the Blue Mountains which detained them .somewhat. He des cribes the passes of the Blue Mts. and says he can get through with grades from 60 to 70 per mile, I infer he has written you in full. The v;eather was bad idl the time he was in the Blue Mountain Range, ■McCabesends me a copy of a letter dated Nov. 24th directed to you, in which he tenders his resignation,^ Moberly, who is- with him, is capable of doing all the work you desire from McCabe, and I therefore think you had bettor let him .go, L shall so write McCabe from here, telling' -him to leave Moberly 1% pharge and Sj^etAle his accounts v.lth me. Should you desire otherwise telegraph me to Oraaya, McCabe writes me ha will remain in charge until he hears from you. By last accounts Morris had found nothing on Promontory Point better than 80 ft, grade. I .presume he is in valley between Ogden and Salt Lake city by this time. Our report on Ifansas line is not t^rished-yet^-^y ®-PPointment we visit Sioux City Ro«^d tomorrow, altpl^g^i iti fi(J>pws and storms December, 1868, • 'Or"' furiousljr todaj^. I hope neoct week "will finfdh our work* witli these roads, You have no doubt seen the reverts or notices in the papers in regard to* our heport on U.P.R.R. and the'^lurs aimed at me,' by Seymour no doubt, as in the enclosed Slip cut from bh ic ago Tribime, I felt like publishing a denial of the assertion that I wais discharged by the Company, but thought I would write you first. You know that- it was with reluctance that I accepted the appointment, and that your desire that I should do o had much weight with me. May 1'not therefore look to you in Some degree at least to keep me ac^vised of the course of Seymour and those who would gladly injure me, and the effect of theirj^ acts and assertions, wind whether 1 ought to otice them or not. At this distance it is diffi'pVil't "for" iaa to either find out what they really do or its effects, ' That Seymour and t ose wliose pockets are likely to be effected by the report will do all they can to injure me Is not singular, and I presume* it is not singular'ei ther that they should resort to false hood if it tends to further their ends; in case I Shbuld publish any thing would you object to-rty ^ying that no ohe on the part of the Company made any objection to my acting on this Commission? and that I was granted leave of absence to enable me to do so?^y^ Vinoe writing the above I have penned an article something like what I would say and I enclose it to you. The blanks should be filled December, 1868, by reference to the article itself. I W0UI4.- the Tribune if the article appeared ther^ ^ ■ on in You may do with the article whatever^^u deejji, ^^ihted at all Note: Mr, Bliclcensderfer's insertion the cliarge in Tribune by Seymoizr tha,-V iib was ^^Per answer to employ of Company &c. enclosed in letter to *^ora -tj^g at all employ of Company &c. enclosed in letter . to _ ^n. Dodg^ opinion about printing it. ■ ' " ' rProm Gen, Dodge 3 Diary^ 6:- , ■ ^ Jesse L. Williams speaking of Seym , there is a mistake of a million of - dollars iri, , he a€fo»t8 cost of line to Omaha; also in his ostimat ^^^ants his Mort says t' at mile of road; he alsp says Durant .always contended f ^ 11 and sharp curvature whenever 4.1 would save work and v, "Q has ■ttirae and time again to the construction .^ipeers in ®ri ^Qport where Cost of a ft, grade . talked it ng grades and alignment to save work. Thinks toal^ they better i n ^ r li clcensderfer alone in his location* J, ,, ^ y ' • ' toi ^ Monday, 7: ' r 1 r vi ' * ' r 'fvi t • ■^rived 4n fashington^ and stopped at Wiiiards S$ck all day. T. E. Sides to Gen. Dodge, 3t. Louis, 7; (Telegram) Your telegram received. I go to Gincinati this afternoon. ncvor'i ' ' f ■ (yr \ . , r v» i In . . ' i December, 1868, W, Snyder to Gen. Docile,• Omaha, 7;- A hitch out ?7est as inclosed despatches indicate. Grading not completed; no bridge timber and ties already play out-after all the assurances that ties and timber were plenty, • 1 have 20 niles of iron and 6 miles ties uhloaded at end of track, and will flood them witli » . . , - - material if weather permits. Got 402 cars and 8 nev enginers over our Ho, R, Bridge before it gave out. Loss Material not a $1.000-, Have cleared'up all old freight here and am sending more as fast as delivered,- Will ship some Salt Lake freight to Quaking Asp to help oht consigners while there is delay in tracklaying, ^ ^ Hoxie is not getting alogg as fast | us wish', • J, T, Baldwin to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, ' Hereiwith please find Id lank proxies for Dillon, Ames, Chase, and yourself to have signed and returned, I would suggest the name of N,P.Dodge for proxy, W® want them returned in time for the election, I have some fears that North will want a position in the bank and as here irf Just out of bankruptcy it wont do to have him in, I offered Everett $250 per acre for his land. He declined to take it; sa d he iTould see some 'df the -U.P.R.R. folks -and have a talk with the'm aboxSt it. Test and D.C, Williams are willing you should take dirt free from them to make ftJ.1 on bottom. Two ft, of snow; very cold. River frozen over. Send ban another m New York draft before statement day; will hold it hero until you need ^ money. December, 1868. :■ ,-•••• ••'-woeO J. E. House to Gen. "Dodf^e^ Omscha', 8i- r > ■ • c ► ■ Enclosed you v/ill find list of bridges as asked for in telegrams of the.6th inst, - * : 'j Mr. Blickensderfer and Warren returned .from the Eastern division Saturday. They go to Sioux Citj today, from therd to Chicago. Mr. B. thinks he will take a run down home before he returns. W© havo had a fearful snow storm. The road was blocked in many places west. Passenger train went out last night on time. Evans telegraphed that no track will be laid in 8 days; grading in the way. . Evans is on his way down. liReod telegraplis Snydar to ship ^100,000 ties and all .the bridge timber belonging to 'construction on the road at once. Si yder tliinks t'lis is dond to block him on other freight. ' ■K ' ■ Mr. Sickles left for Kansas City and other points last Tuesda , <Ka9 nbt returned yet. " Thos. B. .Morris to den. Dodge, Ogddn, Utah, 8;- • i I . Your letter of ITov. 30th reached me.this evening. I left the'Promontory with party on Friday last; remained in Brigham City one day to CUrnish Mf». Kurd with a copy of profile and complete copy .for Mr. Reed, I left in the hands of the Asst. engineers ,of constructio full notes of grades, &c. of located lines.. These notes were deliovered at their camps, Dec, 20, *68 Mr. Reed's tracing and profile leave here tomorrow. 737 ■vtaslj V.ii ...4 ■ . \ iHii(it?1iiliilSfAiiii1rilf- December, 1868. , ■ , I think $3 per C, ycj. a fair livirjg price for the gelid rock excav tion on the Promontory, There is almost one half of it which will be "cliff" rock-open on one side and laying in the very best podition to be blasted. The other half will be through cuts, I cannot estimate the latter at more than $3,75 nor the open cut at more than |2.25, As regards the quantity of excavation which can be used in em bankment, I think a 11 should be ued particularly the nock on account . of the saving -in the quantity of embankment by reason of the steeper slope it wil 1 asstune and the increase in .bulk after being broken up. My reason for not al owing it in the estimate I sent to Mr, Blidcensdeafer was that I see on the constructed road that in most cases the material is not haufced but "wasted" and borrowed* On acqount of waste of the roacik being open on one side much of th» material will be lost being blwon b-elow Wie bed of l^he road-say ii0,000 C, ,ydg. This should be deducted. I do not think ,an average price of 50 cts. per C, yd. is sufficient for embankment.' The clilef amount of embankment is between stations 3030 and 3080f> and Is about .300,000 G. yds from which (>*.1 take 100,000 C, yds .whidh h«ls been saved by alteration of the line, and there is 200,000 C. .yds of matierdal tq be provided for embankments and in the very worst plabe Oil %tm ,linei' for thea'daks are,not fairly covered with earth, . - . I will investigate thtf question of quantity and cost of conducting December, 1868. ' ^ f] A water to bench north of Ogcipn. Do you wish estimates' of quantities on temporary lines at Promontory.? I. send profile &c. of those lines to Ricksecker this week. I b3gin work on branch tomorrow. Shall I re fer to Mr, McCabe for section lines? Mr. O'Neil is not here. /^osse-L. Williams to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Wayne, Ind 8:- I shall be greatly obliged if you will send me promptly all reports &c. concerning U.P.R.R. or other roads printed by the House; also Secretary of Interim's report,' I could write our own member but ho would not know ?^at I want as you do. r » . D Durant and Seymour *s. entire answer on Commissioners report wont "hold Water". It is all humbug. Some very sound R.R. men in N.Y. say that the U.P.R.R. Company will break soon after R.R. is opened. I hope not. But then in this,interest first 6 months,on 1st mortg ige bond will be $1,200#000» How will they get^it?U if the contractors get all the subsidy, and lat mortgage is they wSint they will bO very apt to defa.lt-within 1st year or 18 months,' .Even Harbaugh thinks It cant pay at first, V/e had better get a reserve fund In same way as the bonds of the Company As ^urant says the President will accept the case. Iv- ' , I have no doubt but Durant expects the. road to default, V f From Gen, Dodge's Diary, 8:- *. / Sick, and stayed In my ra»«»*>. .. .o . ^ . * Wednesday, 9j- " pn,M ,/T'd '-k December, 1868. Still sick and* saying in my room. * • J. W, Keeljer to Gen. Dodge, Mt. Ayr, Iowa, 9:- During the last Session of Congress I sent you the proceed ings of a meeting of the citizens of Ringgold County in regard to our railroad interests, ^nd I then wrote you that nine-tenths of the people of this county were opposed to the build ng of a railroad on or near the State line, thinking that a bill to grant land in aid Of the construction of the Iowa & Missouri Slate Line railroad might again come up for consideration during t is seassion, Iwrite you on the part of our citizens protesting againfet a grant of land to said State lino company. V/e believe and knav that a road along the state subserve our interest as well as a road through the ^ em-Mji# of the southern tier of fcounties, . There ia a feomjpany proposing to build a road through the Centre of this tier of counties, making each county seat a point, known as the Iowa Southern R.R.Company. Wo have the confidence in said last mentioned Company to balieve that they will and can build said-road, and that each- county wil materially aid said company by voting a lib eral tax in each township, levied by «ut ority.of a Idw passed by our last General Assembly. o ' * I leam that there is a bill now befohe Congress granting lands to this Iowa Southern R.R.Comjiany, and wotAd abk your support to this last mentioned bill, and by so doing you will materially aid a part of your constituents. 4 December, 1868. , 1- T. E. Sickels to .Gen. Dodge, Cincinnati, 9 r-r - : ) . I came here in compliance with your telegram,- and have in spected the castings made for the bridge. Nine cylinders have been cast four of which have been faced off, and one has abuut one-half the bolt holes bored. These holes have not been properly laid out on the flange as cast- (2 1-2 inches wide) but on a flange 3 1-2 inches wide they would be correct, Either the.holes should be differently located or the flanges increased in width. I have t 'Orefore had the boring suspended, and shall leave hero -^tomorrow for the-East to make statement to you af this matter, and to • submit the plans of crossing at Kansas Oity and St. Charles, and to report the result, of ny examinations. This suspension of the boring will'not cause any delay in sending the cylinders forward, as the work of casting and fading v;itl proceed as heretofore. Not knowing whether • you have given directions for the width and thickness of flanges, I. have not gtven any orders relative thereto, but Jiave requested the. contractor here to cast t e next two cylinders with flanges 3 1-2 inches wide and have promised that before these tah'be out of thv pit, he will received precise instructions. •' • " As I am uncertain whether you are in WHshington or NsfW York I have written to both places and have to request that you will tele graph m'e at Kennett Square, Chester Co.-Pas., which is near the route December, 1868, f , , ■ and near midway batweeri the two cities named. Satei L. Godfrey to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa, In relation to appointment as Pension Agent. Wants Ge.:. Dodge's assistance in getting.Thompson's place should bo he removed* J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, Neb, Iq:- ' 'v - I forward herewi h for your approval vouchers to the amount of ^^22,520,85 returned by Mr. Buckensder^er. The balance of vouchers returned by Mr, B, will be.forwarded as fast as examined and abstracts , Copy of letter to Maj, J. G. Crane, from Ft. Leavenworth, 10:- Last Qvening I saw for the first time Gen. Grant's report. So far as the Subsistence Departmoht is concerned I have no doubt his report is ah' abstract from the report of the Commissary Gei^eral, Ihirtytwo Lieutenants to reeeive $20 extra per month. So far as the lieutenants of cavalry are concerned this makes their pay as A. C.S. greater than-tliat of a captain and C.S. The pay of a captain and Commissary Of Subsistence is $70 per month. The pay of a lieut enant of caviary is #63 .33, By this arrangement lie gets $20 extra or $73.33 when acting as C.S. The rations,are just the same; 4o that if you have any such officers acting under you they will get better pay than you will, a first lieutenant of Infjsyn^jry acting under you will get the same pay that yojx fhy not them give us captains, Commis saries, who #111 feel themselves Identified with the Department and December, 1868. will -work accordingly. Men who will be in >he Department for life and not leave us at the end of a few years when they get promotion? The argument is, I suppose, that these officers belong to companies and would get paid as such whether they were acting Commissaries or not, and while acting as Commissaries get only $20 per month extra. Are there ^hen too many lieutenants in the Army?- That is not my" experi ence, and I have served wit'^ troops for thirteen years, I am told that I cannot have this officer and the otiier because they are re quired with their companies. They are lieutenants detached from their rbgiraents, which I am told I cannot have because they are on staff duty elsewhere. Wo have 15 captains and the Quairterraaster's Department has 44, and yet the Quartermaster General asks to have this increased to 50, and Gen, Grant enters the same in his report. The General evidently thinks that the Head of Bureau should kna best what they need, I am not disposed to find fault, and we can only re~ret that the good, honest gentlemen who is at the head of the Subsistence Department does not think as /o do. How does the fact of Gen, K, G. Beckwith, Maj. 2d Arty,, being on duty in the office of the Oomraissary General of Subsistence and having been there for more than two years agree "With the statement that we require no increase to the Sussistence Departaant? Is that officer asbsent from his regiment unnecessarily? Deceraber, 1868, . ' , • ■ Geo. C. Tichsnor to Gen, Dodt^e, Des Mpinesj 10:- I trust you will pardon ijie for annoyins* you, sa ciucli. You know when I have anything on my mind I oannpt be at eapt until I have worked it off-heiiee I feel assured of your charity* r . I happen to know that Kasson will at once bring all possible pros sure to bear upon Gen, Grant aid Colfax, He his been stumpgin New York anp is now in Washington, and I- have it from the most authoi?- dtative source that he expects large help from leading New. York pol iticians including Greely, Morgan, Conkling- and that he will try to forestall unfriendly^tion from Iowa, by getting immediate, pledges and promises. Now, I want him headed off and I think you had befeter"move ^ on his work" without-delay. I dorvt know w^at y.ou think of it, but I want Jim Wilson to-go into (k?ant's cabinet as Attorney Gennral unless •you want to go in yoi^rself as ^^ecretary of the .Interior or Post Master General I of course, ;I would ^athea so® you in one or the ather of. those places than a^y ether man-alive., ^and am sure you could do. .so,but if, as l* apprehend, you have no such fancy, Jim Wilson is ray next man. If you should go in Wilson would come in for ^anator. At all- events, I d<int ilMuiH J^asson tO n.r{j place urider Qrant, v Wa, jpustr^ave honest and i^M>aiM.e men as Gratia advlwb»>*9> so far as possible to fill every office in his gift- men who-at all hazards will sustain him and aid in making hia adniinlstratiou successful, popular and beneficial to D'cember, 1868. the Gentry and party- and .to insure these results Grant's true friends must bestir themselves and be vigilant. I trust you will be able to go to Washington at an early day and remain until after the 4th of March, Try and set Palmer to go ";ith you. He feels his indebtedness .to you and will I know abide .your wish in all things. My only fears of Fran k is in his magnanimity and freeheartedness, and if you can get him iQ your keeping for a time you ca.. save himrora all h^rm in that direction, f dont want him to yield ' one inch of ground to his new found Kasson friends. They are hla ' friends low simnly because he is successful, . r. • "? I trust you will not forget our good friend Col. Anderson-when the ewels" are to be distributed. In the distribution of favors, I think it best to keep first in mind ,the "old guard" who fought through thick and thin, and who have stood ,fl.i»4i "irl line of battle" ever since. J. L. Williams 'to Oen. Dodge, Ft. Wayne, Ind. 10:-, I place in your hands a copy of my sujiplemental report to the Secretary, making the correction .to I referred in my letter. Please take some pains to have the r'aili^)ad men Understand it» and if ray report of November I4th should be printed have this printed with it if you en. . : , r ®he •stlMiLte of $35,000 per mile'would be too'small for a fully equipped and finished road such as-the law requires, though enough for the road as thAy "Build It,.and as Blalr accepts it. J. E. Hci;i3e to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 10; December, 1868. • •• I am sending profile to Oliver Ames, Esq-, as rapidly as each section of 20 miles can be made up. Will that answer for the Dr. or shall I make an additional copy of him? Will keep sending lotes as heretofore till the N.Y. office is furnished with continuous profile ffrom this office) to Humboldt Wells. Profile gdes today reaching to - Station 860 west from moiith of Weber. Weather still very cold. C. & N. W. train came in last night for the first since the storm. OJr road is all clear. Evans and Commis sioners arrived last night. Bridge .over the river again completed? will cross trains today.. Ji O. Hudhutt to Gen. Dodge, King Hill, 70 ms. from Boise CitylO:^^ Your letter of instruation was duly received"p«r G-eh. Carter, and 1 have the pleasure to dhnounce to you that-my line is within 8 . miles of the'Station of King Hill, having run a trail,line down to this point.-.I sent my party .b«e]| 8 mileK to distribute the .grade. Find that 80 ft. is practicabla-wuiMl even 60 ft. by an increase of dist- . which is better than I expected. ThO'party wore hindered a good deal In crossing Snalce River, having to puil down the river 50 miles to ' cross and then rove up 50 miles to begin again; hut for that hin drance we whould have I;oen in Boise City ere this. Your instructions shall bo compile^ #ith as fast as pos ible. It is difficult to get ituoh Office work done when camp is moved every day Sundays inclusive, froa 7 to 10 miles,.having rested or remained December, 18G8. at one camp all but onCe in the last 30 days; however, I shall" reach Boise Citj^'^y the 23d, in Just two'Wdnths from the Commencement of stiCtveys (260 ms) when I sha 1 have to stop a few days .to get radles shod &c, and from that point will send you estimates,' &c. This Snalie River Plain is by no means a geometrical plain, but is very irregular and full of hollows and trap ridges, base rock and hard n^hich cannot be avoided, there beihg no trend or shape to them. Soil over the face of the rock very thin even in the hollows, and to cut the rock will be expensive. Such a thing as Snake River Valley has no existence, for the river cuts its way through the one yawning" canon from near the mouth of Goose Greek to near the Boise River. To get a line along the river is impossible-above this King Hill, Here, as I Wrote yfau, the plain is cut off ahd we-get a'cheap line with light wofck and grades clear down to the river, and below this a tolerable line can be had dowri the river for 20 ms,, that being as'far as I have examined. Shall go on as soon as my line is fairly down to the river. In fact, I Riii not Sure that below this- the cheapest line and cer tainly the lifijitest grades can be had next tbe river, for the reason that the irregularities of the plain.are so great as to require heavy undulations of- grade, AltogethBr you must expect a rough- prbfile and rather expensive work for 150'rallis at least. One thing alone is fav orable; very few mechanical'strucutres will be needed, as the drain- 'm December, 1868. age is mainly-through sink holes and numerous springs flow out of the rocky banks of the Snake-almost rivers in volume'^ with a fall from 50 to ICQ ft. These never freeze and by the use of a simple hydraulic ram cannbe made to supply station with water. t" The surface rock where exposed seems to be. wholly of this hard volcanic trap and either cleaves into irregular fragments or into the ^columnar six sided prisms peculiar t basltic rock. But from 4 to , 10 ft, below this formation there come layers of stratified rock, which though metamorphosed by heat yet retain their character so as to split with ease, and I think will quarry well and though-hard to cut will make very durable stone for building; :o The Delegate from this territory (in Congress) suggested to some of his friends in my presence that he should have Boise City made a point on this road and named as such in the Bill. Persuade him not^ to do it; the reasons will be ev^^ent to you and if nothing more, we .may find it bast to keep Snake River clear to Olds Ferry, Si^ch line would be just half way between Omaha and Boise and would_>accomodate the territory generally^ i -» ,.-'j <J ■ Will write you again soon. ♦f ■ - . ' Jesse L, Williams to Ben, Dodge, Ft* Wayne, 10:- » r y . r While the Hpnorable Secretary of the Interior has Stated the aggreg ate amounts of my estimates correctly, he has misconceived my mode of estimating. December, 1868. ^ Ist, He Brays the estimate was^l^ed.upon th.e first 710 miles, in August last, was made the basis for that item, and also that the bridg ing and general finish on the 710 miles was made the basis as to the , degree of perfection in the finish^of the whole line.- But as to the -grading, . cost of track 2:C. , each divis ion .of the line was estimated in proportion of the expense to be incurred, ^ . .. . 2d. He says "the cost of locating, constructing and comjbletly equipping it and'tho telegraph line is $38,824,821" an average per mile of aboht $35,000*. But in the ^-eport, referring to this estimate, I say I'lt does not include the whole cost as the roa-d should be co - pleted, but as heretofore built and accepted by the Commissioners." For a fully coitij)letod road there should bemadded, according to Gen, Warren's report, about $7000 per mile making $42,000 as the cost of the-road completed; or if $ 6000 be added then $40,000 per mil,o woulji be the cost of a co siioted roadk , Will you have the goodness to explain Xo the Hon. Mr, ,Ames or others interested in the road, and also to the Pacific Railroad Rommi ttee, tliis corection, for. whioh perhaps you can use tiiio letter if necessary. ! e , "ni t'T ' i ' ] !•* , i ' r: I will tomorroei mail to the Secretary of Interior a short report supplemented to mine of ^14th-November, embodying the above explanation. J. L. illiams to O. H. Browning, Secretary of Interior, Ft. Wayne .. .. Decemt>er, 1868. The undersigned begs leave to refer to a paragraph in the "annual report from the Interior Department dated November 30th, 1868, whixh gives a summary of 'the probable actual cost in building the * / Union Pacific Railroad, and respectfully suggests that'his meaning in the statement of 14th ult,, probably"for;want of clearness, <was mis apprehended on one point. • ' ' ■ was understood as estimating "th6 cost of locating, .constructing and completely equipping the Road and telegraph line " at ah average per mile of a fraction less thah $35000'. But this was intended as an appro ximate estimate of the actual outlay by thh contracting company, in open ing the road for traffic, with Ohly that degree of com|)letene3S in which the'several twenty-mild sections had been heretofore built and accepted by the Coramis si oners, with an average equipment in rolling etccK , shops, &c., such as I found on the first TOO miles in August last. -.Whatever further sum per mile the President of the United States may do-tormirv© shall be expended in the full completion and equipment, under the late report of" the exa. ining commissioners, to bring it up to the standard of-the law must be added to my estimate of $35000. This aggregate will show, the actual expenditure per mile in locating, constructing ar^d fully,, equipping a single track railroad. 1110 miles in length across that ' portion of the continenet lying'between the Missouri River and the ■ ' north dnd of Salt Lake. • • ■ . . . December, 1868. . r ^ • , , /- There there may be no misunderstanding on this subject-j bearing as it does upon the general question of raildo constructionaoross the western half of the continent, the undersigned begs leave to pre sent this explanation as a supplemental report to accompany the one which he had the honor to make on the 14th,November last. From Gen. Dodge's Diary, 10:- '..rr • House adjourned to Mondgiy, err^ uOV f ' Friday, 11:- 11* tO''' ' r , Saw Rawlins and Grant. Rawlina paid me interests $402.52 on his note up to Sept. 11th, 1868. Grant said he would do what he « • » ' • could to put Indian Bureau into the War - Department. The Hotise reported Iowa Claim Bill passed to its 3 reading and rpoved; the previous question went over. Gen. W. S. Smith,to Gen. Dodge, Chicago, 11, (Telegram) Sickels writes from Cincinnati 9th inst. that he will leave there on the 10th to see you. Boomer is in New York. J, E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 11:- « ' . .. I enclose herewith for your approval package of,vouchers to amount of $13,478.93 returned by I.Ir. Blickensderfer for the month of July 1868. I will continue to send in similar sixed packages until Mr. B'8 vouchers now on hadd are disposed of. Cigco is changed with the several amounts as they are returned. 0. H. Browning, Secy, Interior to Gen, Dodge, IVashington, 11: t Decemhor, 1868. In compliance V7ith the request contained in your letter of yesterday, I have the'honor to seiid herewith" r copy of a letter from this Department to the Vice President of the Union Pacific Railroad Company dated March 30th, 1867; also one dated August 8th, 1867 ad dressed to the President of the same company. Jesse L. '''illiams to Cren. Dodge; Ft, 'Vayne, 11:- 111 you please have the enclosed- as a telegram- sent off b the operator for the Associated P^ess so that it will go into the lead ing papers As other Pacific Railroad dispatches have gone? This is the only way that the correction can follow Mr; Browning's paragraph. This is due to the'Company and to myself. Please ascertain if my reports tirill be sent in by the Secretary. ^ I want particularly those of 16th June, 2d July and 15th August, as the President founds the whole action of the cabinet-it is"due that the country should see all what I did say. W. "p Maynard to Oen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 11:- You do not wirit to be bored nor do I want to-boi^e youe. In brief then; I would like to retain my present position and to this end wo.Id not only like to have your assistance but'your coridal ap- ' proval. ' '' ' ^ From recent conversations with our-mutual, true and trlfed friends John T. and Caleb Baldwin, I'fear I have not the latter, fdr fan led to think that you are laboring \mder the Impression that I still had December, 1868, . ' • and souftht affiliation with your bitterestvpersonal enemy, Mr, Kasson, In behalf of the warm persoh'al friendship ihat has existed between you and I for the last thirteen years, I not only desir& but deem it my duty to disabuse your mind on this point, and to ass re you j.n the most frank and unequi-vocal manner that «ince your nomination at Des Moines have neither written to nor reoeived any'Sbi<'1i'of a communica tion from Mr, Kasson, a fact Mr, K,- would attest, 'if appealed to upon the subject. And I can say further th't since the conversation I had with you about Mr, Kasson some two years ap:o I have not had the least desire "to retain his friendship or acquaintance. I deem this explanation due both to you ahi myself for, whatever else may befall me, 1 most heartily wish to maintain to my latest breath the cherished relations of friendiShio and intimacy that have existed between us unmarred for so many years. And I now say to you in all frankness and candor that I will not seel: to retain this office if I am assured that such is not your personal wish, for I remember TlHth most fervent thankfulness the very fnany«ets Of kindness and words of encouragement that have been showered upon mo by you since the earliest days of Council Bluffs, and I do flOt wish or intend to mar that paat by any future act of mine. I tOuld like the office. General, but nOt at the'sacrifice of a friendshi ^ that ever came to my relief when trouble and gloom hoeered about me, • If y.u cannot assist mo as I desire let me by all means have . -'V' .' ■ , - • i't .4 » ' . .■ W December, 18G8. . '.^r yovu* frank and Kindly assurance tJiat it is from no fault of mine but because some man more capable and better'qualified is an applicant for the position. You caraiot certainly ^rant me less; I do not desire more. Remember me to Mrs. D, and ;^p Messrs. W3-lson, Grimes, Harlan and at your leisure write ' i • ♦ . I r Benjamin F. Hem to Gen., Dodje, .^taw York, -12:- . ^ Please forward profile from section 268 station 800 to sec tion" 298 station 3040 near Bi"- Laramie Raver, ^ soon as possible. R. r. Lawrence to Gen. Dodge, Bear River Ci"ty, 12:- ■ , The track will be laid over Lhe ^cho summit on this day week and as my division terminates on the surarait, I will be ready o report to you for duty on repairs immediately thereafter-provided th t you still design placing ma on that duty. Be ;leased to Ipt me hear from you raspeatiBg tha sane. Gen. G, ... Smith to Gen, Dodge, Chicago,. , 12;* (Telegram) I Sickela wrote that he would leave for the east to meet you without apeci fylng at what place. . *.« 'V J. E* House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 12: (Telegram) : According to the McCabe^^ survey the best. ,location is an even aecjlcion of claime; ean he eowipromised. Can we located there? Note. G, C. Cole to O^n. Dodge, D^s. Moines, ,12: December, 1868. . ■ .Wants E. M, "'right appointed mail agent,' 'He was former Assis tant 'Secty, Of State, . r - . To Gen. Dodge from his brother, Council Bluffs, 12:- Yours of 7th just received. It is clear to my m.ind that It is more profitable for you to loan money on the Richardson nlace at 10 per ct, than to buy at $3500. 'It is not a good investment, would not pay that interest even vit-h the increase in value of ground -vvhich might be reasonably anticipated, Hendrie will occupy it after awhile etnimake a good neighbor, .He will pay $1000 or $1500 (the latter sum I believe) "in 6-months and balance in one year^ ■ r J i ^ a ^ I have made no promises to Baldwin and Wright. Malfe no loans on your account without Instructed ,so to do, ' Sorry to hear you are sick. We are .air wfiTll, J. Ti], House to Gen. Dodge, Qmayay 12:- I enclose hoiWrith for ydur'approval abstract and vouchers to amouht of ♦le ,911,45, they being the balance Of Mr. Blickerisderfer's vouchers returned to the (bffice up to date. I sent you yesterday by Express map.of the 12th hundred miled. When the faap of the 11th hundr'ed was made up it was not continued far enoU"'h, I have'shiwn the alig-naent'on the 12th that Should properly belong 'o the 11th. You can have it put on without much difficulty. The mistake originated at Morris' connection at station 1115 of the December, 1868. . .' D.''. 11th hundred, no't beinc properly noted fon the oni^ihal map. I also enclose with tills table of grades, table .of alignment and table of summits. I wish you would looV them over and see if they are \7hat you want or any additions you would like to iiave made, ilap of 13th hundred to FTumboldt 7/ells Will be sent Tuesday, V/iii then commence general: map for your report, Prom Oen* Dodge's Diary, 12;- V ' •' ^ Drew salary $2100 and.deposited in 1st National Bank, Called on McCallum and discussed R.R. question. .He thinks that Comfmissioners should examine C.P.R.R, To work on review of special GommiSSiofti^report. Sunday, 13; • " To work all day on review■of special Commission. Started ^ for Chicago at 7:30 P. M. . ' . W. Snyder to Oen. Dodge, Oraaha^ 13 (Telegram) . 'On hand t is date 64 depot, 7® tanks, 15 coal houses, 124 I engines? 2"1 .first class doifchces, '10 second class coaches, 81 cabooses, 16 baggage and mail cars, 6 sleeping oca chest 520 bo-: freight cars, 1734 flat and coal cars iinder contract for as known 7 snginers and 100 coal cars. • . *-r- ■ L. B. Bocaaer to Gen* Dodge, New York, 13 (Telegram) . v* Is Slokele in Washington? Po-your-expect to com^ hare-soon? '756 bfd* ' ' Deconber, 1860. . rr Thos. B. Morris ta;Gen._ Dod^e, Ogdon,^ Utah, 13 (Telegra :) What Grade shall I use in leaving river and crossing high ground between /ere and Racyville? I can obtai;: almost any grade by elevating line. Shall I run best coniinerical line or save distance by heavier grades? Reed's .primary takes light summit and uses 50 and 60 ft, grades. _J. Webs^ter to Gen, Dodge Oiuaya, 13 • - ''I ' ' ' Yours of Dec. 8th .in regard to estimate.for stone culverts, Bridges, is just received, I will begin work on estim^ate at once. Would like to know how much.time 1 can take to make it as it will re quire considerable work tor make ^ correct estimate, i — The stone masons have nearly all q^uit work for the winter. The wea,ther has been' very cold but is warmer today. The engine house at Cheyenne is nearly finished. Blacksmith shop is about tow-thirds finisheds. Culverts- we have built 115 which are partially^ covered and filled up- parties,are still at work. •• The bridge across the river is finished and cars crossing. Shall I make estimate for iron bridges 'to be put up in place of Howe Trurf3<ls, such as those across Papilliow and.Doup Pork? W, Snyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 14 (Telegram) Can repair 24 engines and more than 100 cars at once with ^hops complete to Ravlins, Can build SQ ears per week now, Machinery all bought by Amesj dont get prices here,-... ■■■ December, 18 68. Af-f" t > Kf W. Snyder to Gei . Dodge, Omaha,* 13:- ' I enclose copy of dispatch, sent you in reply to 3'"our request for statement of 'depots, tanks, equipment, &c. the N.Y. Office may have contracted for mo'rd cars and ehginess without my knowledge. Good depots are being put up a'S stations are opened, and I have contracted for three more at new siding this side of Laramie. T^nks erected this year are 16 X24 capacity and 50,000 gals, water. Coal houses east of Cheyenne hold 600 tons; front Cheyenne west capacity of 1000 tons, Evans has 4 more coal houses under contract.* W-e have under way in Omaha shops five flhst class coaches that will cost !j6300 to f6500 each, 4'baggage cars, 2 second class cars and are building ^ 2 box freight cars per day. I send you copies of our utober and November equipment r©points, allowing what our shops here are capable of doing. J. E. House to J. M. Ham, Omsha," 14: ^ -• d" h . ■ - ,<*•" Will you please fnrnlsh me with the tsmount expended by Supt. for the improvement of track for the month Of "September, October* einjd November? Note: SaaiL, A. M^ar to Gen. Dodge, Wilmington, Del* 14^ • Noti6e of meeting.of the^Executive Committee and Souterhn Railroad Association to be held on the 18th day of December. Jr W. Chapmfcn to 9«n. Dodge, CorUncil Bluffs, 14: I have not yet*hSftrd tPom you or from Qua since your arrival - ■■ .' December, 1868. . in iVashirgton. I ae,e ti\at the J^Iouse pjissed the Garfi.eld Bill by an overwhelming majority tjie other day but doubt if lit passed the Senate. I judge more jsirticularly from the action that body has taken and from ■ the reports of the same sent to the Tribune from, its Bureau at Washing ton, Those reporters seem to be the most reliable of any others- at least for II.Y, papers. will Wilson go into the Cabinet, and will Garfield or any mother similar bill be adbpted-In ypur opinion. The Ouster massacre, if it wasone- is having its influence against the changje, judging from what the newpspaers say of the matter» 1 " I expect to go to Washington in February mth Jojm T. Baldwin. I was never there, and I proixise to ^ee the sages of the Nation in -Council once, iprtieJther if avails anything otherwise or not. ' I saw your little daughter on the sidWMlk yesterday looking hearty. • . . "o, ■ There is a mcwtrtsofft foot just, at this time t'o gobble the Osage Indian Heserve fh southern Nebraska. Old Windy Smith of Des Molnes- a KasBon appointee- is their agent and he is my authority through a second party for saying this* It is thought .to^-be a big thin' Judge Mason of Nebraska told me that he could get an interest but thought, he had l?ettei* keep out and saV® his credit. ' Th® latest report from NebrasWi is to the effect thatf Tlpton is ^wwBf^ing, nnd that the Marquotte card is th® triimp^ at this time The fight lays between the two, and either suits me. December, 1868, r »1 I ^' «• t'.'C ' V. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 15:- I have today telegraphed P. 0. department at Wash ngton tha - we are ready to carry the U, 8, hails to Evanston '96 miles west of Bryan. This is with understanding on part of the special - agent of the P.O.D, here that we will take the! mail for present in ' box freight cars and on trains with Constn. material and at flbur own convenience, brut-promising to do the best we can. to get mails through promptly. Even this management will be of much benefit to Jthe Department and to the people west of us, as Wellp, Fargo <?<: Co8b ai'dministratltm of the mail service is simply a swindle upon the Government and ptilblic. %' Note: M, R, Mcrrgfen to Gen, Dodge, Ft. Leavenworth, 14:- In relation to increase of the Subsistence Department enclosing copy of bil for such purpose, . J, A, Ladd to W. Sriyder, Bryan, 14: ^ f Have' jus.t roturrtid from graders at head of Echo 14 '• miles west Jol^ fMesetJan. B^flereen 5 and 8 miles of grade-not yet com menced, They have no hPpwfl* of - reaching head of Echo in less than 60 days* This is reliable* >' • We are well supplied with' wood-and water west and-have con- »tr; j oiderable coal. Track west of Bryan is clear of material and emptry cars except such as al'e moving on trains, .The "Y" at Quak ing Asp Hi-ll Was put In' yesterday, also coal track at Boar River City, Have unloaded at end of trad: 207 cars iron, 140 cars tie;; & December, 1868, 25 cabs Salt Lalce freight,. Can forward 10 cars freight per day if necessary. Everything in good condition west of Bryan, From Gen. Dodge's Diary, 14jOn train^ enroute to Chicago. Tuesday, 15: Arrived in Chica.go, and put up at Tremont House. Met large number of Army of Tennssee old sold ers and officers; also who have served under, me. Attended reunion at niGht at Opera House. Note: G. Kennedy to Gen, Dodge, Oscecla]*. Iowa, 15:- In relation to appointment of iV, G. Agnue as fost Master, • H, S. McComb^ to Gen. Dodge, Wilmington, Del, 15: , rt dfhen 1 HSis getting up our Mississippi scheme you requested to bo counted in some shares. I put you down accordingly for $25000 but have not responted to the calls. Do you want it? If not please let me know by mail to New York. Wo have a meeting on Friday and I would like to haveiyou come on to it, I want to see you badly and have a talk wlth^ you. . . Note: a. A,. Dague to,.Gen. Dodge, Osceola, Iowa, 15: <.„.j 4 In relation to appointment of W,G, Agnue as P. li, tg. S, L. Glasgow. t« Gen, Dodge, Corydon, Iowa,-15:- . . _ V-f Hon. F, W, Palmer told me the o.Uier evening he started to ^meet.you in Ghipago some days ago; th. t he would, a® after an December, 1868. interview'with you. I have his letter- saying that you thought a desir able Consulship could be obtained for me, and that a post in one of the South -American States would be desirable; and that you would favor me with your influence to that effect. After thanking you for the assurance of your aid, I request that you secure the same for me if possible, as I think I would be pleased with such an appointment,if the duties are not beyond my reach. Please inform me of your views in the matter in answer to this, and from time to time as you may think necessary and /ha: work-you wish done by me. if any. T. C.-Durant to Gen, Dodge, New York, 15:- (telegram) Has ft site been selected and surveyed for depot near moutli of ffober? J. E. House to Gon, Dodge, Omaha, 15 (telegram) Profile on the way, McCabe and Morris at Ogden. W. SnyiWiy to Geh» Dodge, Omaha, 15:- Your letter of 8th received yesterday, t Will state privato- a ly that Mr, Biitdcensderfer and i agree equi ment needed for the i road as we had a friendly conversation on that point and tlie figures ho gives for engines, cars Ac* are same-as what I told him; Wo ought 'to have 1 locomotive for every 5 miles track; 3* freight cars(2-3 box 1-3 flat) for every 1 mile; L passenger coach (2-3 1st C, 1-4 8d» C.) for every 12 miles. One mail and express car on every 48 miles; one W'. December, 1868. . , ^ basca^e car on every 48 miles» . Me ought to have side track of 2000 ft, each, every 6 miles. -•'. . . House will get up a statement of all depots and buildings of every nature n the road, and I will addict him much as possible in getting it complete. Will send you statistics of engines &c., and copy of ray report as scon as completed, and will furnish all items as requested., ^ , 2-15:- I enclose copy of message received .from party sent to end of track and supposed to give me exact situation. I thinlc statement can bo relied upon fully. . - . r ' .p Since writing above have received dispatch that some track will be laid today. -I have plenty of material At hand for thf^s^ ^ .Note: F. & J* Rives & Geo. A. Bailey to Gen, Dodge, Washington, 15 Aflks if any change shall be made in address of parties to •bom thei» paper, Congressional Globe is sent on Gen, Dodges account. , * W. Soyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 16 (Telegram) -o Some track laid yesterday, first for two weeks; not yet to Evans ton. Some snow west of Laramie troubling this norning;.track t Alear oast of there, J, I', Eddy to Gen,^ Dodge, Omaha, 16;, , , Owi^ tou stormy weather and deep snow i did not go out to ElkJttom till yesterday. ' " ■ • 3 /••it Deceraber, 1068. Mr. Bailey says he has no use for more leans until spring, and dont want to keep an extra through the winter, so I did nothing toward getting him one. The cattle look well but none will do for beef as you thought, Mr, ^aile;; will send in a horse this vveek for Jim to ustf as he has one extra, I took the Pinto poney out to the farm. Have deposited the balance of tHMt Chase voucher from Gen, Myers, in the Oma .a National to your credit,- received The wood account with Mr, Frost will be paid the* ■latter part of this no nth. J. E. House to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 16:-• ' I send you today by Express map of 13th hundred to end of locatcbdn; also sent you yesterday profile of Phange on west Side of Promontory. Will send you map of that change-in a-few days, Mr, Hicksecker telegraphs that he sent you map and profile of changes from mouth of Weber to Humboldt Wells, It has not been re ceived at this office, i suppose he'SOTlt it direct to Washington. Should it arrive hSre will fbrward it as^ebon ah I can take a copy from it, but should you desire to have it sent immediately please' notify me. Track reached Evanston last* night,- • ' 'J-' " , ' P. ~, Need to Gen. Dodge, Chioagb,''l^Pj-' • 8 Will you please write me how you find little Armie; I sha feel much anxiety until I hear Ae is recovering. Tell her grand-pa December, 1868, Reed -.vants to know how ehe i t-;:i .frt' I had wanted to find you again tpciay but could not. I go home this evening. Remember ...e kindly bo your wife. Note: IvI. R. Morgan to Gen,-Dod.~e, Ft. Leavenworth, 16:- < , - In relation to bill for reorganization of Subsistence Deptd3es not want any action by Com. until he can get expression of officer" Sent a copy of a letter v;hich he wrote on the subject of that part of Gen. Grant's report whic i referred to the Subsistence, Department, From Gen, Dodge's Diary, 161'- » • Attended-meeting of Array of Tennessee in .day time and ban quet at night. Banquet waa partially a failure on account of lack of waiters, . . * ^ ' J. "i. House to Gen. J^dge, Omaha, 16 - On our new map of 20 miles to one inch do ^ou want to show all the surveys ,made? They can be^ put on with dotted iines and think it would add considerable to the map, t-.- Oeo, C. Tlchenor to Gen, Dodge, Des MoSnes, 17:- I have this day taken the liberty to Enclose to Mr. Childs, Chief Clerk in the office of the 2d Asst. P, M. General, a letter of introduction -to you. He is one of the old School of gentelmen and the real head of his department, I am indbbted to him for many favors amongst whic" is a commission as special agent of the department with December, 1868. ■ special instructions v/hereby I am enabled to travel to Washini:t6n or elseo'here in the U.S. free. X have just received tr^iSi You will find him a valuabla friend in the taatter of mail roubes, &c. ^ 1 presume you have observed the heavy art-icl<es -anjainst Govern- ' ment subsidies to railroads -.rhich appear daily in the "Register" and whidh drive especially at the U.P.-R-R. and the Pu'-et Sound enterprise. It is clear to my mind that these arewritten by or'at the dictation of Kasson, and in his interests as a^Ainst you, I have refused to have anything to do with the d d -cbncern and have withdrawn all sup port from it. We''taii3t kill' the present management and elect some man State printer next winter upon whom we can rely, Jim t7iison and Alli-^ son should give it tlieir particular attention, • I learn that Stewart Goodroll lan applicant for the Pension Agency hero. Thoro areihout a dozen hopeful candidates for Post tiaster here; d nt know who has the inside track, do you? Please commend me kindly td Mrs. Dodge. My'wife sends regards to yourseirand ilrs. D. I . , ^ ♦ t 'una* dl'i .f . • . W. Snydei* tb-' Geriv fifo'd^eV OMAKA', f '^vrd Ifad hea- vey snow %torra herb afiPl last week preventing us from doing anything on Rootnor's Bridge track Iowa s-ide. Gommeneed Friday 15th on it with large fored'and will ooraple'te by middle of next Week. Hav# BOtte heavy work on it. ; ' Sad orders not to build the bridge track previous to ray converaation with you here. » - ^ ■■ . ,•• '■ ■; . . ■ " ■<-J> V> •*^' v.^ ■ t . ' • ••, '*•- • -y .' . ' .^v T, •• . • . '•V - -V, ;.. \i; , •■ ■ ' .■ - - ^ -s ' L.'y"> ' .-^ , .-. •' ■ - ' , ■ ■.'4-- -r'- ■■'• .I,-. December, 1868. ,- Note: In relation to having the Union Pacific Railroad located » to • Echo suniiai.t so as to unite and for m a continuous line with -0 tJie Central Pacific Railroad as already located to that point. Has referred the latter of party to Ge/. 11.^ Dodge, the Chief Engineer of the road. ^No name given.) Note: Tios. P. Treynor to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 17:- Wants to be Postmaster ast Council Bluffs, and asks Gen. Dodg e's assistance and influence if he can give it consistently. Note; T. M. Brown to Gen. Dodge, Penn Yan,- New York, 17:- Wants an opportunity to iuvast in land on R.R- and wants Gen. Dodge to give him a hinit Qonoerning, a prospective good location. J. F. McCabe to Gen. Dodge, Salt fiake, 18 (Telegram) I want to be relieved from surveyor?. Worked 4 days, accom plished nothing. Impossible for mo to trace^U.S- Survey; all section corners and mcund^disappered, usel ess for m to try longer. Instruct me by telegraph to this place what., to do with party and outfit. S, H. H. Clark to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 18 (Telegram) ^ • ( r Mr. Hoxie is better, W. Sofyrdor to Gen. Dodge, Craaha, 18:- •i* T - r • • • T . The Comiuiaaioners got only ordinary allowance for last exar ination. I dont propose to bleed any more unless instructed in detail by H. Y, Office. . , . r ■ December, 1868. * "' ■ ■■ • ' ' 'o Reed iG laying about 1 mile of track per day; has plenty of ma terial, Ho is bound to act mean and is telegraphing falsely to N.Y. to embarass nto. Has not yet grades for side "track at' Evan-ston although main line is beyond there.- Already over 20 miles main line west of Aspen with only short span tracks for trains meeting, I have sent reliable man ahead of track to give me reliable infor 'mation as to progress with grading. Will let you know ho\7 case stands as'soon as I hear. Am going TTest early next week. Hoxie will then = be >ble to attend business. ' He is now at office' part of' the time. From Gon. Dodge's Diary, 18:- •' ^ Arrived hoihe at 10 P. M. iPound a large"ihail. •' ^ Saturday, 19:- - ^ Visited Mr, Brownin/^ith Mr. Ames and had a long conversa tion with him as to line located to head of Echo. I Infoi'med him ' that* the C.P. ".R. Company had never located the line, it wAs merely on paper; that curves had never been run in, <?-o. The adoption of this map filed in July by the Companj' and accepted in November by the Sec retary is an outrage and cannot be justified by any reasoning. In reply said 1st. that line was never located on ground. 2d that it is accepted when over 100 miles of the ground it pretended to -lay upon has been graded and properly bridged by the U.P.R*R'. ^'ompan^'. That it used unnecessary curvature and steep grades, &c. 3d, When filed by December, 1868, < , ^ . ♦ f the Company the end of track of U. P. H. -.v^s near llonum ent Point than G.P.R.R, and that the 300 miles that we are allowed to work in ad vance of track has covered this ground. That since the date of accept ance July 13th and when filed the end of the U.P.R.R, was only 60^ ^ miles away from the head of Echo and from Monument Point where the C. * . . * « P. R, R. track was run^, 4th, This.rixp does not, on its coritifcate in * • * its detail conform with instructions given by the Secretary of Interior on filing map "-hicli it sees the U, P. R, Company are obliged to comply with, and the C. P, R, R. are not obliged to comply with, see leeter, &c... 5th. The.,line as located,and built,upon by U.P.R. As the line reported on.by sp®cial Commissioners in which they say'^ "it is also from mouth of Weber to Monument Point, the line declared.by them is not practicable and on which they estimate," Th r line pretends to lay on the same or very nearly the same grade that ours is now b uiliiing upon,. The injustice of.thlp appears when it is shown the difference in distance from Monumnent Point to end of Each Company's • ' ^ , .1, ' track which is as follows; " and whep. present for filing the law gives them no rights, they Aot being even within 300 miles of track. Finally the C. P, Company have no probability of building over any portion of their line while the U.P, Company are now laying track over a portion of it and early in spring will cover the entire distance, On Monday jB^lled on Dr, Bqden wlio said it would ^ost^l50 to cure Annie, He coitittonne^ doctoring her, . 1. -'"trrfc r.. • 769 ■ •' •' Deceraher, 1868. Note: Geo, k. Otis'to'Gert, W. LlcStellan, New York, 19:- In rel'tion to mails; says their a^ent at Bryan telegraphs that railroad is not in condition to take maisl or passengers west of ^hore. Note: Geo. W. Hc^tellan to Oliver Ames, Washington,19: " * n0 •' In relation to carrying of mail west of Bryan hy'Y.p.R^R. W. F, Sapp to General Dodge, Council Bluffs, 20:- Your very kind'letter of the 10th inst. came duly to hand, I am under renewed obligations to yoil f6r J'our promptness and kindness, I hope yoil will be able to get a majority of the lotra delegation for me. I "have the utmost confidence in your ability to secure me this . - I position and always have had. I am not surprised at Harlan for I was for Kirkwood and he kno.vs it. This is the ca; se- he can have no other, \7hat can I do here? if anything. All my friends in different parts of the State are anxious I should succeed as far as I have heard. Please keep me posted. I have a number of friends in the Ohio delegation that will do all they can- if they can be of any service. Note: A. Hickenloopor to Gen. Dodge, Cincinnati, 21*1- * Acknowledges receipt of fSO Toh Mcpherson Monument Association. Gen. Dodge to Hon. Cakes Ames, Now ^ork, 221 (Telegram) Get date of filing and caccoptahce of C.P. Map; allso ascer tain where end of C. P. Track war. at those dates- also how many miles December, 1868, , Governrnent. h3.G notice of .as rbuilt at tlios'e dates. r ■ Note: David Lennep to J. T^.- House, Dn3»'^nville,' 21:- ^ends bill for $55,56, and desires draft to be sent to A. , 0. Yan Lennep, He'-v York, , • . Note: J, E, House to W. P, Kennedy, Omaha, 22:- Enclosos chock for $355.27, beipg the amount of vouchers , received for supplies purchased by John O'Neil Asst. Engr, ^ W..Snydor to Gen, Dod^e, Omaha, 22:- ■ • • . Yours Ist reached me yesterday on my return from a two weeks trip over the road, - - ^ . 815 miles track laid up to last nif^t, I have over three hundred cars of ties and iron landed west of Bonton and supply, faster than -they lay trac':. Have 40 miles of iron unloaded at Benton. Durant, Seymour and Genl, McCollum at Chicago, T.G.D. is sick •there; expecting kll here in a couple days. Have my goods ready for any emergency and can retire in good order. _ . . Hoxie quite sick, I am very uneasy about him. Will write you at length.as soon as I can, J-send you-papers daily, L. S. Hicksecker to Gen. Bodge, Salt Lake City,-22:- ^ Your favor of' the 8th inst, is received, I havo forv/arded c profile from Rim of Great Basin to Sta, 400 Echo Canon- for you- to Mr, House atotmt a week ago. Have the remaining to mouth of Weber nearly December, 1868, fininhed and will forward it wifhou't -J«lay, I have also made copies of Harris* 116 ft. and 150 ft. grade lines- for temporary track- East slope of Promontory, and will send them with the above. Except myself, there is no one in this office at present. .Mr, Hodges discharged all his men. I have had no timer thus far, to work on the estimate commenced by Mr* North and fear I shall not have for some t .me'to come, for iiave yet to'make a complete map tod profile, from mouth of Weber to Humboldt Bells, for Mr. House. Mr, -Morris' party will be in soon, and I will then se6i®t6 having tlie estimate fin ished as you desire. Maps and profiles of ohanges of line on east and west slopes of promontory 1 have sent to Omaha; Mr. MsLxwell passed thf«ou^' this city yesterday, and f]?om him I leam that the C.P.R.H* hat^c located to''festem slope of Promontory, and are •now-working on thatj that they ha-ve nearly graded across mud flats west of Prombntoryj Line a oQt half a id lie north of ours; em bankment average 11-2 ft. Also that they are grading on eastern slope of Promontory and in places between therb and Ogden City. Mr. Morrla wins here last night* He thintos the C.p.r.r. have probably" finished their locat' on across the Promontory and. as far East as Ogden, tod expects they will no-v locate a line from Ogden to Salt Lake City. * ' Be have had a very mild and open winter here thus far. On the 18th inst. we had the first snow storm of the season, and then only 2 inches of snow fall. ' December, 1868. : r '■ ' • J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 22 (Telegram) i Sent estimates to your address Washington. The 18th to Decem.ber 1st. J. E. Hoiise to" Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 22:- I am again in need of funds. Still have a few blank draft digned by yourself. Shall I drew on N.Y. for what I need or will you arrange it for me by sending draft yourself? I paid your order to Mr. Iloxie this" morning aiaounting'to $5200 and charged Chief Engineer act. with the amount, F. S. Hodges arrived here Saturday, and will leave for home in a few days. He sold his transportation for the following amounts; One 9 mule team and harness $550. One 6 mule team and wagon« , « '^JliOO. liOO. Sijy: *ril i 800. One Poney I have settled with him, paying him up to December 31, 1868, , Henry D. Carrington to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Sedgwick, G.T.22:- «. * * I send you copy of Mrs, Garrington's book. You have prob- • <0 ably seen it, as the press has universally noticed it. Mrs. G. wished mo to send you a copy before this, but your a.sence west prevented until I learned you were again at Coxuicil Bluffs. If you will give fflia the surveyed route and all the R.Road sta- December, 18G8. . tions witb. distances I should like to liave,,the map corrected to corre- » • ♦ • • • « spond in now^ edition. . Gen. Meredith '/.'ill furnish his surveys of Montana for an appendix. I have the r port of the Commissioners, showing that the rail road company has, as I know(after being the Atty. for 12 years of all R.Roads meeting at Columbus, 0) complied with all that.^.entitied it to • • • the full suppport of the Government, Pleas e read the book carefully and write me (or Mrs. C.) your views, i. Your own pa^-jers and tliosC'of ^ Omaha should welcome such a srolume. The people at the least do not begin to appreciate the value and in trinsic excellence of tb© Road and route. You, as well as myself, can appreciate the change since 1865. I, thinlc the railroad authorities ^ will appreciate Mrs® C's book, and if you have data to ad;^ to the map, make them. Cut the ma out and send it to me tfor new edition, and I will orders others cent you-vith Korrections made,.with aj^reciation cf your labors, which Ithink the book recognizes, L, B, Boomer to Gen, Dodge, Chicago, 23 (Telegram) Dillon, Duff,'Siokel's and myself start for Omaha 3 o'clock ( ■ ■ • ; . • ,, ■ . They wish to' see Durant, If in'Omaha inform htm. Gen, bodge to J. 12. House, New York, 23:- ft I paid those vouchers today by draft on J, J. Cisco, Give him credit and re'turn it in Bridge vouchers, ' ■ ' . rj(f 774,,. December, 1868, From Gen, -l3od^'s Diary, 24 5- Commencdd writing answer to Brovming's letter on location, •Ames in Washington to settle with Govt, Telegraphed'Morris and Ricksecker about C.P.R.*R. -Wrote Moirris about town above Ogden; also Baldwin and Siiyder, ' ' • • Thursday, 24j- •' • Ames returned from Washington, Basis of settlement is 1-2 first mortgage bonds from GOOtrt ittile fiost until 000,000 is retained •'by Government. Finished letter to Browning, Grimes and Allison call ed in evening and discussed question of man, &c, ■'^nnie 1 ost her muff; mad as- a'Earoh hare. Bought lots of thinTS for the ch'.ldron, ^ ' ' R, !.',Walker to Gan. Dodge, San Francisco, Cal,, 24:- I forward by Wells, Fargo & Co, this day map and profile of Cowelitz Pass, and will send you in a day or two map of Sno-qualmie line, I owe you an apology'for not sending this sooner, but soon after attswering your dispatch was engaged to work up some land matters and have-been ^on 'thA i|ump day Mid night.since, • ' -f*,-; I was in hopes to have gotten from the engineer who run the line of the Sno-qual-mio some data, but he is not-on the Sound and I must work up-come from few notes ftnd my knowledge of distances, elevations. I have been o'^liged to fold the map in order to get it into the Express treasure box. f'l- %., December, 1868, S. B. Reed to Oliver Ames.,; Echo, Utah,* 23 (Tel4»gram) - Have paid for grading, masonry, ties and bridge timber from -Present end of track at head,of Echo to Salt Lake Valley $2,260,000. Paid for-gradffig west of Promontory Point $95,000, The above amounts are to the first of Decembe; , Nearly one months ^worlc to be added which is not yet estimated. _.»,«• , L. U. Ricksecker tq Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake, 24:-:;- (telegram) Central Pacific have located through to Ogden. They are - grading on mud flats and on eastern slope of Promontory, and in places between there and Ogden. *: • J. E. House.to Gen. I>pdge, Omaha,.24: "1 ( Williamson wrote mo from Evanston, that he could not sell my property there. He has sold but one-Iqt, He says that the people are all going to ECho City, where there has been another rival town laid off, fcCt * . ' I. do not know dhAt to do, who then to call him in and town lot matter" go for this winter or not. As there can be no tiling dnaetthis side of Salt-'Lake, why not have that town laid off at once and see if anything can be dobe there? >i do not know where the best location is for a town; can you inform-me? _ . _ I am gutting up the report of sidings, buildings, &c. as called for in your letter of the 8th, December, 1868. note; A. H. Barrows, to Gen. Dodf^e, Osceola, Iowa, 25:- /* "In •relation relation to appointment of Post Master at that place. James P. Wilson to Ge n. Dod^e, Nev;ark, 0,. 25; Yours of 22d just received. I 'vro-te to Coolbauch last "Tuesday and told him to telegraph to mo if the proper time had arrived for movin,<;:. Mave not hear d fronl him yet* I wrote to yoh same day, 60 Is too low for U. P. stock; unless more can be had it would be bette to hold it. Unless you can be pretty well assured thatC.M.A. 'will' ijeceive the Jarly, dividend of which you speaik and can {;^et 450 for mine let it ^o. at that, though T have no doubt it is really worth more, but I iTiust have some "funds. " o* • iI .hope you Vlll scorch" Browning good in your answer to his letter, He richly deserves i t, ' ' ^ ' ■ ■ ■ ■ .■ or. ■ ' If a dividend should be declared on C. M. A. before yiou sell, then close It out dividend and all. , I vTill leavo here Tdr ¥ashlng"tfon on Shhday night and reach v;, on Monday evon'ng. Wlte to me there". If there is A chance fo-r doing anything in N.Y, I may go over ne xt week. '«\Theii will you return to V/7 Note; G. G. Kennedy to Gerf, Dodge Osceola, Iowa, 25;- In relation to Post Master at Osceola. 77ants Mr. Agnue appo inted. t 0 Gen, Dodge to J. P. House, JJew York 25:-"• f p:C. u.. , rr.-': i, o"'. D^ceiiiber, 1860. You can out dotted lines on map to show sur.veys, but what I w.ant shown mainly is the final location ?/ith stations &c. I notices in t,he profile returned here of line over Promontory Point, it is the 90 ft. grade line; the line adopted is 80 ft. grade lino. Morris writes under Dec. iaid that he sent all changes to Ricks^cker. He therefore must };ave the correct profile and- part of line from mouth of 7/eber to Monument Point. As soon as McCabe's pai'ty has established the line through sections up past Ogden and the table land you better go to Ogden and superintend the ^establisiynent of that town. Fix prices on lots and put V.illiamson or some one in charge. This tow.'! will need attention and wants to be ^started right. Morris * has instructions to ascertain the cost to bring ivater to it, and Mc. Cabe also had instructions to determine definitely the odd and even s.ections* . g 3. B. Reed to Oliver Ames, Echo, Utah, ^5; (Telegram) Statement includes 19,000 between mouth of Weber and Monument Point. December estimate for grading, bridging- and ties in advance of track wi ll be about $800,00,0. ^ , Prom Gen. DoidgVs'W^ary, 28,sGrading, masonry, ties and brid-e timber head of Echo to Salt Lake 55 miles cost 54,000 per mile or $2,900,00 as per estiiaate of Reed up to December Slat, $500,000. . Much y.et to be done a^ddition $1500 per mile for iron, making road cost $69 000 per mile, ~ Eiecember, 18G8. Ger. Dodge to J. J. Cisco ''SV* 26:- I have this day given yon credit on the books of this ofl'icS for $2940, it being the amount received from P. Hodges, Asst. Eng ineer, proceeds of sale Of transportation in Salt Lake Oity. Thos. B. Morris to Gen, Dodge, Salt Lak,e 26:- (Telegram) C.P.R'R. July 15th Big Bend of Truckee; October 22d Reese River, December 24th, ^0 miles east' of Maggie Creek or 40 miles west of Huinboldt:,lli^8, . . Note: R, Dague to Gen, Dodge, Oseceola, lowa, 26:- In relation to Post master at Osceola, Wants Mr, Agnue ap pointed In place pf Mr. Polly Hcc* • Note: L, E. Rickaeckor to J. E. Houae-, Salt Lalce City, 26:- Givea estlJDate of profiles sent to Mr, House for Gen. Dodge per Wells, Fargo &: Go's Express, J. 0. Hudnutt to g^en. Dodge, Camp Snalce River, 10 miles from Boise Road, 26;- - ■ ■ My IJne is within 10 miles of the Perry on the Boise Road. We have been dietained by bad weather else we should have been 30 miles further with'the surveys. Now it is settled and pleasant again, I continued the line fown_the river from King Hill, partly because that route is eo free from undulating grades and the wish to have an accurate map of the river*- The distance will be a little longer than December, 1868, . "' .' by the -.lain, with raore curvature and less undulation in grades. I could have got away from, the river and" onto the plain at the mouth of the Rattlesnake 20. miles from Kiftig: Hill« Prom thenbe to." plain becomes more fitted for agriculture as well as R.R.lines, but while at. Bo-ise City I saw that-should the line, by the. plain be'run that, all the land fit for cultivation-consisting of a belt from 5 to-10 miles wide from Boise City to the mout'. of the Payette River, would be grabbed-as most of it is surveyed. The river route would give us a. godd comparative estimate: and throw dust in the eyes, of speculators. . The long canons fey the river route extend at intervals of botto between thera-for only 40 miles and generally have narrow benches for R-.R. grade and very few rocky• points. And from my present camp clear to Old Ferr;; the Bluff changes Its character and broad'open bottomw extend. To rise out of the river valley at the Rattlesnake Creek ' would require a loss of elevation of 600-ft, that would have to be made over again in gradients beside the undulations-beforo reach'lftg' the-Common point of juhCtlou^et the mouth of feoise River. In this respect the river line i ha^e''i»ull hAs greatly the advantage, Uit if compelled to feuilt the Franch'with a" "land grant" I have no doubt that the true route will be fe y the plain. Bankers charge 2 1-2 pSr oi. exchange for drafts on H.Y. but I can draw on you at UTaahlngtion for 2 per ct. exchange which is bettor "m DecemlDer, 1868. , ■ i than- tq leposil^.in Salt Lake City as no commercial transactions are made that way , I have drawn on you for :J4000 and placed it on deposit here. Hop» tjiat my decisions with regard to. ^.the route of survey, &c. v/ill meet with your approval. . , , r, Wote: R. A. Dague to Gen. Dodge, Osceola, Iowa, 27: • • Sends additional petitions to Gen., Dodge to have Mr. Agnue appointed Post master at that place. Wants him to confer with Senator Harlan as he will give more light on the subject. , Prom Gen. Dodge's Diarj'-, 27:- * > . • y On completion of the.Pacific Railway New York will then lay • • . • directly in,the great highway between Europe .and the East; the whole world will be turned round and the theory of Golum .us verified at last. •„ It is estimated when U.P.R.R. ,is completed the jqiirney around .u ^ » p the earth will be redacad. to 80 days. Now it takes 104; not only the t ..water course between Japan and Europe but also between Australia and Europe will then find itsquiokeat route across the American Continent. John T. Baldwin to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 28:- Everott accepts your offer of $250 per acre for each half of south-east (juarter section 34, Will you take it? ^ 3.B.Reed to Oliver Ames, Spho City, Utah, 28;- (Telegram) Monrument Point about Nov. 20th. Commenced work within a few days tlieroafter. X' , I ^ V' r. •'». „ ■ - . .^V ■ A'". December, 1868. W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Evanston, Utah, 27:- (Telegram) Track seven miles down Echo Canon; weatrfer fine, prospect go od, W. Snyder to Oliver Ames, Evanston, Utah, 28:- (Telegram) Letter 20th received. I'ai'ls arriving here daily promptly, and facilities ample. Good house here. Through mails heach destinatio'n one day sooner than did by Wells, Pargo & Co, from Bryan. J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 28:- (Telegram) I havd the map but no estimate or profile. He took them East and will see you. ' ' * ' . Geo, C.Tichonor to Gen, Dodge, Des Moines, 28:- ^ I have written a careful and I think very good article wldcli will appear as a leader in the Daily and Weekly Register tomorrow, on the subject of Belknap's addrehs,* *1 "think you and Gen, Rawlins will bo satisfied v/ith it, and that the 13th and I6th corps will thank Bellmap fob furnishing an opportunity for the apperanc :of the arti cle, I will arrange to l:ave it copied into all the leading pap^ra of this State as well as of Illinois and other western states. I will try to find and ednd you the'Reglster Containing the offensive articles on subsidies to Pacific railroad, g'e itlust tlean out that concern at the next election for State Printer. You should have Wilson and Allison'understand this. ■ --v. ■ ^ . 'X.j' ; I, ■ ■■ ■ • ■ - ■- ■ , " - .T^i " .'. ■ v ' . ■:?:-•■■ •/ ■ ■-■ December, 1868, ' • • ' ' I have a special commission from the-f^r Ml'General with instruc tions to malce some investigations in the mail service in Missouri j Illinois and other states and to repori in person in Washington, and I-shall get there in February and remain Until after*the 4th of March. I would like to attract favorable notice of Rawlins. Let me again urge you to press that matter for-Hooker, it is very important thatthe get that place. It would strengthen you and your friends, and Allison and Wilson would have much to gain from his •friendship in such a position. Please let me know what you can do in this matter. I was so situated that I could not be at Chicago. Note: Concerning a supplemental report of Jesse L. Williams, Government ll^irector. Union Pacific Railroad, explaining his estimate f $35,000 per mile referred to in report of Secretary of Interior. Note: Mangel'Wicks to Gen. Dodge, Wymong, 28:- Wants tt-tie contract. Will divide margin. "Goo. E. Porfl to' Qen'i Dodge, Ship Island, Miss,,'28:- I am in receipt of your favor of the 19th inst. The pa -ers on file in the Department are ybur hecomraendations for Brvts. of Maj. and Lieut. Col, of Vols, and Gen# Williamson's recommendation for Bvt. Col. of Vols; My military history and your letters for appointment as Ist Lieut. U.S.Army. * If you could use Williamson's communication for 1st Bvt. for the ^ ■ . ■ . . -■ V'-'P " - - l.'*' • , V- ■ ■ •• >r 'f. . . r' ' • . . • • t* December, 1868, * ^ battle of Ringgold, Ga., and your own for anotlier> for the Atlanta Campaign, it would be all I could desire. I enlisted July 2d, '61* Appointed 2d Lieut, 4th Iowa Infantry Jan, 23d, '62, Captain 4th Iowa Infantry August 8th, 1862, and A. d.C. with rank a Captain March 13th, 1865. Was mustered out of service Jan. 12, '66, . ■ e*". Hope that this will answer your purpose, and that I may receive the appointment I deBire* • - , ^ . J. K. Williamson to Gen, Dodge, Montana, Iowa, 28:- I am here on my way home to spend the New Year day with my family. I .oould not sell, any ■ lots at Evanston (the Bear River town) ev body is wanting to go to the town ia-the valley. Now is the time that the town there ahould b® laid off# If it is not done soon rival towns will be started and no money can be made out of, it. Echo City (at the mouth of the.Canon) killed the Bear. River town,. This town is owned mostly by raijroad ra®i| who do all th^ can against the towns laid off by the pompany. •• , was over in the valley, a few days ago and saw llcCabe who you know is trying to find the orlginfil Government surveys. He told me that he could nat find any of the comers, I saw Gen, • Clark the• aurveyor General of Utah, and ho says the Govervi»®nt will hav® tOr .tv« ^ r ■ . ' 0 •• r' ■ December, 1868, cause a re-survey to be Made. Dr. Durgint requested, me. to write to you and ask you-to try and get Clark ordered or authorized to -lake a new survey. If you can get this done please try and get Clark to give ' O'Neil a contract. Durant Ordered O'Neil to go there and see what he could do toward finding the original survey, and he is on his way there now. Brigham Young wants the town at Ogden, but I see no chance for the Company to make anything.there, as the Mormons have possession Of all that country and territory. I tliink that a large town will grow up there if it is started in time. Several persons .are wanting.to. get the agency bf the town there. I hope you will say to Mr. House to let ma h&ve It as I have worked hard at*the others and have not made one dollar above expenses yet. Write me at D3s Meines,Is you,get this letter in three, four or five days from date. . ' ■\ r, Mote: t;. n. Laws to 0«n. Obdge, Osceola,"Iowa, 28:- ' In relation to Post Office at that'placoi Wants Wm. Polley retained as Post Master, . ■ . r. Note: J. V, Thorapoon 16 Oen, Dodge, Deo Moines, 28:r' In rolatiofi tb Pension Agency. Wants Gen, Dodge's opinion as to the course of tAe incoming adminlstrati n towards soldiers holding appointments who are considered conservative &c, and is anxious to retain his pobition. December, 1868. . - John T. Baldwin to Gen. Dodge, Council-Bluffs, 2B:~ n Your favor of 23d received. If you cannot do anything with Anderson's note send it to me. . I telegraphed you today that' Everett has accepted your offeh for his land $250 per acre. . Let me know how the deed is to be made andj money paid. Send us draft on New York for 20 or 25 thousand. We will not use if if you dont need th^ money except for statement. House has just drawn the last of what you left for him. There is a strong effort being.made for Treynor for.Post-master. L. RoSs has written strong- letters to Palmer, Harlan and oi hers for TrayrTor. He would do the same for others if he could get the pay for it. Chapman has jdst written a strong letter on Belknap's Chicago speech. It will be in Nonpareil tomorrow, ^ ■J. H. Eddy to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 29:- " r , If an appointment of the kin! is to ^ntiade I would respect fully solicit the Genl, Ageflcy under.you of the tpwn.lot business. I would strive earnestly to,j and am confident I could give satisfact ion to yourself and the R.R. Company. ,• • t-, - L-. C. Boomer to Gen, Doidge, Chicago,29:- . , ' When yom iwiro here last you said I should have the engine and boiler frcfei ywd" Burnettifelng Works In On»a|ia and as I am ready now to dOMienae operatlowr 1 Irould like to have you give the proer person there the authority to deliver them to, me, with instructions to ^ II .'uia December, 16G8, load them on the earn and send them tb the F.r"id[;:e location. Perhaps you. may hawe ^iven the necessary instructions, if so, all. right* . Gen. Smith starts for Omaha this afternoon. Note:- Statement of. cars switched from Trinidad to Denver Fuel Company's Mine for that company. Note: Jas. A..Eyan3 to J. E. House, Bryan, 29:- Encloses bill (receipted) of materials furnished PI.. Ilardin'". Loaves for the East on the 1st. Nbte: Leon F. Pallady to Gen. Dodge", North Platie,. 29:-. . Want.s position, as Mail Messenger or Baggage Master on U.P. R.R. , and wants Ben. Dodge's influence in getting it. : J. E, House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 29:- - • . I received yout telegram today regarding the location of town at Salt Lakpj.also asking me to go out &c.'I am very sorry thot I cannot gp inmedj.a'tply. My family matters are such that I cannot leave home at present. 1- will do. all I can to forward the matter and will go out myself just as soon as, r can leave home. Note: Tinion Pacific Railroad Company estimate to Contractors for "building road west of 100th meridian, Dec. 31st": James F. Wilson to Gen. Dodge, iVashington, D.C.,30:»- Yours of the 29th in just jreceived. Ames' statement |of amount due on C.m.w, lW5B;orrect, and I hope the last dividend vvhich | sV\k Deconber, 1868, . •' ,■ you oay hajs boon made will enable you to -close out my interest before you leave K.Y. at good figures.- I felt sure .that the rise, in C.R.i, & P. was not owing .to the cause oh which I depend for on operation. Your letter shows that in thi's I was right, • I find that a now question has, arisen in tlie Treasury Department of interest to-you and" those engaged, in the U.P.. You may: have heard of it,.but ,I thought it worth while men.tiohing as possibly it has not come to your Icnowledge , The question orose out of the power of the U , P. & C., P, to issue first mortgage bondS on these respective roads for 100 miles in advance of completed road. The two roads on nearing each otlier; suppose the amount of first'mohtgage bonds issued by . . them respectively lap 50-or 100 miles, how is the Government-to deter mine which Company will build the extend of line' represented by the araount of the Company's bohds so issued? If the U,P, should build 50 miles of road west of the point covered by the C. P, bonds, then the latter would hot Oe entitled to tT.S, bohdif on their last 50 miles of road actually constructed by it, and, of course, the reverse of this statement will apply to the U.P« This being the case It looks as though the two comjianles "iHUiftt agree* oh the point of junct .on, other wise run t-he rick of ha'ving OoVarnmont bonds withheld until the junc tion should liav'e been effeoted. This is the case as l.got it* If you haVe not heard of this before you ne«^d not diclosjS yo.ur source of information. December, 1863, . It i3: probable that I may run over to N. Y, Thursday night, though I dont much expec% it. , ' The Iowa bill will come up on Tltursday in the morning hour, un less the morning hour shall be dispensed with. The only safe plan is to be on handy' . f V--''*' " ^y^esse L. illiams to Gen. Dodge, - • - f . •Enclosed please find cqpy^of-a communication just received from the -Gee retary of the Interior respecting tho location of the road between the head of Echo and Nomunemt Point, together with a copy of ray reply thereto. ' - r M You "ill please apply at once to the'Secretary for a copy of the location referred tq, aq having been filed by the Central Pacific Rail road coTOparty of California, and report to this office the difference if- any exlats botwa«n Vhat location and the one onado by you during the past season upon'i<hJi®h Wie roqd is now being constructed. If the two locations should-pr^ve to ^e substantially tho same :!^au will .^lease have the maps and procflles required by the Secretary. prepared for filing at once, , J. . House to Cren, Dodge, Omaha, 30:- _ Mr Biiyder telegraphs me frwri Evans ton that he will make a divisional station at head pf Echo and cal the town Wahsatch, The town will be laid cut at once and shall try to sell some lots there. This will do away with that town at mouth of Echo, December, 1868. • - ' ' ( I will endeavor throush Mr, Blickensderfor to ascertain what pro gress McCabe made in findin*-; the section lines, and if he succeeds will have the odd section determined at once and order the laying off the town. If my wife -gets alon'- as well as I hope '.vill be able to go o^t myself; should she not, will se :d Eddy out in the course of a week. I suppose from the profile that the proper place for-the town should be about 4 miles beyond Ogden. t shall have the odd section deter mined even if it has to M done approximately by running line from Salt Lake, I sdopose we Can find some known section corner there. I am having a tracing made of Hodge's map for you, and aill for ward ad soon as oomplated. Am getting up the information as radpili^ ^ as possible of stations, sidings, buildings, do, w The weather is fine and beautiful as you could wish. The appraisers have been appointed, and will proceed at onde to condemn right of way and depot ground. I was unable to make the arrangement Mr. Dillon wanted on 13th St. The parties were opposed to our entrance upon the ground till some definite arrangement was made. I v;rote him to that effect. . .. No. 2- 31:- - — < ' . . I enclose herewith abstract and vouchdr»3 of engineering, town lot and Missouri River" Bridge acts, for the month of Docember, '1668, amounting to f14,404.51, forwarded to you for approval. • ' I ' Decenber, 1868. ^ . I also enclose statoraonts sho;vin'~ face-of ledger Dec. Slst, 1868, and amoimt of vouchers returned J.. J, c isco during the year 1868. L/- You will notice voucher :Ct. is charged with $300. This is a service voucher returned by Hodges, who received credit for it but not being properly signed has been forwarded to H, for signature and will be returned in January. Mr* Blickensderfer's vouchers all that have been returned to this office, have been forwarded to you, Mr. Bent stands charged on- the books v/ith $2,483.61, and I hold his order * on Lindsay for tliat amount, and when paid will balance his account. The $3000 draft^on Cisco drawn at Salt Lake City has been credited to him and the amount accounted for* . Thos. B.-M^rie io Gen. Dodge, Hot Springs, Sale Lake City, 31;- ^ Have never seen nor heard from o'Neil* Did not, receive you telegram about him nor your letter. Received orders today f rom Reed to report with my p^rty to Dr. ^urant at Cgden. I. shall wait answer to this. , •' V "•/ ' Frank W. Palmer to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, 31:- _ ; Your letter of the 26th reached.ave this morning. I will pursue course suggested-by-,y-ou relative to--the Council Bluffs Post Office. If you should- have any preference among the c^mdidates, I; wish you would advise me of them. t Parties in Clark County have- asked me to solicit your interfer ence in behalf of a remonstrance against the removal of Polly and the December, 18G3. appointment bf A^nue in Osceola, I know nothing: of the facts, but have 7;rltten the parties that I doubted not-you \70uid encourage a fair hearing of both parti es. • r r. i think^ Ihe appointment of- Druramond was an excellent one, and i certainly ought to-give satisfaction, I am surprised that Wilson thinks- bf dividing the Attorney Gen eralship. On the receipt of your letter I ^ent and saw Charley Hourse and he told me l need not consider him a candi date for Di t. Atty. This will leave you free to support Sapp heartily but, of course, Sapp' appointment cannot'" bo secured unless Clark, U.S.Marshal, should be superseded by Melindy or some other applicant. Please hold thd appointment of- store-keeper in abeyance for a 4 few days, I do not'know wlieter it is' Of any value or not, but if it is it" ought to bo carefully "Wstowed*. I am fairly flooed with applicants from'the several counties of the district TOr ^pf)ointments, while there will be but very few to bestow, ^I do not iTitend to start for Washington before-the middle of I February, bu' will go earliest if hecossary, Oakes Ames to Gen, Dodge, North Eaa'toni 26:- Yot®* note asking for the amount in my-hands on the Credit Mobilior stock belonging- to W , I believe it stahds tlius: 1000 Credit Mobilier stock; 2160 Union Pacific Railroad stock; 750 Certificate for bonds, t . ■v'- • December, 1868, ■' * I think the above ia the amount in ray' hands as it-now shows. I have the $1000 stock of the Credit Mobilier in a certificate that I can endorse over-the others az'e included in larger certificates,- Ican take on a certificate and take this'from it, I hope you will contrive some way to stop the-leaks out on the road, I*will not go back to'Washington until about the time we meet. I see by a California paper that they intend to meet'us 150'miles t is slde~6f Salt take and at'the foot of Wahsatch Mountains, Note: S, R. Craig to N.' P, Dodge, Philadelphia, 30: In relation to'property which Gen, Dodge sold him. Declines to pay taxes until the thing is settled, and v/ill hold II. P, Dodge f-esponsible for Its correct settlement, < Peter I'elindy to Gen, Dodge, Des MOines, June 13th:- (Telegram) Extend ah invitation to Grant and Colfax to visit Des MoineJ fes they go West, Answer. " J. Blickensdorfer, Jr. to Gen, Dodge, Salt Lake City, June 15:- Message of Saturday received. It is already ascertained that rifn can be overcome with 53 ft, grades, Hudnutt is now working towards Greon River, Letter in detail, ' " Note: Jas, A. Houghs to Gen. Dodge, North Bend, January 1:- ' Wants appointment as Mail Agent on U,P,R,R* Note: Estimate of gold dust and bullion .tal?en from Idaho Terri tory in 1^67 & 1B68, " f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1868 General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/68d99e2b639dd9797877b42b1202572f.pdf f4ccf1b5f1de1855b6292e96b600bc19 PDF Text Text Ilovenber, 1869. . , * 'VlX' « desired to see you in the War Office. J tl 'f 1 » '''-i jr.'."" please let me hear from you whenever convenlenf, v ■ f - ' I have received my pay from '^oston for services as Special Com missioner U.P.-R.R. ^ Note:- J. Blickonsderfer to Gen. Dodge, Tuscarawas,- 29 1867. In relation to accepting position on Union Pacific R.R. and salary at rate of from $500 to $600 per month &c. , „ i . Oliver Ames to"Gen. Doge, North-Easton, 30:- . .. ^ : I enclo 80 you proxy-a^yrequestsd. If you mqke.a divid end >'U Will please direet'the Cashier to send mine and I will send receipt for it. The question we have authorized Dillon-to confer with N.'V. & R.I. Roads, and at once fix upon a basis of action, I understand from D, that he can fix this at once, the above roads taking a;^.eqaul share and having an equal interest and joint management of the struc- *1:'.'^ 1 » '' '-i '-r r-'V ture. Note:- J.'li. Brown to Oeh, Dodge, St, Louis, Dec. 4:- Relating to his finance^. Will offer his real estate for sale if n<id<i'8aahy to t^HMe mowey. to pay, his debts, though will first try other measures, F. W. Palmer to Gen. -odge, 'Washington, D.C,8 (Telegram) ' Send personal dispatch immediately to President for^Dillon, Answer, 1510 ' v.. ' • . ■ ■ I. ' I , ■ ' IJ ■ .H'. 't'.; '■ V . . ,; Novenber^ ^ 1869. :v ,n:r/r / Thos. B. Llorris to Gen. Dodge, Wahsatch, 7:- Your letter.of Nov. 50th came duly to hand. I enclose In this a sketch of depot ,and yard at Junction. It is nought but will give you an idea of what has been done there. The main line about Ogden was high amd most of the tracks have been raised up to that level; all of them have been raised some. ^ Our masonry.goes on slowly but quite as fast as could be expected in such cold weather. It Ts only, every other day we can work and only about six hours a day that v;e can use mortar; but those bridges must go up, and it is not policy yet to use timber. Bridge No, 132 is ready • # for superstructure. Three out of five peces of masonry at Green River are done. Bridge No 110 they are raising. Bridge 118 they are above high waterwlth all the three snports. Bridge 131 has the founda'bion in and we begin o^ the pi.ar this week, I do not think I will be able to put in the , abutn^ants but will use pile supports under the / first main brace. Idr, Duff gave a letter to lir, Llead making him his agent withfall pdwers. Mr. Uead,]put his stake 5 miles west of Ogden crossing. Gov, Stanford asUl.d h# not go there, and left for the West, » • I aio'trying what I can do with the Uomron land owners, and have been working ever since you were out in a quiet way tut no one seems wlllinr to sell, and I did not want to push the matter too far or too " t ."cr.r 1519 • I ' • December, 1869. .. • - - 'T fast. I think that' now I can do a I'ittle better. They are borin,:- two oil wells near Bear River City and 1 have taken up a couple of pieces of land and if they do* "strike" I have no "'doubt but the land will sell uell, I am opening a vin of coal there about ono-fourth mile h.E. of track and putting on house. If the coal matter is ever thrown open to bids can 'dcr""well both from Echo and from^ere. Do you think I can sell my Coalveill inter est to Eyoming Coed Company? It is the Tjest mine in that' regipn and f"irly opened. Am deliverJng coal at the mouth of mine eCt cost of $1,25 per ton and putting it on cars h,t cost of $2,75 at Echo statio . that figuU Incltiding hauling. Wyoming Company are i^fettlng out but ^ little coal at Kvanston -nd water is troubling'them, if they do not do better the Rock fountain company will beat tWu for the supply meet and on the western end of the R.r\to whom 'should I write *0 see if they will buy? I will take some little cash balance Ir! paid UP stock Of the iryoming Company. I oan aell to Rocky Uountairi Company but they have no money. ,s Brighai-i Young has graded the coal rbad to CoalYille.bUt h^s no i . • , .1 - peans to lay the iron. If eome arrangement could be made to do that it would pay, as th. whole of'Salt Lake Valley is to be supplied from -5- tjhose, mines, , , , We have had much trouble with pier foundatiohs in luiddle of Creor 1520 December, 18G9. River but think it is most over.^^ By next week I hop'^ tn report the foundation in, I wanted to have your window caps cut; am sorry you have terra cotta. . J. P. Reed to Geo. C. Tichenor, Adel, 17:- We want a daily mail rpnte from Jefferson via Adel, Van Lletter, Winterset to Afton. We,want it through Van Meter and not through De Soto. Cant you check for us? You know what to do Cant yov write Dodge about it? . We are particular about having the oonnec- 4 tion With the C.RiI & P. at. Van Meter. ^ •eo. C. Tichenor to Gen. Dodge, Des Uoines, 18:- I sincerely hope you will secure the establishing of this mail route at once, I vrote you about it some time ago. You will find the petitltion &c on file in the Dept. with my endorsement thereon. I sent it to Jin Wilson while you were on the nlains last spring. It ia important. t.^,Gnpt, Reed and other friends, and is rea lly needed, . " ' r,» • ' "1 ' . ^ I enclose tele gran just receixed from Hooker, in answer to my latter tellln'; I had written you that he would gladly a.ocept Special Asent Sr the U.P.h.R. I hope you.will jet hli appointed iamiodlately. ' What'to thunder has becomdof Spencer? ^ v,C j •a* J. 1521 's I r no?** 'IB"'- Becember, 1869, Note:- Detailed estimate*of work done between September 15th a November Ist to supply deficiencies of U.p.R.R. between Promontory and Green River. r .ft'- r 'f ' To Gen. Dodge from his brother, Council Bluff? 8:- ~ • I wrote'Hyatt& day or two Ago givin-' him prices at which I thought i could close out his lots here for by your assistance; j ■ ~ ' ■ • ' ' ■ : • ' ■ . .. . before proceedln*" further I desired to stibmit the matter<to him and know if it was his wish to close all out. Please write me^'if t shall pay the taxes on'tfie U.P.R.R* land for *68 and charge up to f)illoh as I did for *67; also taxes of G. ♦ ■ ' • Gray. ^ Geo* Pegram declines to sell his one-half of any of the mill lots; says he thinks Council Bluffs is goW aak« a city. I shall proceed to make a diVision of then. B.R.P. 16" Hibhtttg between Mem|phis "i- r- . , r .. y . ^ , and New Orleans. * j Our winter has commenced with two foot of sr^ifw or\'ie«R^ and good alolBhlng. :i. «• Pacific both blocked up. • Judge Baldwin rjarrled''twenty yeal-s yesterday. Gave arty last eve; 200 invited. • ■ The Cit has got about'six'hundred.sidetalk taxes against Col. Jtorgan. His lot in unlucky location lA that i?Sspfct, but for increase in oa^ue it was a fortunate purchase. The two Broadway lots cost him less than llOOO and 1 can sell them today for three thousand. I 1522 December, 1869. . . / /77m. E. Chaudlei^ to Gen. Dodge, TTashington, ,18:- - • • Yours of the 16th inst, is at hand. I aa sorry you have been sick-, and trust your health will soon be fully restored. You will, '0 • however, have to be very careful of yourself all the rest of your doys. Tliat I wanb you to,-do is to lace Aipon the. books of the corpora tion when you settle yo«r accoutts all moneys you handed me, I think about .'570 00 as fin expenditure S'f your own in and about the business of the Comapany. That spia will"about cover the eicpenditures. Then the $5000 received from -iir., Ames, will stand charged to me as a fee for professional services. It is ajlxiut right. They have paid me nothing for all r have done since my return, to Washington in August., They are penny-wise-and pound-foolleh in some things} - oolishly extravagant at one tifiie and i'njuriously penurious at-another. . ' The'present situation is as ^follows; The bonds from Promontory to l^ve miles west of 0g<|en to he issued to the C.P. but delivsred tcr Wiif D..P.; and also an equaJr amount, .of ,first mortgage bonds less ^1,000 denivered by the C.p„ to the h.P, There^ will be no delay except that ,ocooai,on«d in order to ge' resolutions of the two Bbards of Dlfeetiora,' Tlie balance of the Governments to the eastward will be delivered to the tJ.p. as, aeon .as they cancel their first mort gage bonds so as to bring tho issue to the legal amount allowed from 'Omaha tC flY* miias beyend Ogd»nn Practically nothing.but technical December, "'869. diff icrlties rezaain. I have not supposed the CT.P. v^oul ""break its agreement with reference to the five miles beyond 0--denj still I think the'D.p,, dealt with them careflessly and is liable to Tje slaughtered by them at any minute. • The (Tovernraent will retain no securit"' for the completion of the road'except one-half the land paVehts. This you see" is a very favorlable result of the report of the "eminent citizens,'" -'J'' »i^'e two companies''sire noithVr quAirell'ing •n"br feLrrsTnglnfe in combi hation with reference to" future questibns.* They are in b etifcte' of do-nothing ness. I do *not anticipate seViouS attacks froiA-^thera in Congress, but I think the Treasury department will require them to pay un the interest due from them to the Govemment or else stop all transportationt dues. Really there 1^ ho smart executive officer of the tl.p, in thlB direction. Look at the' iJ-erdict against the Credit Mcfbi'lier for takes in Pennsylvania//- The new gecretary of is maiclrig friends.. The' prospeot is of a ploashat winter fh Washingtrc^.'- I hope'you will come "on.y \ . jas. F. Wilson to Gen. Dodge, Fairfield, Iowa,' 13:- W V • I have Just got 'home after a aiost v8«9;tiously protracted !y trip East, flaVe" been dfetalned more ♦•alb t\® weeks longer than I ex pected . TTrlte me at once what'^haa been ■'one In the Kieaouri Valley HR. 1624 ' December, 1869. , " , f"'" matter and how they,,n9w stand. Do this at once. - ^ • I will write you more at lengthrabout affairs generally in a day or two-am now writing short letters to get upwith my general corres pondence which ia fearfully rbehind. ^ -.•t-r.. . On trhe '^ISjOOO of.U.P. stook whieh you hold two income bonds been allotted at 80 per ct. This will carr^ |4000 of stock. I have^proposed to Harding to lethim have the bonds if,he will give the person holding.tHo $15000 the $4000 of ;Stock. I did not te 1 him who,only thttt I Jiad sold out. I think he will do it. This will give the $000 «f gtoQk f-or nothihe? approve of my-propositioot '.He thlnka the stoek Is valuable. V/hat may I sell him the $4000 at if I can make any arrangement with him? ^'prank Palmer to Gen. Dodge > Vfashington, D, C. 14;- ♦ ' ' Yours of the 9th-is received. Am„^rry.to hear that y u lliii WWW ill ill health. . , ' Your idl«p<t«h to Grant was, received in good time,and I think helped to Settle the case-affirmatively. It was hung np for twentyeour hours aftef all'others were aentfin, and pillon begfn.to think the game was against him hopelessly. The pressure for Loan at that time was very strbng. Dillon will probably remain here until he is 'confirmed, ttnloas thfe conflnBation should be postponed, until after y 1 >4a 1525 December, 1869. • • the holidays. The Senate judicial•Com. refuse to report favorably on part and leave theremainder of nominations unacted on. If you have not already written Dillon in behalf of Hub it would be well to do so immediately,'directing your letters to Davenport. He talks favorably for Hub, but Is embarrassed«by Willies relation ship to Corkhill. If he cannot giVe Hub the Iowa Clerkship I think he would give him Missoui^i, but I dd not want Hub to leave the State. If flub could remhin-in Des Moinea Kas^on wouldn't. • - If you can throw anything Ints the hands of llcPherson, ^Inf the way of litigation br otherwise| I"hep# you will. He shows a disposition to stand by us and any encouragement from yoU would help very much. ^ Please see him and talk wit'^ himy' '' ' ' " ■ B.'Allison to Gen. Dodge, Welshlngton, 10:- Your received, ★il'dbn 14 at home;' I wrote you about Craig because I thought Tlchenor had written Ae to at once write Craig. I answered 'Jich^<4n6?'"8aylrtg I wOuld write you to see him and hence my letter to yob. *Tlchenor replied and I am satisfied therefrom that this was a decoy for the pubpose of entrapping sorebody. If I * .. . ^ ^ ^ ^ am right the game failed, - -o. ' ; I thoroughly agree with' th&t «e do»t want that class of men at Des Moines. 1 shall haire sfiiie.* there, fpoa ^the north part of the State as well as from other parts of the state. Wilson and 1S26 December, 1869. . ' • ' othrr friends will be there froiu the soutli who h^Ve influence, I want you above all to be there, as Wilson and yourself wil] priictically control the matter. -The candidacy of Merrill does hot hurt us in our fight; it makes Wright's nomination impossible on the first ballftt which will defeat i>» the end, <■ i , ■ o v, I am sorry to hear of your iH-healtii. I ehould -havc written you at length be.fore this bi^t that .L heard that you .wer^e very sick, r • • The North widl btf nearly. United/for me viz; in my district and t immdd'iately south of it. The only fear nrw is that I^errill may not be strong enough iiU. .the south and west to defeat the/ plan of Wright. When can .you be eft Molhes? -Ir^shalb he there by the 24th or 25th January/ 1 thflttiK you? siwul''ba tliere as soon. . r —" As to finances, whiie-I write, liungan is making ,a straight repu diation spedoh. I ,think the' disposition is to have my Cy,, but abso lutely nothing rwlll be done befoi^ the holi-^.ays and for a long time The democrats: are goiHig .to be in favor of expansion and the West but ,iri the Bhrt I think it will-result in establishing oujc, National Banks say to "tWer%*tant of :80 millione without returning greenbaolcs. Still nothing here has'taken strch form a a to allow even a good guess to be iA*4e which "haa yet beitn introduced, J think, unless Spink has indUoWt dhe, rt Will »• tllBte onotigb'-after the holidays. December, 1869. On receipt of this I wish you woulrl write "to" me at Dubuqiie-when you will be at Des iloines and what is going on in your part of the ■State; Particularly let me know if-"Anderson can be relied upon to help us; if not whethei? he is to be at D".s *111011168 and against us. If we work we can win, and I aia ready to do my part^^ " ■ ' Regards to lira. Dodge, i t t , leo, C. TichenofT to Geri. Dodge, Des Moines, 19:- i' T r I "serifd ^ou today the "Gazette" of the ISth in which you Will find long letter on the Senatorial .question in Merrill's be half, Although It la'dated Keokuk and signed "T.J.K." it was written at Ut, Pleasant by that little'-jackass, Goo, B, Corkhill, and was dic tated by Harlan, Kasson and Merrill, Kasan has just got h,o«e from Washington, whei'e he and Waldren arranged wtth-flarlfan a plan of cam paign for Merrill knd which Kasson thinks will', in .addition to- giving Merril the long tern, give hlhi (K) the short term, and I tell you their oomblnatlon is a strong one. Harlan vill use the Metl\odist and , with? Morgan and Qrinnell to back him, will use the ' Congregational cMSroh'-^while Kassdi will use' the Episcopal church and Masonic fraternity. ' MVrrill will'I think decline to fill the • - Dillon vacancy till after the Senatorial matter Is disposed of; mean tina will lead ewery district 'jddge in the State to holleve he will 1528 December, 1869. ,!'5 • get the place, and twice the numbGr of circuit judges and outsiders to ,? believe they vil3c gpt the-: vacant district judge ship and will thereby get all of the® to* work for him. Hp has alsp got • up a? scheme for a grand reunion of all*the'soldiers in the State-proposes to get the -railroads to carry them free-and'expects thereby to just litera'ly capture all the soldiers influence. He has placed the last,matter in the'hftnds of Hoyt ShermAn and myselfvto arrange for it ^to be held here in June next, but is urging us every day to complete arrangements so h6' can announce it in the papers I' shall do all in my power to . delay the matter till it is-to© late for him to use it. r 1 ' I will on tatftorrow send you the "Gazette"(to be published to morrow) which will contain an article written from Chariton-ostensibly ' '- aged nst Senatdn'soaklng,, but really nominating you for Senator, I think you will'agree with me that/the article, is carefully prepared and well timed. The Gazette will bach it up with a strong leader • ' ahd' papers all oveb the State will copy and endorse both the sentiment ''"ahd'you. The letter i-« a sequel to the one by "n.F." Other letters on the subject will appear frqpi time to, time thick and fast from 'various points arid In different papejcs-writ ten by different individ- ' uals, buti I will see thbm all ^efove they are in print. I am doing *iill this With the"greatest secrecy, not even my nearest friends will know or suspicion me in the matter, I have studied the thing right 1529 December, 1869. ' • 4*' ■ down td hard pan and I ai^ clear . I can at least hurt Merrill and Y7rl^t like thunder, 'and if I cant elect yoti, can help Allison very •'much. I still think, however, that a combination cari'be formed to <^"''break all the StAtdfe and elect you for the'long term and Allison for the short term-. After reading the Gazette articles write me your I'trust yoti are• about and *ell-i You must be here by the 6th at ' f aV-thS st, • f • •' I { DewH&t ahW I^e'"Bflt'ndt h.8iVG ^on© to. WdSJiin|^ton# Brftndt is &ftor* Palmor for" the post oi'tice in place s Kasson is a regularly employed Agent for the Cuban patriots under pay and Commission; this is j known"^' '*■' " ' •• • • ■' Sfy ^ife is Wi^ in Ilasekchtisetts,, which unfits m in a great measure for the 'irork't'had laid out for the wrat thirty days, t ' S, Hodges to ben. Dodge, Boston, 20:- . ' I deeply regret to hear that you have been \uiwell again. It was hoped'bV your friends thai the out-door life would entirely prevent any troubles o¥ this klhd* ■ In relation to' paymatlt of tTanuary-coupons I have to say that I think there 18 no douU about it. They h«ve received 1502 C.p.R.R. bonds towards iWtf payment for the i^(f from Promontory to Ogden, and ' ' ' ' - * 1530 81. M December, 1869. . - ex'pecb this we.ek to set the 1498 .5.- bbnfis from Boutwell. They are ais^ to get $200,000 out of Col. Haniribnd(have" received $62,000 alg^dy) This place matters in a way for negotiating for their ^ ; 4.+ 4Mtr along pretty well how; I think they are well gold. They are getting-aj.- o v oof the woods. Th le*"© 000 Credi't Mobilier case has beep appe§iled. Earnings /won for" December. , -r** g to be. about' $600,0^0 ^ -on the books here in Boston (credit G. n. ■ Your account . st»n« A»7 721.04, This amount does not- include vouch ee, Chief Engineer) ^^iper which- have not come in yet and wliich. for October and Nov £l ^ ^ rw ____ _ - _ — __ $15,000; but Llr. Ames' letter to Mr. , Should rtbt pity y°^ ' tyj^y t)een conditional and. such conditions ^ to nay y®n hay® aa.r^° tell anything about it. I think he can til'' ..Id Hammnhd cou-^® ^^^t week. I could only get Mr. Ames alone ♦ it fitted .ge to j could arrange it, but you know, Ames is ma' -11 T ^h gpeak about -matters., It takes him a long t^ime to detn ^ - on half and half over hi . , r . g.n<^ then anyo^ ^lly after the 1st of January. I suposed you yod * I will writ- j^g explained everything ujp to about ^een Wllsoh ^ would have written. of December , 1531 • - ..iM'y' ■ received w Should rtbt picy y°^ have th® credit larger,. There is no reason 111 swel-L ■■ December, 1869. L think the C.P.R.R* intend to hold to Ogden. Duff and Stanford were to. select Junction within 60 /iaya from 7th Npveuber-v;ithin 5 miles of Ogden. ' " I hope yoti have had your last report 1868 ■& 69 put in h^irid of pointers. If you d'-nt it will never be done, j ' m'* W. S. Falrfield to Gen. Dodge, New York, 20.:- Your favor of November 23d was du^y received. .Noted care- * fh'lly your roBntrks finAncialiy, which were a&suring and in accordance with your impresslo ns that nothin>^ very, Serious would occur at present. While there is a great deal of croaking the situation seems to hold. The working oT the price of gold checks,'the movement of-everything ^ more or less, please* get the ehecke forwarded aeon its you oan so. that we can give Bdwen his. 7 . ■ , , . , ^ Nothing-new in hbnds, ten(lilh'«4 to 85. Received-ajscount sale and remitaanc'e' from N.'p. of tbfe lot, Jlotice material- advance in taxes which the improvement/ no douht warrants. If Boutwell runs gold much lower he -ill invite forhlgh bortd holders to realise. With gold at 15 oh 20 could not a pool be formed In Wall Stroe- to import dO .mill ions bonds "t- be converted into g'old for shipiaent? Such a rmor even ^ wouid be very exciting and effective such a specuiltion, , 1532 '.Iv December, 1869. - , . Frank \ Palmer to Gen. Doage, Washinston, D.C.22:- I haye received a letter from tlcPherson, making Inquiries . relative to the superintending of census for our districts in case the census bill should become a law, anf' intimating that he would be glad of the appointment if it should bid fair to be a paying affair. According, to the.bill as it passed the House the pay of a superintend ent would be only $8,000 per day and the service could not extend be- .yohd three mcnth^ at the Qutside. So far as pay would be concerned- • in as much as it. woukd take all of the officers I time- it could not be m muhjj of an object for LlcPherson. - . • T see by examination in the Internal Revenue office that there 18 a man -.named J. McFee in Co ncil Blnjffa who holds the office of gaucer and who haoelved from No. let 1868 to Decomher 1st, 1869 $961.87 for his services. . I see that the other two eWers in the district are h »e»ton and A. L. Harvey of Harrison, and It has ocourred'td ale UeP.a may not have been one of your appolnteea, or If he . that h.-might notnh. as good a worker as kcPherson, and If not that • yhla plaod mlCht he seoured Tor It probably would not take hta. away from home »r interfere with h|s business. - conslder&bl.-of complaint has come to me that all of Rasson's : ■ ahd yours and m,^ g..h.r.l appointments In the 5th district have gone althar to Baa Khlnes or Council B.luffs, mid If the census superintend1533 I Ml itisT 1 ^,{ri December, 1869. * ♦ ^ ency should'go to one or the'other It would only'increase this feeling of assumed grievance in other parts of the district, ^ r ' » • 1 . . I recognize the service w!iich McPherson once rendered us and which he assures our friends he ife v/illing to repeat in other fonus, and I will accept of your recommendation as conclusive in the matter; but if the gauger matter could be thrown into L'lcPherson*s hands and I • I . , ' . . . . the other office piit into some interior'portion of the district it would probably be better for him'and the cause. I have writ-tek Kc. to consult fully with you on the subject and that I will endeavor to make arrangements for whatever you and 'hV may agree uponi i . ■' ' ' ■ , • - - • . Allison left for Iowa this evening. I shall remain here and ^ work during the recess. Please write me. ' ' " " A. J. Poppleton to Gen. Do'dge, Oinaha, 25":- ^ i The letter of C. W. Page, drfted Dec. 8th, *69 and forwarded by you to me, reached me during mjf absence West and I have not been s^blo to give it attention before. I presxxme you recollect the history of this lot and that it will not be necessary 'for me t<s detail it. The ot was sold ae you will remember, after a proceeding to porfeot the title first by Baldwin and Pogram to you and afterwards by yourself to Rollins G. Stoiith, with arrangements to hold him harmless of any Axpenses in litigating the title in liliSe Of litigation arising. At th^ time Of the sale the 'lot was riot' In the occupancy of ai)j person. 1534 Dece:T;ber, 1869. , ^ Ily recollection is that Page was not^in .the country, but If he was ho was not in the occupancy of this lot. IVhen sale was made I advised Smith to ta^ce . i^ediate possession, fe^aring that Page might undertake t to ..get, into pQssession and drive us to an .action of ejectment to get him-off. Siiith neglected to .takepossession and, as I predicted, in the meantime -Page took, possession of th^ lot and fenced it in, built a small'house on it, and has ,been living on it ever since. Smith afterwards sold the fhauae to .^vi H. Boadwell and I have no v. a suit pend ing th the distrio'tr court in favor of Boj^dwell and against Page to eject him from the, lot. I think I shall succeed in ^doing it, &nd fiould not advise'you to-make any compromise which invoices the payment of any "cdnsirtarable avim of money, I have written a note to Page stat ing that whatever proposition he has to make in respect to it Shouid'be Subdltted to me. If-he offers,anything.which I regard for your advantage take 1 will advise you at. once,. I think, however, we shall 1?iave' to litigfi-te it to the^end. ^ ^ ^ J. t)Q(^y to Qen; Bodge, Washington, 24:- ^ ^ ' You have bean interviewed and corresponded with on the "Senatorial," until I pre^uata you are reaAy. to declare it a niusance, end any lian a bore or *n ass who aproaclies, you on the subject. Very well- pt me down as one or both.if.you please-but I must say my Decerr.bor, 1869. * * . • . f, . I • I am ofte of a great mn^ty radical Republicans who cannot and will not believe that in the contest now going on between Judge l^right, Gen. Merrill and Allison that either of them will be elected, for the reason that either of these very excellent men can command votes enough to overwhelm the other two. As the cases proceed the adherents of each party will become more determined for their chief and more antag onistic to'their rivajs. Result a Slopping over into the dSsh of some other man, for whome the above gentlemen and their friends h ave more respect and regard than for each other. IVhy mAy not yoi! become that other man? I see no good reason why,-nor can any man here with whom I have conversed. I know you feel pledged to Allison, butr; Alii- ^ son out of the way-routed-demoralized-what should prevent you from receiving his support as well as that of the General or Judge Wright. a'good deal is said'bb6ut the'north aS though the State could be ^divided geogrftp'-'lcally (for political"purposes) but one way via from east to west leaving a north aiid'sohth half. I propose to divide the State drawing a line north'arid south giving-as an east and west half, and in as much as the east has had both Senators and all the honors from thV formation of the State, I gcT forr the west half. One «ould suppose all the talent Ahd ability wrf the State was confined to the banks of the Mississippi. We have no one talked of away from there except my townsman whom I fer is going to be beatne. Another 3 r ( 1§36 December, 18G9. . • ' ,*'r- '••09'^ townsman of mine will help do it if he can-to slip in hjmself. ^ f hope to see you here again, fi^^hting as gallanting as ever for the Interests of oxu? State,, and .1 know you will be velcomed as cor dially as ary man can Jds by a,ll those who are already here,. I believe no man can better^ harmonize all sections and all parties than your self# and I trust you wil] take no step that wil3 tend to embarrass a "consummation so devoutly to be wished" but go in and win. j / - / ^ f lin. B. Allison to Gen. Dodge, Dubuque, 26;- . .. I arrived home this morning and. found your favor. I n(tte all that you say^. I have v.ritten Sapp today, ^at about Chapman? He is a goodvworker, and can be of great service. He partially prom - ised me lastr fall tha' he would come over to Des mo^ines if he could do so consistently. Wont you see him and urge him to, ba there? I thorotigslily agree with.you. as. to. thp natur^. of the Merrill combination> MfVell as to personals. 1 have undoubtable - evidence of ■ r'rthis from, very many sources. . I am glad, 3K)u are able to be about again. I hope you will so I • husband grew -etdWigth as to be able to coiue to pes lloiness at an early .'day. 1 to ba there about the 5th or 6th and stay as long as I can oonsiston^ly or until my friends shall think 1 ought to be absent. I shall carry out your suggestions in relation to an adviser xtpoa whom pay friends ean for accurate information and with whom 1537 Deceraber, 18G9. the"""can consiilt. The matter of C.is all right, I have unbounded faith thtt with effort we can win, I think my support in the north 'or most of it is of the reliable character and that it will remain until retreat is deemed advisable on the part of oUr friends. Do not "hesitate to secure the presence at Des Lloines of every friend that can exert influence upon members in your part of the State, Hnve on hand Anderson; koQp_a sharp lookout as he can in the way you speak be of very great ser'vlce, ' * . . » • 1 take it for granted that you can manage M,B, the member froiii County. 1 think my chances are improving every day. The details we will look over when we meet. I have writ'ten Urgently to Judge Hub- " bard and think it important tliat he shohld be there. Could you not also (drop a line to him urging him to come? I may write you again in a day or two, ^n the meantime keep me fully posted upon all that you hear.' 1 noti what you say about oUr plans being kept a secret, and shall govern myself accordingly^^ . Henry Pamahm to Gen, Dodge, hew Haven, 27;- Yours of the 22d was this day received and contenta noted, I hardly know what to say In replV to your inquiries, but will «iVe you my opinion although it may not be worth much, ^ * I do not think gold "will unless Congress Should pass a bill to inflate the currency. It he carried up two or three per 1638 cent by specula£9rs, but I see no reason why it should 50 up much to re-ain, Asto Government bonds, I can see no reason for very much Change. I thipk they will not go very much higher. All my acquaint ances in this quarterrwho haVe any are selling out. ^ ^ With regard to borrowing money in New York at 7 per cent on-the Union Pacific Railroad bOnds at their cash price, I do not think it possible to do it. I know it could not be done in this eity. Mostr. persons of my acqualfitUiCe who wish to invest in those bonds or toloan'noney on them'are already over loaded with them.-I-doubt whether you can borrow money in New York at 7 per cent for a fixed time on any securities except they are located very near the city. There .is a great inquiry for money on collaterals, but J doubt whether any is obtained-even in Ne^ ftaven at 7 per ct., except, of course, bank se curities . f't ' . my l^nera views made up partly from observation and partly from the Opinions of those I am in the habft pf conferring , with. But they at*® mere opinions and I beg^ i.ou will not placemuch reliance on them-as I'am not in thS market, having no more of my own ei^er to loari or Ihvaat. ' ^ dci f* ■ ^ . I am happy to h-^ar that you have ao far recovered your health as to be about, and-hope §r» this that you-are quite resotred. Please give my kind regards t'- Mrs. Dodge and your family. December, 1869. . ' . i'na .n-- . J. H. Howe to'Gen, Dodge, Kewaned ,' lils,' 27 "Gov. Campbell and'myselt' -reached-my home here nn-the 24th and spent Christmas togethei^ and he has gone on to St, Louis, to visit Gen. Schofield, arr[ we" shall go^on to Washington,about the middle of January, '' We are exceedingly anxious, as are all the territorial officers and Repu'lieans generally of Wyoming, to-have Capt,-Wlnsor appointed Surveyor General, and yS^'we dOnt wish to^act contrary to your wishes on the premises. We most earnestly desire your concurrence and co operation in all things pertaining to our young territory and its wel fare, for" we Well-'know how much.' you can^aid us*- ,. I We recognize Dr, Lettpnas a friend, and all bis services and "many good qualitlest are conceded, and we shall take great pleasure in aiding him in any way in our pworj and yet we were all coomitted to Gapt. Winsof befo^fc wehad any knowledge the Doctor was a candi date for this position and we cannot well go back on him for he is a capable and most deserving mferl. • Can -e not all agree ofi something and satisfy both? There are- the' offices of Register and Receiver 6f the Land Office for either of which the Doctor is worth and capable. In our brief interview fon m' wrtild not fully explain our position and hen^o this note-which r trust yon will pap^on.. ^ ^ . 1540 December, 18G9. S. H. T^insor to J. 11. Eddy,. Cheyenne, 29:- I have delayed writing until this time in order that I may communicate to you more knowingly and definitely upon matters pertaining to the town lot business. Seeking to avoid the exposure of my object of inquiry, I have endeavored to ascertain-I think pretty cor- * rectly-tjhe sentiment here in regard to Company lots. The feeling generally is, "we have as good a right on this ground as the Company." ' ■ . , . . . , ^ , Within the last six months a great dea.1 of the company's groundin ^e.most valuable^ part of town, has been taken up by squatters. Since my appointment many of these squatters for whom I sui veyd lots as City Civil engineer have come to me for my opinion as to their saf-ty on these lots. I have replied to them'substantially as follows: "Gentlemen, I feel just as I did when I staked out yoCr lots; that this Is R, R. property and that in going on you jeopardize your prop erty. Last week 1 diasauded two squatters from going on. Some of the squatters and others have said to me"Will tfte company give me a Warrant deed for this lot if 1 pay them their price? If so I'll take it." Of ooUTSfi, I could give them neither information or opinion on this point. made no effort yet to sell or collect back pfeiymfent s, The re ■ r r.jr1541 . '■ 'I December, 1860, are I think a few men'here to wHom 1 courd' go and coirect* the second and thtrd payment on their lots. There are again some whoa I believe will not pay until compelled to do so, I find that men who have paid full up on their lots are in sympathy with the company and express a hope that the company vill get the best of the squatters. So far *as the legitimate ownership of this town site' is concerned it is essentially a matter of law which, of course, .you are avare of, and the Courts decision in the case would be based upon arfd governed - I _ > » ^ ^ ^ _ by what the Company did towards complying with "Town-site Law . If they did comply with the requirements of a said law, of course, they can hold it-whether it fall on the odd or even section. I have locatc^^ and surveyed some 30,000 acres of land in this territory and therefore diave necessarilj^ given this "town site And pre-emption and HomeStead law considerable attention. In regard to your inquiyy as to what other business 1 intended to ' ■ ' ' : -vT . .transact in »y office, . I would say that at present I know of'nme. My fittent on will,, as, in the past, be confined^to my profession (and this lot business) ■ ( I ■ f * I have received the books, papers, &c, from Col Hoffman; have , carefully examined, the same and all communications, letters', &o; and must say that they are in an exceedingly bad shape (i.e. the books) ' X 1542 December, 1869, , . - - -» There has been a decided bfick of system in keeping them. They are dirty, irregular and full of discrepancies, I find amopg the papers a package of letters to parties who have failed to meet their, second paymdnt.and demanding the same.: A letter from you dated June 23d, (68 accompanies them, Most of the letters are sealed but not staaped. If you think best tb so ordep it f-will straighten up the -books, I ought to have a copying, book'and press to preserve ^copies of letters going out of the office.' There was no stationery of any description turhbd over t6 me, pens OJ" stamps, s • i ■ ^ould "ike to hear from you as to what my. course shall be, Tlote:- Account of (3-en. Dodge with the Union Pacific R.R. Company, •Jno. F, Dillon'to'Gen, Dodge, Davenport, Iowa, 25:- . . . ,' I have-your favor of the 19th inst., just received, I am sincerely glad that yoji a-re again restored to your legs, if not your health, I am glad to be delivered from the perils, the duplicities, the multitudinous and untold vexations inseparable from a federal apptintment at Washington, If I had known in advance what I would have had to encounter, somebody else would now have been the C rcuit Judge, I wish now to re-acknowledge my sense of the very important ser vice which you rendered me and I hop you will never have occasion to regret it, riien I meet you I have a long story to tell you of the 1543 December, 1869. . t'' strategy and tactics of the pollticianS'ii ^ii-'i^l'i ' *''' a f. How, as to'HoJcie.-''I'»ottld do^ anything'ih my power to g'ratify your wishes, Bnt the present'situation I fear looks unfavorable to - ~ Hbxie's appointment at this time. I.want to explain to you. Judg« Miller is my associate upbii the'(J if cult Benchj he.has been constant and watchful ih promoting'my interest, and on the critical ednesday ''went in person"to the Presldeftt, fthd in connection with you^and- others '" -save'd-my appointment. Under-the«e eirciunotances I believe you will agree that I an right in the conelhsldh that I cannot make a vacancy. I* should be very' sorry ^6 have 'j^u think that I would not 3° anything for'you that-y%u re-garCllJA al'frop^r'to he done.--I shall aoon see ^ Hoxie, ana'^'hofye iooner or later to'be-ahlo to do fqr that will satisfy him and gratify you an^ his other friends. Pleh%e®'^lva my regards to MrS. Dodge, ) -ig g r- -i r-ry r - n. 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Language A language of the resource English 1869 General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d56b2514db9ebd246b8467faf9fafc4e.pdf 84d40092e8d16a9ee84819e97f0dad91 PDF Text Text January - Feb. 1868, & Misc. * • f* «.-r . ■ ■ f : »■ '■*• ' ■ • . . . .r r^. • ^ . . .. . made, here fiirnished, having in view the proper point to bridge the river, and the approaches to the bridge from the east and the west. -[il : yA note; Additional maps, profiles and estimates of btidge across . . ' . . m . the Missouri River. ,, Note: Various original memoranda with eeference to bridge. Note: Gen. Dodge reports August 13, 1867, to the Board of ComII missioners, in reference to the 12th section (21D. R. 280j . Note: Gen. Dodge reports October 191, 1867, to the Board. o,f Commissioners, in reference to 14th Section. (21 Dr 304) Note: Gen. Dodge reports October 26, 1867, in relation tp^ 14th Section. (21 DR306). , . • - * C ..i . Note: Gen. Dodge's instructions .jto Jas. A. Evans, (21 DR313); 0' . - ■ - Note: Gen. Dodge's instructions, Nov. 4, 1867, to chiefs of field parties (21dr317^^ : Note: Gen., podge to J, E. House,, OmaJ^a, Nov.. 4, 1867., (21DR318) .Note:, Gen. Dodge reports Jan. 20,. 1868, to > Board of Commissinners, in relation to the 16th section. (21 DR 322); kfl 'i Note: Gen. Dodge to J. A. Evans, Omaha, Feb. 1, 18jS8, (21DR324) Note: Gen. Dodge to J, J. Blickensderfer, Omaha, Feb. 1, 1867, (21 DR 328); r ■» . » Note: Saml. B. Ree;d to J. E. House, . Cheyenne, Feb. 1, J.868. C. Shaler Sm^l^ to G^n. Dodge, Feb. 1, 1368. No word yet from Wolcott; have written again February 1868, .today. •I' I enclose scrap cut from San, Francisco paper. Please inform me whether it refers" to work on your road, 'if soj is it let? If not, will you entertain plans for its construction and bids for the work? I have just finished a ^lan for a permanent wro^^2ht iron trestle for a similar ravine in New York, which I find to be cheap er than wooden bridge with stone piers. ■ l ./ •: H, M, Hoxiet to Gen; Dodgd, Omaha, Feb. 1st:- Mr. President Ames goes back on Mr, Snyder for appointing me as Asst. Supt, Tells Mr. Snjrder that he had no authority, and says the Construction Dept. won't spare t&e, &c, Says-also that they fiannot afford to pay an Asst. more than $2500, and that the Credit Mobilier are paying me $5000', Now I don't want to fail in this thing, think It is due ma that I hive the requisite energy-and capacity not only td act as Asst, but as a Supt, I'ow that the appointment has gone out to the world. It would be an injustice to me not to approve it, after Siy long services, eftd wotild not only injure aa'S'~ personally, but would cast a reflection on Mr, Snydor. ' • < ir, Snyder had Mr, Amos' letter in which he said that Mri Sfiyder couid make the appointment, and that it irould be approved. Can you help me out in this? Can you have W. S. ordered.tO": New York to explain this and the Bean case? j^loase give this at tention and act early. fi' e'f }i H. M. Roxie, Omaha, Feb. Isti ? • , ■■ February 1868. , Mr. Ames is making a big fight on Mr. Snydlr on the Beaij case, and has written,two letters alregidy which show that W. S. is to have a big fight. Can't,you arrange it to have Mr. Snyder ordered to, New York before the Board, then he can explain.- Mr, Snyder should go to New York beforerthe opening of spring v;ork to arrange somg; mtters about construction* Make a point on this.- ■ -x' W. Snyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, Feb. S2nd: ■ ■ ' -xr The weather ..continues splendidj no snow, and no bloqkacjes. We ^ are crowding material to Cljeyenne, and already have a nice.amount of iron there* Keep every engine'and oar busy, and wi^l havg ^^a-A fair start whgn track-laying.CO ipences. Have unloaded a small o amount of iron here to ^cara back to Chiqago promptly,but ex cepting a vory few days we have been able to transport west faster than>th9 Chi, & could deliver to us. They are doing finely in getting our material herf'and help ue'wljerever they can . -- The Sweet Water-mines are beginning to draw more travel this way, I moan to have the minan well-advertised as they will help ^ us financially, and.in gatting-jiaen tOatjptfgCGuntry, Mines lately tin disoovored near Taos, Ifmr l^exico, will alj|0*help us, This^line is now getting m^t of fW travel]^ and we can hold it this m year. We are putting In the piles at Worth Platte bridge and will not be long completing the work. I am more uneasy about the bridge between Sidney and Cheyenne Pobruory 1868, than any other part of the road, fearing the spring floods will carry out some of them. Am jnaking them firmer, and will have a supply of bridge timber at hand for contingencies. If there is not much snow this month, we may have no trouble with them, I have written Mr, Ames recommending the renewal of bridges ^generally, and the use of atone exclusviely. Stone can be•procured .'•in any quantity at and near Sidney. The wooden bridges are liable to fire, have no foundation and are not safe, business very find for winter, tj^nt to bring out the iron so as to have a fine show, with paying business this season,., The earnings this year will astonsih all, NAte: ^'o Gen. Dodge. - Friends of Col, E. F. Hooker are solkcitouB that ho should bo appointed to office, Des Moines, February, 1868, _ ^ • n. P. W, Palmer to Dodge» Des llainos, Feb. 2: ^ «. p^. /- Enclosed I send you a Republican recommondation for Hooker, so that if any ojjening should be apparent, you can get him in. I am^ just in receipt of. your letter of the 17th and can appreciate the labor that .met press u^n you. Jf you could take tine to come to our Cqngpeeslenal Convent-ion on the 6th of May, the rest would do you good, -and j^pur numarous would be glad to take ,yQU by the hand. R. Rowett to Oon.- Dodge, Carlinsvills, 111#, Feb. 2nd; r HwPBwith please find a letter from Judge Posey of Florence, February 1868» Ala, it speaks for itself. You must please pardcft for taking'" the'liberty of sending ii. to you instead of* sending it to Ciren. Logan • Gen. Collom,* or some other member froit Illinois. I send-it to you because*, if I mlstafee' n6t, you are acruainted with Judge Posey. I became acquainted with him while" in your command, stationed at '■•Bailey's springs and Flo'rence^,'^ahd I can truljr say that I the?J:'''i»0- ' garded him as the most loyal man" I ever met^ ln Alabama, not -oicepting Porter Ribb and Mr« Pattin; 'and if ti^"''^6vemmeht"has«'anything to bestow on any one in Alabama-, in-nay opinion, "Judge •l»osey is th3 m'ost deserving man in the state. And, General, I think I know you oil enough to know that- if you knew him as well as I knov.'-him, -foi ii would give you great pleasuro to assist him*, and' thereby do the Government' a service as well as reward one of i^s'fIrm suppoi:*t'^& when the Government needed support. ("3" r Jas, A. Fvana to Gen, Dodge, Fort Sanders, Dak",''^Jfrdi < ' Herewith please find ostimate of quantities from Sta, 3000 east of Big Laramie RlVer tO" crossing Of Medicine Bow, I 'send at the same time copy of Mr. Reed's and c^he to Ihie Omaha office. ^ 0 jyj addition to the above,* you will find a tsble of changds'-bf ■ grade. They arre already made on all the profiles hOre, including Reed's and those at Omaha, Change doed^ not affect quantities materially, but you will see that we use 0,8 grade ascending west. We had It before (faseeridlng, arid as we ahall* have to dse heavier grades still brft^eert Medicine Bow and'summit ctf RattleaiSAlW Hills; 84*'* February 1868. • it does not seem to be very objectionable..' ff#*'. I wroie to Mr. Stevenson, as agreed upon, requesting hijn-to. ' coiranunicate with you immediately. Expect daily to hear by telegraph from men to whom I have written with roference to a head for the third party. ^ ." i- - • Thinking matters over, have come to the conclusionto organize a small party to operate near* your summit, spending my time -with ' them myself until that country is' fully explored. Shall take Appleton with me. This can be done jvtriie Mr. Hudnutt is locating from :' North Platte west. As fast as located will meake profiles in camp and send them to Reed by •messenger, ;ianding at -the same time the notes to Fort Sanders where profiles and maps will be made up foryou.' In this way. If the weatbuKr .will permit, I .think we.oan fiurnish line as fast as they will want it, . 'c.' This work is so »<*®ent that it .will be difficult doing it upon very economincAl priha^ples. Will do "Uiid best I can, but do it as fast as It can bH done;' ' ' •• '■*" I hope there will be rto delay in escorts. Have than organized and ready sOmeHlrne «h«o month, so that they will be on hand. It ma^ be necedflia*y take out some hay for a time. We shall ce^»^^ talfil^have to dte- stoek#' ' etv • There la 4bs«lt iMwlnew tewn. If w^ wersr^-^ ready to lay It out^'we i9'ouia'"h!ave a, pepttiSiti^h ofa thwaand before spring, . r ■' '■ M " lit. ■ February 1868. * ""'P f Shall have about 15,P00 ties mare than enough to fill ray con tract. Will'fumi'sht i-hein la't 90i Ha^e written so'tojMri Dillon. They will certainly want them; If you can ; hink sov and can induce others to, I will thank you* I * . ir • »>•••■• j Smith & Latrobe to Gen. Dodge, Baltimore, 3rd: . : We enclose you a letter frois, Mr,i Wolcott, in v;hioh he agrees to accept the position a,t Omaha for the salary offered. Further n - investigations as. to Mr. Wolcott*3 professional ability have elicit ed exceedingly satisfactory.-replies. We have received .orders to press on vigorously with the St. Charips bridge egid have brought ][ Mr, Temple from the Kansas City bridge to resume his place as first assistant on that work. i.-. c Jar Note: W. L. Ggsslein tojj. E, Hottse, Omah^, .3rdr Anxious to obtain employment. •.rl - r ' 'J. Blickensderfer to Gen. Dodge, Tuscarawas, 3rd: na f e» • Tha failure of Beqker and one <kther with whom I was acquainted and on whose services I confidently calculated ^hAl'put me to VOllsiderablc! inconvenience, and it may result In my being obliged' to visit Philadelphia again before I finally determine whoa I.ah4ll-eTj^ge® I hope, howeverj I shall not be. delayed in ray departure for the.west, certainly not more than a few days. The mm% pramislng applications-come from the East, but unless iwy i'eliably' iidvlsed, I really do not^ like to engage a man for assistant without having seen and conversed with him. How are February 1868. . 'I you on this poiait? I always think I would giye more f'or five min utes talk with a maa than for ^1 the recommendations, he can bring, •i, will write you again before I leave home, advising you how I succeed," ' 'nb-v • , The enclosed letter of Seymour will explain what has become' - of the barometer I requested you to 'detail for me." ' •: T t ■ R. G. Thomas to J. E. House, Alliance, Ohio 3rdT wants Sit-^ uation for his sjon in ther Engineer Department,- (NOTE.) Note; J. A. Evans to J. E. House, Ft. Sanders, 3rd; sends es timates from 3000 to Medicine Bqw. Note: E. N, Winslow, Hyanis, Mass,, 3rd; concerning appoint ment of Mr, Phinney. . ' . , ' . .* "■ 'fi'- Note. R. Ewing, Jr. to Oen. Dodge, Cheyene, D.T. 4th; asks donation of a square in Gheyenne for a court house., -n'" .—"o* bnM J, L. Williams .to Gen. Hedge, Fort ayne, 4th: , The Board jh— on the 6th and Fridge .Commissioners on 7th (Friday). Will you be loever? If .so, bring all papers .retorring to bridges, *■" lat' I suggested to ycfu lit hue of Edy-tetters to have Mr. House esti mate the riuJt)#r of yards Which would be taken-off the deep cut on the M, A M. line in consequonco .of the 8ft. misktae of the leveler. Did you reoelT# any estimate of this reduction? I must advise the Committee whtt ahtnge to makd in lay estimate* I wrote to Col. Hudnutt to make the eatiitate for a|e*^te»t did not hear from.: m February 1868, A. I • r -f.' •him, I don't kiiow whether there is -a profile here." Better bring or send your copy of Col. Hudnutt's pf'ofiles. I should like to 3,ee any estimates that you have made, or any estimates or plans which Mr. McAlpine has made, perhaps yx»u have reported'to Mr. McCombv r = •: o i ' * ' • " I wish to make any corrections irt my estimate that may be nec essary, to present a fiar comparative view."of the several .Copies, and then leave it cjiiofly to the Board to decide. " .'.'t I -have not yet s.een ,001. Seymopr and do no.t lyiow exactly what bridge papers and plans are her.e, and.ythioh w«re s«it to Washington -:0r to Omaiia* • f rf"; ,, „i : , " ? ■ .. . : J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 4th: . .••,:-j(Enclose.d harjewith it-3,end you abstracLt and vouchers .engineering and town lot a/c for the month of January 18686, amounting .to $9204,91, which I have placed io your .credit, ; : : .X Note: Omaha, 4th. Stateiaent/Pace of Ledger, frrnow Oi B. House to Gen. Dodge, 'Omaha 5th; The above shows the transactions for .the't •f months, and pra^remitlie'-^orreetneas of the a/c. I would like to have'« rWitemtnt frcMi tHe New York office of your a/c to Pebt jlat - tadiaee how togethftf we are. ^ ' I have had an index of vouchers laade; have remembered all the vouchers and entered them (except the mining had them arranged according to date as nearly as possible, commencing with No, \ and February 1868, Z"-' closing with No, 1486 the January return. This will explain the large numbers on vouchers, * v ' ' , ■ . . . ^ . I have given ±he matter of account* considerable attention' of l-r.te, have the work well sys'tenatized and hope hereafter there will be less mistakes to rectify. 'O Your letters of the 30.th have been received containing instructions to Mr. Evans, also draft for 20,000, . ' , . Am working on river with large force--45 men. . Jit 1 Note: P. S. Hodges to Gen..-Oodge, Boston, 6th: ®nclesing, Maps of Lost Creek line, profile No, 2, Lost Creak line, also his report for 1867. W. Snyder to Gen, Dodge, ,Omaha, 7th: -• mrJtf I send you thid morningr oopy of my report of .operations from April Ist to December 81st '67, ;.A ■■■;♦' r' Earnings of transporting contractors, men and material charged upAt half regular rates. r e« ■ . I presume Mr, Am« will not ob ject ta lay sendiag you-this copy tut wish you would not give it publicity; wtrthguji l^nowledge. irinther fine yet* W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 7thir< - ^ f Tours 3rd Bsoeived this evAning. Did not kpcw there was to be a-Swiating in Hew Yofk yeelerday, but am glad ot it, because affairs here let'iftA result'•• what'If^dy, ought t® be settled at oncsj, 9tnmf*9 ! •( *0 February 1868. . -^1' _r -I haire already troubled you so much with my. personal matters that I hestlate to write more, yet I will venture to say that'i d fv which I think ought to bo said to justify myself, i ', In the first place, the Directors know but vehy little of the affddrs of the road here. Every emiriLoyee might ;vrite them -twice daily and het they would know but little of the actual working of the lino, reasons why, &c., &C.. Letters won't explain it; a, man must be on the grjDund to-etudy causes and consequences, p@licy, "'^iflafety, profit ;o loss, everything.. My instruction^ have always been very limit^ed. Distractions ir^ the band of, directors have di verted attention from here, and I have been left to how out my .own way, and the question ought to. be now, ^whether, the road has been I in managed properly, honestly and eoonomically, Tlie >oniy way to test that ^estion is to make the examination probe every depart- "ment, see 'where tiaa leaka have Iswenf if any, aad discharge at once inc ompetent or dishonest employees, I want now, and always have wanted, such an investigation by a thoroughly competent person. I urged it upon Mr, Ames when he was here last, « Since Beam was removed we have had a different administation on trains. The loafers have been removed and everything on the * road his ittprovMd, Whiskey is no longer the prinelpal motive power, uAderstand their duty now, and knar they have got to per form It^ They have fuore respect for, themselves, and treat patrons of the road respectfully. There is now some character to the trans- k! I' February 1868, portation department, and the travelling public appreciate it, , The directors ought to know that old R.R. thieves from all^"^ parts of the States are flocking here. They look upon this road as a Government institution, and come here to steal al\ they can. It is not necessary to stock this road with men known to be thieves, as others can be procured. My policy has been to clean out those characters as soon as their sharp practice was manifest. If a man comes here without a dime, borrows money to ^bring his family, has. no income but his salary from the road, and in six months on wages as conductor of $3 per day saves money enough to live at the rate ; of $12 per,day, and loan money to his friends, it is sufficientf evdience to ma that there is some stealing. His discharge from another road on same ground only confirms my belief. And I don't believe in s .litting hairs or paying $1,000 to conductors to work up the case, ^It is safe and cheaper ta get rid of the man at once, ^ 'That the business men of 0«aha have a prejudice against me, . is, I think, a mistake I have refused -irantir^ passes to many ot.. them, and have deolinai giving any special freight rates. They have all been treated alike, civilly always, I thihk, and have no fiwre right to eomplain than a New Yorker who pays his fare and freiRht bills. In purehaslng, of course, we buy of tho man who. sells tho cheapest. Our supplies come from Chicago and the East. for the aasne that Pmlyijimerchanta do not buy of each other— we can do better, Mha hd4 th^^^dhnle or any part of this February 1868, road, .its 'merchants might claim sdra# special favors* '- In the question of finance they fflust expect the road to study its o\m interest, doing, of coursei all it can consistently' to'build up all the places on its line. In'Speaking of* the business men of Omaha, I have-no •reference to John Harbach or E. Creightori. I have more friends ~ here than both of them, and their testimoney in a matter of this'* kind is vrorthless. If the directors think that all the business"''■'' men of this country are Christians, then it is perfectly safe to run the road without a head. « If to make myself popular with all, ' I give every man who asks It a pass arid slffp his freight at hilf tariff, there would not be much money for- our pay rolls. ' If these" men growl'at my exactions for the road, may it no be presumed that-' I am looking out for the interests of the Cdtapany? If I have arij^ "pets'* to ^om special favors are shown, or grant any favors On ' account of locality, ^ligion, politics, relationship, ®r for any. ' other cause, it can eaallt fe e ascertained hy having an examination made. My position was given toe to look after thd welfare of the ^ road, oarft as much and spertd as little for them AS possible, J have tried te fill the bill. Any ♦ who has authority to give passed can mAka himself * poptilAr,*iikl"mny^>tiiAn wh6 manages' this road will meJ^e himself uni.xjpular'Wth Certain classes If.he attends to his legitimate business. i ~.f'er Tou are right on my feeling as to situation here. Salary is ' no object, and glory is not a part of my Creed, I will not act -as February 1868, Supt, without power to discharge any man who neglects his ddty or •don't know enough to pa»:*foi*m it. The ^se" nov; made is a good one, "let it be decided at once* "They can offer me no salary or induce ment that will keep me here in charge, and responsible' for -the man agement, if my hands ar^e to he tied and the road plundered under my own eyes. " ' The Sweet Water mlries 'eCr^h alrea^ 1fi:*i¥igihg home travel," ahdr 'w I am having the discovories thoroughly advertised. '"a • ' Half of the contractors^ :dop.osit3 and business was taken'from •'the Oiriaha National and given to Kountza, Creightoh & Co, by "Order • of H. C. Crane, Secy, to Lindsey, acting cashier for them. The Company business Is still with Millard, Creighton probably worked the change by help of a party f3X)m hero. It is not fair, and I so •wrote Mr, Ames. Millard and CaldWOll have always helpd the road while Creighton and Kountze wdtild not, I wrote Mr,. Ames in full on the subject, but of course li^e no control ovfer the.'contractor's fundw. The Omaha National did moi*4 in '6(7 $0 supply us with'currency, 'than Hountze could haWe done with .thalr largen-capital and this change has provoked me. '.-•ineal? • MT Will go to Cheyenne tomorrow avertIhg iTaather continues fine and supplies are rapidly'^going forward, Note: a. J, McDonald to Gen, Dodge, Polk City, Iowa; 7th: ; Note: Jas, A. Evans to Oen. Dod"-e, 8thf' That the list given him whan'in 'Vashlngton*givoa the names of ten men,.and that he February 1868, , r r-r'; f-'. shall need'as many moroj that his experience showa that the cpuntry ^furnishes the best material for subordinate positions in the par- ,,ties; commence laying out town 10 on Mopday; has purchased trans- .f. portation, &c. &c. , . > - r-- • H* M. Hoxie to Gen, Dodge, Omaha-, Gth; •r* 1:1 , Mr, Snyder sent you today his resignation for you.-to ^-^resent whenever you thought it absolutely'necessary. You c^ be the Judge of whether you j/ant use it or not* : vr, ' .u. X You are also authoriaa^W tender my reei " nation as both Gen, Transportation Agent and Asst* Supt;* ;^](;ienevor you think necessary. I don'.t want to stay here unles^ it is sati.sfactory to all parties, i thought and still thijik that I can be of more service in both oapatclties than as sJLmply T, Agent, I shall be content ^ either way. You are on gT?ound and to you I leavo everything. " My kindest regards to ^rs. Dodge the girls. ^ « '•Q. Shaler Smith to Qeu:. Dodge, ^Baltimore, 8th: , 'ijYours of the 4thdbs hand. Wolcott's endorsers are-Moriey. Chief Bngr, Iron Mt* R.R.» and Fenaeay, Prin. Asst. Engr. Nprth Mo. R. R, His experience mostly dwelt on is that at Quincy and on the bridges on the IsVuaus Panama R.R. I take it that he is an excellent principal asslstwit with a large stock of experience in his line but abt a map to be^a chief engin.^er of l^rge .w6rk. Hole. Eads to Williams Feb* ?: . ^ - Notes Jae, A-. Evans to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Sanders, 9ths Enclosing February 1868, descriptions of tbe structures required from .Eig Laramie to Medicine Bott. . •, ' . r- I Oliver Ames to Gen. Dodj;;e, N. Easton 10: ... • , j ^ ^ On my return this morninc" I find your letter ..enclosing a paper with a.very interesting account of Sweetwater mines, I will • • • ...bring this matter before Shattiick when I am in .New York this week, I herewith enclose a letter from 11. A. Armstrong. There are a . . ■ . .. . . number of letter.^ from him in the office well endorsed^ and he is very t • * * persistent for a place on our road, V.'hen at New York next week I will try to send his recommendations to you, .1 know nothing of.the many any way. s p * iJl. ••* a ' ' J. L, Williams to Gen., Dodge, New York 10: In my rough copy that in adding 10 per cont for contingen- • t ■ eies, we added to each line ^86, 45B, This is wrong. To Childs Mill * • line the sura is $85,608, and to Bellevue line $87,158, ^ ■ • OR: I understood Mr.^Doan to say that the south line from High Bridge at Trading House through Bellevue to his intersection being 500,000 yards loss earth than the straight lino. Col. Seymour says it is ^ 1 mile longer. If this is so, then you should compare with the long cheap line, for If ever built that.line would be adopted. The differ- ■ 9 ■ ence .in cost would be $175,000 to say nothing of the trouble which ought to bo estimated double work. Col, Seymour told me today that Mr. Doan is maing up a compaiison. Febru4ry 1868, •' :T of Childs Mill and Bellsvue lines for next Thursday. If so, I had bettor ^ive him copy of my estimate of various items in Childs'Mill Bridge as I did you, so'that his estimate will bo fair. In running over calculations I find that West abutment at Bellevue will be 6nly'5 ft.'instead of iS ft. more than at Childs Mill . I forget the extra height from low water. Write 5 ft. instead of 15 ft., irat leave the'sum ij21,500 stand, aad it "'ill be near enough correct. J. B. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 10:- Enclosed please Tifid monthly estimate to contractors for January, also appointment and instructions'to'Winslow"B. Bent for the sal^of KjlTat Sanders. Please state whether they me^t your approval. In making up January'estimate the'same data was used that'yod fur nished me-except Dale Creek Bridge, which is now made from the St. r . ' ' B, IJ. furnished mo by Mr, Reed-instead of the total quanityt as ySu had it, I find that you have estimated Statioh Houses at |700-* they cost $2500, also tanks at $500; cost' of same IS $1500. Idid riot " , 'o' ■ ' 'a.' r - ' ' - • , change your figures as T supposed you had some reason for putting them 80 low. ' ' W Mr, Hudnutt arrived here on Friday last and is nbw in charge River parties. The lino I wrote you about chaning at Childs felll has been done; making a much better profile and does not'injure the February 1868, location of Bridge in the least. I \7ill send you profile in a few days, and will also be able to furnish you profile and map of soundings next weeb—if you desire then, I received your.letter in reference to keeping an account with the Bridge. You will see by the vouchers returned that I have writte • • • .on the face, River Soundings, I will take up these vouchers and • « • open an account with the Mol Bridge, commencing with the Williams work of last fall, you have also requested mo to go to Cheyenne and see ., wh^fiit the troulble is. When I-^ras last there Talpey was absent- and did not see him. I requested a statement of the names of the delinquent parties. He replied that-he would furnish them in a few days; have not heard anything, from .him since, . ^ Note:* Alliance, Ohio, 10: R, G, Thomjas wants situation for his con. r ,, ,- ! V ■ fif' a * h-c " Note; gjnd Jto4itor, ,U,S.Tr, to Lieut. Isaac pamewood, WashingtonlO: J. L. V^lliamg to Gen. Dodge, New .York 12:- • • f '' Lost I forget it when you are .hero, I will say that Mr, * • . .y . . , CBlburn, consulting engineer of quincy Bridge, seems to prefer the Linville Trusaea any other^laru At the Quincy Bridge all is wrought iron exaept advises that this ^ also should be wrou^t ir on for long^spans. I would so make ^ thjs specification whell-lj^er you adopt this plan or Mr, Post's, The Post plan is much the same, but says he should February 1868. " ■ ,'^ ' • t r * .- f •' . r ^ rf. want to mafee some changes in the upper chord which he thj.nk§ de fective. • :i • • • »t' This specification of Quincy'Bridge I have lost and Mr, C, has no other hero. If I find it as home I will*send it to you, Mr, C, thinks that his requirement for the strain in each square every bar, but you had'better reserve this right. ■ff ry w . » * ^ ^ r ^ ^ In contracting I should certainly advihb the'Lin-' ■* . / * ' ' ' ii» ■ ville trusses or the Post Plan, though wo shbMd say nothing'6f this till *e got the lowest bids for all plans, " If I had time to stop at Pittsburg or go to*Detroit and see the Inspecting Engine'er t could obtain for you much inform ation that would aid in making* youS? bpecifications But i must hurry home starting on Thursday evening. Shall be back at the ''' ■ ' fi ' meeting on the 12th of Ma'rch, Then* I bhail stop a day srt Pittsburgh. Will not that be in tiiife for your detail specification? Only a general specification will do for the advertisement, would it not pay for you to go and see Mr, Linville? He is either Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, *He told me hfe' would be at Pittsburgh till the 20th or 25th, Re i5 now President of the Key Stone Company #io are building the Dubuque Bridge, I advise 250 feet spans except the shoro'spans. February 1868. You should consider whether any of these; should be deck bridge. - At Childs Mill nothing is saved by'making the West Sp?tn deck bridge or the abutment must carry to grade to sustain emlet. J; Blickensderfer, Jr., • • -.1 . To General G. M.; Dodge, Philadelphia, 1^:; Dear Sir: • "lo* nr-: , I informed,you soon after my return home from Washington that - Mr. Beckarfwhom I had engaged to head the third party and another inteded for Asst; at $160® both declined going. As I passed through Philadelphia on ioy:way home, from Washington I ^had engaged • another, Mr. Dechart, at $1800 and thus supposed Xi had my party full ^ This Dochert wrote me late last week an^ I got his letter late on Saturday that he could not go for the price named, stating he had supposed the pay was in gold.. I was thus completely foiled hav ing failed to angage any other in Becker's place. Th0ymen->of lower'g*«atfe I can get'ln any desired quantity but they are not competmt to maihttigfc parties,. I an here, now ejideavoring to on- ' gaga othWMB, but'tKH^'all ■claim the ratep are too low, O'Brien " i saw, a!nd he appeaf^ to be a good man,' I would take him at^ once , • "but ho doos* ri bt- want lo. go. it. all, And nq,t under, any circumstances 'for the wAteo offorod;, at last hw finally;^aid he would let me •vt f In a week's tine. He eiitpifntiryou to engage him ia.take charge of "the finished lltib, and keep it Jaaj^epair, . This Off V I b ic ol/ii Xi!r T •»! CT- ' • 1868 February, subsi^t- and $2500 at Utah to thajrJgcy rath'^r $2,000. at do would . Con in friends' through you .with negfistiatirig Is he says He encQ. strong him give to as so you on claims his jireeslng are wh-o gress and you from employment get to fails he If success. of hopes I offer. I .prices the at will'go.with,me he bettor, no do can Penna. the over here from go will I think I words. own his quote the thence.:via, there, men som# see to Pittsburg ti Erie'Rad'd necess If and others, see to Pittsburg to Road Valey Allegheny can I all up hunt will I and country, the Of partil other to ary can I until success my .of two Or day every you advising find, West, go found.before'I.can be must men assume 1 as them, find . ^ find ©an if-I truth- the tell to bU't $2,500 at go will Dechart h" in be go appear not does He .him. take till'not I man better a of desirous ently appar and timid, seaiiij health; good ^ery . j_ . , ■ . ■ ■ ^ comfort. i!><fsoAal considerable the to instruments- the charge you whom to inquire to wish j Son stumb- a is This -them? uses that one the to W fAr^y the of "Head eq^uipage camp 'Or blanketS bedding, '"hat ma»y. to block lirtg " write Please party? the furnish" compettry the dt^as l%ldplng f<A* Pittsburgh. Ry., Ch. ? fi P.W. Supt.^. Asst. Layry, TX' I. oAre me extent? ehat, so If and the'men,- for arms any furnish you Do entirel are -who- month, per $1Q.0 at engaged men "good two have I any get can I improve. will and places, suprodlnate compeienV owt^ their at out go will who chainmen and rodmen good of quantity have 1 allowed; be may them of Two them. allow will I if expeoae not February 1868. . * . ' I •., 'ST . fully de-terxninod in all caries, and do not like to encourage them, as they must run the risk of suiting the heads of party and be .subject to dismissal at will. . ^ ^ J« House to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 12:- *■ • »« Yours containing list of lands also resolution of Eebruar "■ 7th, has been received. I have given the list to Davis to attend ' ■ .,0 to. By the K. Y* papers the resolution ia a condensed form is published. Have you any objections in my publishing it entirely :in the Cheyenne papers? , - . r ~,r.- Those lots reserved by Gen. Stevenson for military men I suppose are.to be held good; the reason I ask. Col, R.J. Dodge call ed here today and sayd the General reserved lots 5 and 7 in block 414. (Talpey's report also shows the same). The Colonel says he wil pay for them^before leaving town; should he call before getting an answer to this, I will received his moeny and give him contract, but will in no other instances till I hear from you. H. M. Hoxie to Gen. Dodge, OB^a 12:- - '* Things here moving along tolerably smoothly. The bridges ' '* ' "r., WVst of Julesburg are giving us more trouble than all other things . , comblnsd, end will until we have stone,in place of wood. An> engine .Itind tw® liftrs went thrpugh. over 7 miles west of Potter last night; iK win be ot K. tonight. , _ ^ We want more shop room here to do the work required"and especially February 1868, ' the blacksmith shops- want mo're machinery. We want also 'tfbre yard room than we will evef be able to have here. ' ' ' Wg commence today the injiJiiction suits on coal mirieSj and time will tell what to do. ' * ' * • Muchmore is making a splendid M, of T. bo far we have less . more disdipline on the-road. ' The military are all right now. Gen.\yers and myself good friends. Regards to all. Gen. Dodge to J. E. House, New York, 13;- I enclose letter of Mr. Hane". Make the return aslrequired and send to mo \Tith Mr# Hane's lottef, ^ • dl 'Gen'. Dodge to J. S. IJcComb, Washington, 13:-^' ■ The report of the engineer of i.he Burlington & Missouri ^ * ^ River Rail Road Company having blrf^rr ro^^red to %ie for examination 'and report, I have the honor to sufemlt a comparative estimate and the t ' ' . : , ■ ■ ■' rin following suggestions: ' First, a fair comparison for competing roads approaching from the east must be a oommon pdint on "the east side of-the Missouri 'y. ''iflfur n fid?! River, as all freight will be landed on east side of the Missouri River by the Union Pacific Railroad at a common depot. To reach this 'point the Union Pacific Railroad must build by Childs Mill line.6.24 miles of new track, to Union Pacific Railroad transfer grdunds and by Bellevue line to trasnfer grounds at Trader's Point 8 miles of new track. < " JtiCW s»i hJcLn • February 1868, Second: The North Western. Railroad^. The Chicago,, Rock Island & • * ■ " . 1; ' Pacific, the Council Bluffs & St» Joe Railroads by their charters an • . agreements are bound to concentrate or build their roads to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and our comparison is therefore brought down to the f point whether the Chicago & North-western Railroad, and the Chicago , & Rock Island Railroad shall build their line, and make their transfer at Trader's Point, making 5 additional miles of distance to be added to their distance from Chicago} or whether the Burlington & Missouri * « River Railroad shall build thb 5,miles, and add that to their distance from Chicago, The Burlington & Missouri River railroad now onw or control the Council Bluffs & St. Joe railroad to Council r : Bluffs, and no doubt will run that track from the point they r strike the-Missoiiri-River Valley to Council Bluffs or Trader's rfte-iPoint. . • , - - nrtl t niay also assume that a bridge at Bellevue must cro-s at or near the 'i'Oint adopted by our surveys, and. in surveys of Mr, Teilson '.end Mr. l^oan, anel tlKs hnl grounds that can be used by the compa nies for transfer groiinds on east side of the Missouri River is th * " Platrxer farm or trader's Point. Tlv^se grounds are 5 miles south fr 'V from the Union Pacific railroad transfer ground near Council Bluffs ' therefore using each of those points the comparison to a common . • cipoint in "Wha Papal 1 lion Valley would be via Trader's Point to Point "S" in'BWipilllon Valley by Mr. Dean's line as follows: : Bwrlington>M*e8gwi Railroad, Smiles. ^ Chicago ft North-we|||pp:j railroad 13 miles. f''' liV * February 1868. A A, bnnX.'' T Chicago & Rock Island Railroad; h'-i Council Bluffs & St. Joe Railroad f'l .-iiorttibO <xt „ ^ r With five miles of Branch to CcUn " • 13 miles. • tfHwwpHMfTin . oi " or "at iO cil Bluffs. -» ' 'Second:- Uiing the Union Pacific Railroad Company's transfor grounds d* the initial point 1i6 Point "A" in Pappillon Valley by ntvg i'iati "I • way of Childs Mill, crossing Union Pacific Railroad surveys as jbdblMi f : ^ ,, follows: Chi .. . Chi cago & Rock Island Railroad, Chicago & North-western railroad cago & Rock Island Railroad, 11,16 miles. - ^ lb. ft.. Chicago & North-western railroad 11,16 " " ^ CoWc i I'D luffs St. Jo Railroaa •'' 11,16 ^"1 • Burlingtbri "& Missouri River railnad 15.16 ' " ■' Or if the Burlington !c Missouri River railroad should build ^ their road by BellSvue to the point "a" in Pappill on Valle , they "i- would only save seven miles over the line by Union Pacific railroad ho transfer grounds and Child^s Mill crofissl^-and our present line to point "A" in pappillon* HTIey, and Would have to maintain -»gr n five miles" long to obtain the local trade of' Council Itt rt -Tt'. . Bluffs and Omaha, ♦il: .'Uo""' The proposed Trader's Pdlnt trasfer'i^xmds dh St, Joseph rail road, the initial point of Mr. Dean's sui^ys^are barely above high water; the count^ in all directions sui^lifoundl'ng them is overflowed at every high witter so that It is a perfect "Jfea of water from the Lower Council uiuffs Steamboat landing to Ptfcific'City, the overflow extending east and west from bluff to bluff. These grounds are toi|| day threatened by the near approach of the river, It having in the , ••'ft* \ February, 18^-8 * . ? , elFht years ',7orked south and east over one and the Council Bluffs & St. Joe Railroad'iTP,xst for future security move'their entire line from opposite the Council Bl ffs loxver landinrt to Pacific City two inlles"ea3t. "tast'year this road was unable to run for nearly three months on account of the damage to it by hiph water caused by rise of the 'Missouri t?iver. In addition to the overflow of the Mis souri RiVer the lines and •^rounds on east side of River opposite Bellesme are subject at all times of the year to overflow by- tbevhs, ..s , . -a • waterr, of Mosq- ito Creek, a jitream running diagonally throurrh the low bottom, and that often in heavy rains overflows its banks, 'while the transfer grot^nds neah Council Bluffs of Union Paftiflc Company are surrounded on all sides by a prairie above ! i/rh water, . * r - .■ * f ~ - ,, , with all appDoaches'to It from the east and west by railroad or wagOn road above the hlrhest overflow and is threatened in no direction by encorachments of river or creek. ■ ' '• • t . . In submitting the estimates for this line, I have been controlled • - ^ ^ , »" . .. •' • V ■ ,r, in prices, material and work by the estimates of Mr. Williams, as per r • r, . , ' , • , t 4. • ■ ) -j- his repoirt, I have cut down materially the masonry estimated by Mr, Doan. He estimates for part wooden truss, we for all iron truss; he estimates all pile foundations, we two foxxndations of iron piles - , ' -I ' ftc. Our quantities agree with his, al-^o length of bridge, and I take his quantltios for t'e approaches east and west so that for some kind of str'^cture our estimates would not materially differ Pebrvary, ISGB. from his. J'• ^ '• Tri'n*", »f f . 77. Sryder.t Ger. Dodye, No'^th Platte, 1^:-^ Weather contimies warm and we are a'ettlnfT alono- solendidlj^ .. » f ^ ^ r . < • , , r r ^ - V . .. , ^ in the shipment of ..material^ to Cheyenne. Trains all on time and ^ poad in Good shape. Haye had very fev( ^cci|,dentr> this/vinterj noi^e .^^that were exnensive^ ^TJe lool^^for ^ome co|jJ i7eathe3;',.i'et, btit feel snre that storm and floods cannot do as much damaGe as Iqst i^spriny. Are pnttina in the additional piles here at bridre., and will,haye It safe before the ice aoes on.t. il have asl:ed Mr. Ames fon anthoritjy to purchase anqthsr steam pile driver-will cost -dth enrlne car &c, comnlete atjout .$4.,CC0. Will have to do a larce amount of pilin/r on ^he roadthls season^ ,.' . • r ^ ' ■ ■ . ' ■ ' ; . ^ ^ • I ■ . and two rood steam drivers will be necessary. New machine chon here ICC x ISO is, ^n.ploSjed^ roof near\y ..cpm.- pleted and if machinery comes out can le^ in operction ^y >i^,ril .let, next. It is by far the best buildln- on the road. . . .. i , ■** - . r.' • , . . 1.. . .T Will start for Cheye'^ne torl^'t and if npsslbie win n-o to Pt. Sanders before I return, to investigate the fuel, qiiestion. .It is 4 . . . . .. , ^ - f t 1 , 4 . r, 1 . " * costlns too much money to haul coal from Omaha to all poinis onJilio I - r I "4,. ' . 4 > -..^(-1 .4 ~ . • ■■ riff road, but there has been no other resource. , ^ f ♦ . t ' » • , • • ' 4 . .>«v"■ IP t 9- r ft, ^ i ^ ^ ^ \ PassenGer bminess Increaslnr some. There a.ro hundreds of. mountain men now In Om.aha waltin" to be passed pp.t by^,con,tractprs.To .save money and prevent fraud it will be necessary yor some, one./'epresentatlvo of the Company at Omaha to employ all the men that are February, 1868, passed to . end of tracv, ^a^d_ to have st7pervisi9n of thel v„ ^hlpm^nt, Instead of having ^:a],f a dozop cpntractor's afroi^ts there flyinr passes wi\t]-iout ].lralt,, an^,..seipdin ^.ir.^n vrho dor.t propose ty work and .would otherwise pay fare. The cos^ last,year fror? this source was alto gether too large, '•^le morals of our,train men have improved very much,,.within the past rhee weeks; whiskey dont circulate as freely as formerly. .The "blowers" have all disappeared;-eVery,^man ?ippears tq know his business, and attends to it. ^ ^ ^ James A. Evans to Cen. ^Dodge, Por^ Sauqders^ IS: - - ^ Laraml" City is laid out, hut before wa can. do anytl.in.r one .1. 1 ^ of two things seems^to be necessary; either that .a portion of the res ervation should bo relinquished to us, or that General ^herman or ' "< ' ■ ' - • • • • ., . ^ . .1 „ - - General Augur issue an order to Gen. Gibbon here ..to permit, .^ettl^ement >-y*- . . f ,, upon the reservation, as it nc-y is subject to our approval. . . Gen. G. will throw no obstacle, in the^ waj ^o^ layip.g ,put thft^town; in fact, is favornnie to it and will, I thinlc^, do evorythinv. to aid, but he requires some kind of an order from his superiors-before he can permit settlement, Ve are in a hurpr about. this, metter. I tele graphed you about a week a,ro about., it, anji shall again..before this . t . .. , r. ~ . . , . VJ let .er reaches you unless some reply comes to my former message. Your telegram with regard to map Is received and.will bo aomplied ,]y?. 1 February, IS68. ' . ^ » « r. with. After con3uItln(* with parties about your trees, the prevailing opinion seenis to be that the last of March will be the best time to .. I. . , * ^ • • • . . take them up. If you have any one at Councn Bluffs familiar with your ground and that has some idea of how you want them, planted, 'let me know. T have a man in view to do the work for'yoi^^' T expect to be at the Bltiffs in a few days, and will call at J-our house and lool: at the ground. ' ' Note: Chas. VT. Sparhawk to Mr. Home, Carbondolo, 13:- Ntte: E.'?; J. Good ft Co. to J. E, House, Chicago, 13:- B. F. Bane to Gen. Dodge, New York, 13:- ' " Mr. Dillon is having daily sittings on your vouchers and ' they \7ill be Edited and placed to your credit in s few days. To make a correct showing it id necessary that I should be furnished with all sales of lands made to Dec. 31st, 18G7, showing first date of sale*; second, description; third, amount of purchase; fourth amount cash received, a-d last amount notes or other evidence of Indebtedness ♦1th lonth of time it has to run. Also furnish a statement of all moneys collected from such notes. Please have attended to Immediately, H*. M. Hoxle to Cen, Dodge, Omaha, 14:- Your letters to Mh. Snyder and myself camo last night, f rf * . / " Snyder In at Chej^enne and will be absent a weok. I shall send his r . .. . f . • • ) • ■ ■ l-^tter to him tonight. ' February' 1868. ^ f ' About'tshe question of salary, I thinlv I ought to have at least ^3600 per year. It should be more, but I told Mr. ^nyder that I should stay this year if permitted, at any price, as.1 wont give up beat, Uow I have this ppoposition to make. .1 will take the $4000 and attend to Transfer and road. The contractors can well afford to give me what the Company wont give, I leave the matter in your hands to fix up and shall abide your decis'ion. In the meantime 1 shall draw $5000 for last year, and live as econdmincaliy as I can. , , . • , ' w j, . . " - Frank Palmer is ahead in your Dist, The C.R.I.P.bill passed. I did them some good "turns in a quiet way. Everything go hg along • » K - >, • smoothly. Please remember me to Allison, Grimes, Price &c, and to your family, M . R, Morgan to Gen, Dodge, Ft. Leaven-vorth, Kas, 14; You owe me a latter, but as'l want you to help'me,'I cannot stand upon ceremony. I send you herewith a copy of a*note written this day to « friend which wili show you what I want. I*take it for f, I,. I -,,,, . , , granted that no officer of the armj' is worth a continental who does not possess soldierly pride. It injures an officer to have this pride wounded, particularly when it is incurable, Wlien an officer ic injured, a'good officer, the army Is injured. It wounds any officer possessing self respect, to be placed under a junior by commission. ; f:- ' . • p - _ • I therefore you to do what you can to have staff officers placed on an equality with officers of the line in this respect. February 1868, As matters are now, I am liable to be coramanded by a Lieutenant. I did myself when first enterin'ji; the army have a etaff officer, a major, under my ^co'Wandi ' Siich things must injure "the army, and I for one wish to see such-a state of things rendered"by regulations im possible. :/ 'if 'tc/ui*:? ' * Note: A. A. Humphreys to Hon. Henry Wilson, Washington^ 14:- J. E. House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 15:- " * * '' * ' *• Yours of the 9th asking information about map has been received. I made tracings and sent them to Mr, Evans as requested by him. He made some metnion about stations being put on and it would have to go to Sanders for that purpose, ,I wrote you several ^ys ago telling you that W, B, Bent had ^ • « . . » ■ • , , gone to Sanders as agent, also sent you a copy of instructions furnishod him, Mr, Bates and Hqdges are here; do not hear anything from Mr. Blickensderfer, I fill have Bockee go doWn on Monday and see about your timber land. What disposition do you want made of Max'.Toll and Apploton? In the absence of instructions I shall send them to Mr, Evans and let him dispose of them as suits him beat. It will also bo necessary to mMce some change in the stock; shall I use my judgment in the matter of selling and buying? Some of the mules are hardly dufficlont to stand another season's work. Stock Is quite cheap, and they will sell to better advantage now, than after they become totally February 1868, , unfit for service of any kind, and thefy can be replaced to better advantage' here 'than further west, y • - - • r • ■ Thg new appointees are-beginning to report, and am .fearful that we will have more on our hands 'than we will Icnow what to do vith, unless som.e of them be a'^t: too the Salt Lake parties, .1 have not .been able to do as much towards -etting soundings ready Id: send you • 'as I ekpected viheh I last wrote you, but time I hope Will bring all things right#. ' Mr, Hudnutt is now looking after the sounding partitss and has also the working up of the notes under lii-s supervision, Mr. Lambalch has been engaged for the past month in making a map for Mr. Snyder from Chicago to the Pacific Ocean and British possessionf south ta 34° latitude,^ It is for advertising route for passenger travel. Looks .very wail. a Ttm :::■ '''XO Your tolegbam just received. Will act immediately, - H 'ifff.t ,-/■ ' :r Ji L - 'ft J;-.-,l ..' 'h »'*'■' rion. Wote: Jas, A. Evans to E, House, Pt. Sanders, 15:- a: ' , - • "I-i' , - ■ -"8 r-nsflw Hote: W, K Besnt to J, E. House, Ft. Sanders, 15:- 0. Ghanute to Oen, Dodge, Kansas City, Mo, 16:- Your favor of the 31st January was handed me yesterday by • 0 ■ ..i- ' '.J uo .If : , ' Dr, M, ', Robbins, r- ' ■ I ''i .1 , r ".o ' .' • I regret that I cannot give you as full and valualbe information about the bridge we propose to construct here as I should like, for want of sufficient information about all the circumstances of the case; February 1868, . -i frT my own aj^pointment only dating from tthe 1st of this month and otir surveys not having progressed su£ficlently tO settle every detail of the work, we have as yet only commenced the accumulation of materail and ascertained the following facts:. "" ' • -■ 1st. .The Narrowest .point We can find in the river at medium stage is a' out 700 "feet between banks, and it is 1300 at the point v;e propose" for the location of ox^^ bridge:, ;diich will be a uut 1400 feet long. I send you a rough map, which wiTl' sdrve to give you: an idea of the locationj": the red showing '«^r contemplated lines', Crossin-g q* ' just below the great bend of the river, and about 1 1-2 miles below ■ the mouth of the Kansas/.Khef'HTe compelled to approach the bridge through a bluff of eartti irfbee* 'jO feet high,, with an 8^. curve, and to ^ cross the river at an angle of 720 with the current. As the current hugs the ,south lifrr Kansa* City shdr«',' '«ir firWt span cannot be much more than 100 feet. Next we propose a draw 360 feet long, then 2 • 1 • • • ^ . spans 250 feat each, which brings us upon the sand bar, and 2 spans of ^ • t • • 150 feet each take us to the bank. We shall require in addition about 1-2 mile of trestle work to pass flood waters. We find an extreme distance of 36 feet between high water of 1844 and low water of 1860, and the north shore being a bottom 3 miles 4 • wide, a ''high bridge" is quite out of the question. The conditions I of a law bridge are fixed by the act of Congress making ours a post • j route viz: "Draws 160 feet span ii: clear and the adjacent apand 250 February 1868» feet each; the bottom chord t6 be 10 feet above the highest water : .mark (the extreme variation at St. Louis .between high and loiv water I. is 41 feet 4 5"*4 inches; at Quincy it is 2C feet and at Burlington -*i': 19 ft) It so happens that'we can save very little money if any by • disregarding the act of Congress, ahd building upon state charters, and WG shall probably comply with them in every particular. 2d. The bluff on the Kansas City side is composed of robk Ciul towards the'bottom, and this rock which is nearly bare near the s.hore, .• say 15 feet under low water-^ "stretches quite acrbss the river, dipping however so that on the other shore it is 4bout 80 feet iui-ler low water and overlaid with sand, We shall go to the rock with all the piers exposed to the full wash of t,he current, the deepest being about 38.ft, below'"low water, and the water 24 feet deop. -f. ■ 3d., The^ coot of the entire structure will be about $500 ,000 for a R. R. bridge alone; should a;.*agon Ip'idge'be added,,as has been • proposed, it will be'aboattt $700,000* 1 1 a •• n a 4th, (OUST ordinary^i)i»ra will be 7 feat wide oh top, with a cat ion of -3-4 inch, per foot each side; the piers at the end of the draw will be 8 feet wide, and thar draw, pier 30 feet in diameter. « 6th. Wo have not fully decided upon the superstructures, buu will phobably erwct a Howe wooden truss; iron ds now too dear, I send this information for your pwn exclusive use, and have hitherto i»eftffied to glWe It to' the newspapbra or to the citizens of the place February 1868. as all our plans are not yet perfected. n The bridge afSt. Charles is to Consist of 4 spans of Terick's iron suspension truss with wooden top chord, 325 feet spans, with a draw 214 feet long or 200 feet in clear, to. slide up and down.T?erti- , cally.upon guides and to lift up 107 feet.- Ours willmbe a pivdt draw. We have no doubts of . ourability to confine the river "permanently t ^^^its present channel; the peculiar location selected, just below the great bend of the river, enabling us to do so by suitably shaping the one,shore against which the whole- forpe of the. upper river impinges, •'cl • S can perhaps give yoTi other information about strength and cost of superstructure, method of putting down loundati-onej when ycu have your own plans further'matured, and should be very ^ happy to meet.you at any time and tell yop the littie we kpow. You may find a short trip; here, after the river opens, and lyepbeing oper ations, more satisfactory than correspondence end if you.will drop me a note a few days before hand« I sha" 1 laafce it appoint tp meet you. -.-o - fS- , Hoping to have been of some slight usej, add not., te-have tired yon with this long letter, I remain. r w. S.'Hoitgea to Gim.-Dettge, Odaha, 16j ---P: ' wn-' - '1 arrived here oa thfer liMUt and am-prepared to pccompany Mr, Blicksnederfer westward* the momeint he reaohaf^^ere, Capt. Bates started for Salt Lake? yesterday, tly object in writing is to send you-the following' extract from a February 1868, ? -r .r.. -• • . t ^ letter just received written by V. Ives of C. p. r. r. engineers. "Stevenson" (his first asst,) made some examination of the country between Bear Lake Valley and fiache Valley and found no lines possibly practicable except via Blacksmith's fork ( stream flowing into Cache Valley) and this only possibly so, as he was obliged to leave his work sooner than he would on account of heavy snow storms. Thought there is a heavy divide between Bear Lalce and the Fork, Stevenon thinks it possible to get a line through here but says it "• - t * will require very heavy work ed grades, but will probably save 20 or 30 miles in distance over any other route. Had it not been so late in the season I should have made a detailed survey of it. 'f ■ ■ t ' On the strength of this letter I wouJid siibmit the suggestion .f » of thorough instminental survey Instead of the reconnoissance sug gested in my report. My report being hastily written is im.perfoct and it is my intention to attach thereto some addenda, I stibmit r. .' iT'. two in this letter which I desire to have inserted. In relation to reconnoissance of crest of Wahsatch ^Duntaina, • • - . ' . : ' particularly refirred to in summary of report, add, ' " t. "This marked depression is formed by a characteristic featurQ of the country, one that is presented wherever the lowest passes are found. Streams leading on the eastern slopp of the high range of < * « t » ~ a . » mountains to the east of Cache Valley (ibuble upon themselves and flowing through this depression empty into Cache Villey-a succesgj^Qj^ February 1868. * • • • • • . . . t ^ ■ ■ nj *. 1 . . . ^ ^ . low ridf^es form the divide betxveen this depression and Bear Lake V • ^ - Valley." - • 1 '"S ''■.* ■ ■ T '■ .V • . . I . ^ In relation to attempts to improve head of Echo, after the I • • - . '• - . . . .. . words "Attempt to improve this line in 1865 was abandoned as imprac ticable" insert, - "Vide Reed's report on surveys made in 1865, page ■ ' ■ . • . . . ■ j; 3, clause 3 and4," , "h: : V. Note; Gen. Dodge to J. E. Hoiise, 17:- (Washington) t ' , Note T. H. Bates to J. E. House, 17:- 9'fM' ■ ■ Note: A. L. Mortimer to J. E, House, Waterville, Ma. 17;- , ? t *^0 J. Blickensderfer, Jr. to Gen. Dodge, Philadelphia, 17:- I have just seen Mr» Morris and engaged liim for chief of party at $2000 per annum, I go west tonight but party will not bo together at Omaha before Saturday or Monday next. fO ■ ■ . Please assign Mr, Maxwell to me as second in the party of Mr, • • • ^ Morrle, as X desire to make that arrangement. All the rest of my men are engaged, and I hope there will be no father delay. Note: New York, 18, M. L. Sykes, Jr. acknowledges receipt of my letter of 15th, and hopes"l will keep them advised, and has written . • . . r . ■ r. • V - ■ ^ . .. Mr, McComb protesting against action depriving their company of perfect equality in respect to transfer ground, supcriptions, &c,, ' ' '' .'nuol H. J. McComb to Gen. Dodge, Wilmington, Del., 18:- ■ . .c r.'^v "• : , V, • Yours of 17th 4nst, is at hand. Tell Ames you must have a e- .... . . . V. February, 1868, thousand shares of this U. P. R, R. stock at 75 or,80 and offer him 3000 shares West Branch Coal, Iron & Liunber Company, stock,at 6 per share worth 10 or more, I send you a book containing every informa tion a out it. and cost for balances.. Say to him a friend v/ill ^ ■ • .-i . carry it for you until you can pay for it in f\ill. I think if you press him hard you can get it out of him. I wrote Seymour Saturday night after I got hone about our advice to send tlie maps as you requested to me here. It has not come to hand, I will go to How York tonight or tomorrow and will get them personally and send them to you, buy Senator Grimes' stock in Pacific ^ Road. He hfas 880 shares. Get his ;-.est figures and let me know. Dont r^^Q^tion my name in this at all. Ask Wilson for your act. Perhaps , J^etween Grimes and Ames .we may get 1400 or 1600 shares. Dont let the boy from the Now York pffice take back with him the profiles, of these surveys, J shajl bo in Wasliington tiiis week, ■ ■ c *.!x ■ Saturday or Mopday i^ext, .. I have a plan to submit tp you for an operation in Pacific road, ' - • - o ' n1 r w whereby we can make, a good deal of money; keep shady, W.Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Cheyenne, 18:- r . Your letter of 9th and dispatches of 16th and 18th receivod here this, morning. I, telegrapb. id Mr, Hoxle to send you a dispatch giving amount to be, charg^ad to oonstruction to Dr. Is', also for February 18S8. ■ ■• ■■ f ■ '. : ■ . ■ , . . " > ';o - ' '-■ . ■• • last month* Will hereafter have the statements sent to your office monthly and will forward you a copy. Have put on Mr. Ham (brother of the N.Y.Ham) as Gent. Accountant aad, if I am not mistaken in his capaicity, will be able hereafter o get up all statements promptly. Heretofore have done most of the systematizing mysftlf, tut with ail other work could not'give it ■ c tv.\ - :c 1 proper attention. Weather splon&id yet. drains all on time and business good. Have about sixty miles of iron here, and am bringing as fast*as possible. Went to'Sanders Saturday, returned last night", H. do'.vn on the^^ route and never a better time to work a large force than now, I think a thousand morS men could be started to advantage. Masonry at Dale " ■ r. • r ' r • ■ Creek vYill be comoleted next week; timber mostly on the groi nd and a large force framing timber. My opinion is that the bridge will be ready as soon as the grading Is. If I'ine weath r continues track might ve laid to the summit and iron accomulated there instead of here. Sand ■ ■ - • ' g * ' ^ ^ engines can take only nine cars iron from here to the'summit. • * ' ' A ^ There is today cohsiderable excitement here*'in regard to the discovery of gold and silver near hale Creek. Some"of the laborers on grade have gone on to prospect. These discoveries will help us ' ■ , - r j-f some in business, but hurt us more I fear in constrviclion, •»ri o"' ^ , r . The N. Y. office 1ms not tola me what they think of last year's lie ^ ■ : ''Alv-' ' ■"■\?'V^v; February 1868. ♦ -rt •• operations. I think we make a "fine sliowing. ' W, B. Besnt is at SaMarsrwaiting the conset of Gon. Gibbon to sell lots. There.appears to be a demand already for. good locations, and I think the Cotiipony will make some money there;,"'"' MuchmorO;is a man superior to Bean in every respect. Came here in '66 with^first class testimonials from Chicago roads and is thorough ly fMillar with:the movement of trains. AIthought not in the ring. Bean selected Muchmore to control trains in his absence. He Is i thorough.in.discinline, a gentleman at all time's, and strictly temper ate; attiruhtes which his predecessor did not possess. , rn/'. . The road-will make moioey by paying Casement I-IO more phr mile> and charge him tariff rates. I will advocate opposing by |,he company the transfer of materials, at Omaha. Indications are favorable for our getting' this year most of the Sant'e Pe trade. Last week we received hero from Omaha, sixty-thousand (60,O^0) pounds mdee» for Fort Hinon, New Mexico, s.i^t from St,-Louis via Chicat^' and Council Btttiffs. Smoky.Hill route Is getting desperate on rates, anA we may.htoPi'to out dotn. If Indians are quiet we,.ought to get thio year also a good portion of the .-Montana freight, - flflll go to Omaha in morning. Hoxie-will make a aplendid railroatier/ itod can already fill the bill better than any man who could be sent herSr ' If the Dlroctors will only-place a little confidence in usand let us alone, wo can make good reports of business. February 1868. Win, J. McAlpino to ^?en. Dodge, ,10:- ■ r f. : .In 1852, Major (then) Rw Delafi eld'made a repoi^t to Congre on the improvement of the Hudson river belo;7'Albany, .1 am exceedingly anxious to procure a copy of this report, and I believe that if'yoU' - cannot procure it-, from the Congressional document room, that on ap plication to the topographical efigiheCr or. Engineer Bureau, they w6uld supply you with a copy. May I a$k.:you to make such request and if you succeed to forward it to me?' *.' "o r ' I have received your'report on the branch of the U. P, R, B. to Montana, Oregon, Ac will youdo me-the favor■to send a copy to Chas. Hutton Gregory, President.JOf InSt* of G. Engineersj No. 25 Great George St., Westminster, Londxjh!® In writing to htm-today, I have instanced your work and quoted fmiatfingri 1-1, what I regard as a con-- 'oentration of eXprfeibion bf AmericaiiP program.; in few words than I ever met .wilh. "The creator fiormbdo tho^ route; the .inptlct ofitheq^-r Buffalo sought it, followed by. the savage-and noy-replaced "highest dovelopeman't of civilisation, the Railway." I quote frora^ recollection and itfuy nol have the words exactly rights • I am to (fellvey an address at Albany upon the "Public Wcxcks of "that State, and their irffluonce ort arid from: those of the West, and the School of englhCiW'ing ifhloh they have developed**." shall-take, the liberty of q««ilaag«jrO»ir. expression in one of my illustrations. •* le - ..r. ifmL ■ Kf' ■ -■ 'i , February 1868, I am -.Yaitinc until the return of my brother, vrho has some of my plans of iron columns, when I will forward you the specifications which you desired. My general idea of an iron pier would be, two columns of 8 feet diameter driven to^ GO feet below low water, with an expanded base ' e • - ,: .w first of iron and then of concBete- X braced above the bed of the river, with a startin from 2 feet above to low water sloping up stream 1 to 1, The u^iper end su.-ported on two small columns (18" would answer) or if logd are encountered on one of 3 feet diamter, r ' The ice breaker can be of .iron, but I greatly prefer wood - and I ■ also like the idea of extending the wood outside of the ^two main columns, merely as guard of fenders, . , n:' • " • • ■ ' The other plan which I shall submit is to make a foundation of « iron piles extending, to within 4 feet of low water, cap them with a >V j heavy ^llage of tiniber (below water) and erect thBBe on a stone pier of such size as you wish. Six such piles of 4 feet diamter or 8 of r. ■ ' 1 ' ' T' " * > ' 3 ft. wQUld gl"tee the neceqsary support, ^ ^ ^ Please drpp me a line to express your wishes on the above points. Note: W, ..B. I?ent to J. F, House, Ft. Sanders, E. T. 18:- Note: J. H. Linville to J, L. '.lilliams, Philadelphia, 18:- Edward M. Stan-ton to Go®, Dodge, Washington, 18:- • * « .. The General of the Army has sent to this department for instructions, Sanii^el B* WeilVs letter to you of Feb. 3rd, respecting February 1868, the building of shanties and selling liquor along the line of the Union Pacific Railroad. Tlie views of the Department are set forth in the accompanying copy of a letter of this date, addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, which is sent for your information, A. A. Hunphreys to Gen. Dodge, Washington, 18:- I send you cisclosed copy of a letter to the Hon. Henry " Wilson, with project of a bill upon the subject of brevets. Note; J, L, Williams to Gen, Dodge, Ft. Wayne, 19:- * Has hearddnothing from Bridge since he left If corssing » . , » . • • • is to be at Childs Mill would suggest a competent Engr, to mal:e survey and final location before water rises. The tunnel is the ugly feature in this line, but tlieir'engineer think& there is a little, objection to tunnel being on a curve, especially with double track. JO ■' ■ , . • - . . ^ . . J. L, Williams to Gen, Dodge, Port Wajme, 19:- ^ ' i: ' ■ ■ - • .1 . .. In pursuance of your suggestion I enclose tracing of general " - • . .. • - , . . . plan of trestle b Idge from which I made my estimates, togetlier with a bill of materials which f have made with much care, having*the*v;luable aid of the draughtsman of the P.R.W, & C,Ry. office. That you may better judge of the comparative merits of this plan, I explain the principles on which It la made# . « • ■ 1st, Prom long exporleiice arid observation t decidedly pi'efQi' short spsn in a case like this. It is cheaper md safer to stretch only so far as a stringer with a corbie will give the necessary February 1868. strength without bracin-r. Viflh |i£ ^ 2d. The stringers r.ight be doubie length - 36 faet- but with the corbie and the double stringer., trnd the bolts and the cross ti^s the Ti \ , . .. connection is perfect, w>iile at 18 ft. length you get better tiinbbr> -. - in the fohest.^hen thelong timber has been culled, and also at a . less price. :i fV" 3d. By hewing thp stick 16 inches square, and splitting it, you can better detect defects, and placing the two halves 3-4 of. an^. inch ^ apart they season and last.betteiv -The corbie has the,same advantages. A stick 16 ft, long 14 x 16 inches makes,4 corlbes, or the will sprin,'^ by, to get one out of. a log- the side.s being sawed into to " . otw avoid waste. i ■ * • 4th, I prefer only one length of post from sill to cap, even. , though the Bent were 50 ft< high. The few,Joints the better. The 4» * lateral jwid longitudinal bracings steady the posts in all directipns about as well as tf thera was a cap, .Tl^ extra cost,of delivering the^e long posts is compensated in the smaller cost of framing. I have heretofore bviilt upon this general plan; have seen it tested and havp much confidence in its. being the best. With 4 piles t - - • - Tinder each. Bent it will bo very stable, T. ough the span is 2 feet iBor:e than is genorally used yet, the deep stringers and corbies.givd • • - • - E e ■ , . extra stran^lV# thn sanction of some of, ou^ soundest engineers but must be F-oll fun4 ^the strdingers eppecially, of cho.^ce pine. February 1868. It is less complicated than the longer spans and can be repaired by ordinary carpenters. The side walk is only for workmen and watchmen, I have taken less c&re to arrangfe exactly the /ill of iron, .. . ^ bolts, &c. than I have in the timben work, but it is probably about right. The engineer will, of course, revise the quantities of iron and timber, if you build on this plan. * •' In revising my Estimates for trestle bridge, I think there is less margin than in the River Bridge, thodgh'with good"management you *can build for it. For all the timbeh except piles, caps and strings for temporary track, further time might be gtven for delivering, and the framing and raising need not be contracted until the bridge is well advanced. This I'would let to a good, honest mechanift, who, " himself, does the^work, * ' The* high embahloiient on the bottbm Is &'heavy' Job, The base will be made from the River bottom, but a largo part by a train of cars. It should be started as' Soon as lobated. For all this work and fro the tunnel you want an accurate and thorough engineer. The plan of trestle is of course, adapted to all crossings, I made a comparison Of 54 ft, spans, using same number of piles per 1000' ft, putting 12 under bach Bent, It cost $l6 per ft. over the 18 Ft. Spans, and would be less afife and more difficult to renair. We should not allow the stringers and posts to bb picked u^p -at Chicago, Clinton or odds and/sendrf,- but go into a Virginia forest, 'i'yrr- ■ fri February 1868. For the stringer there should be prompt action to get them in time for temr)orary bridge, - , . ,, Mr, Cochran, the builder of our shops here, thinks the whole A ^yill V ,of posts and stringers, will be sawed at the mill. , , Si H. 11, Hoxie to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 19:- - • 'fo! ■ ' '■ tS3. . .rtfi- •K . Got your .report this mom+ng .ajid gave it to ,Duncombe. I ■/ant three more - Mr, Dun combe wants one. copy sent to each member of Iowa General Assembly. ^ ^ . . . , Snyder out West; will return,soon. I telegraphed you about f- .. « . f construction act, yegterdaj-; will send you January act, today, I think, . ■ - . .. 'K . Weather warm and,,pleasant and work in^Biack Hills progressing, • - Mr, Snyder telegraphed me that lOQO.men more could be worked at an advantage on the grade. I am sending them out fast as I can. Our.bridge still holds good, although the ice is very rotten, J, Duff to Gen. Dodge, Boston, 20:- li '5 '" , Yours of IBth is received and contents noted. The Hanni- , , bal & St, 3to^..it. is thought will,pay a dividend this year. The Land Grant Bonds were practically taken oare of (so I am told by Mr. Joy, the President of the C. B. & q, and who has large interest in it). The interest on the out-standing bonds can be paid by the interest accruing in the lands that arp already ^old,, ^ou must remember that > hoXI'G .f'.lMC ..... •m February 1868, . r»'J ttur,'-. - -.-- n.fT ' ' I do not advise you to buy U. P. R, R. Stock, although I think it ^ ' very good, 'because I never advise any one ^in pecunfary matters, r . ' - . - »• " •• ' *Vv' I do *not expect to be in Washington until after my son's marriage which will be about the middle of March, Keep me 'txjs'ted about Con- \ gressional action relative to TJ, P. R. R ' J* L, Williams to Gen. Dod.^e, Fort Wayne, 20:- . I send you yesterday some suggestions as to locating price of Childs^Hlll line,'if adopted, I think. Col, Hudnutt in his ^profile flattened the grade in curve to 25 o? 5 tb'nths at my suggeso ° tion. This will do if curve is 4 or 5 , I turst Mr, Wolcott may down to 4° or 4|-° at the outside. ' { rm i >'• I see ny way to get the tunnel straight, as if yoy dfld, the ^eep cut at each end would be on curve'still sharper, 'f' think much care arid skill should be used ifi this location and In fixing precisely the lind of bridge, 'I hear nbthing from New York'or Omaha, If*we can get the high grade into Mud Creek Valley down to 6,1^, 'then a few years hence, *ith out present traffic, the Company will cut down the Blkhorn grade. The lntermeiS.ate 40 ft, grade can bo Cheaply, as when ^ol't would hot stop a train of 25 or 30 cars. You may find atone at Childs Mill for foundation and head walls of tunnel with 1 mile haul, . - t. i Sidney Dillon to Den, Dodge, 20 (New York) February 1868, ■Iv.Cf Mr. Renderday, our clerk at Fort Sanders, :wote me a letter saying that he was afraid that Evans was down on.him. T wish you would see Evans about it, as he is a man I sent there end is a first rate man. He tbdnks that Evans wants his own men. You set it right before you leave; do it in a way that will make it pleasant for them both. I think Renerday is mistaken; Evans is all right, or means right. ' ' Wm, J. McAlpine to Gen, Dodge,' Stockbridge, 20:-" T. . I have received your la-fet^r in regard to the expansion of tbe iron columns| but I cannot perceive the nature of the trouble to whioh-ydu allude, .The dix story buildings in Broadway and elsewhere •dfem to'ha-vfe bean built without regard to expansion, (it the bridge sfeta should be an inch highdr in summer than in winter, I can see no objection, '"here.thi ii^ braces are introduced between th® columns, their eloping length is more than the vertical length, but in such ehort bitoa'thla difference.in their expansion is inappreciable, even less thftn It would be on the Mteaers of the trusses above. In 'to filling the odiuxBas with masonry and resting the cA Bridge thafeon^instead of tipoh'th iron rim, I may remark • that.the .t I adhesion between the Inasonry and..the interior surface of fhe iron and ■Ute projection of >ts flanges would result-in bringing any weight which m4.|5h't-'%e placed u^-on the fllilng( of-whatever material^ upoh_th . c ' ' shell within a #ls%Miee. of tai. or fifteen feet belpw the tof). The Inglish npaoti«a ''Wlh llans, but. I m-m.perfo^otiy ple^r that the true Febmiary 1868, 'Ttii. /! method is tq rest the superstructure directly upoq the rim of the "ot; , : .columns, that is, upon a properly prepared cornice, on which the .. t cross bearing beams will "rest an4 to_which they will Ue-rbolted,^ i :"" I am now drawing out sketcheg for a pier which would be applicable to a case like yours, -yhich I will be glad to show you when we meet next, i My fourth lecture will be .given in Albany .next week- on the "School of :Engineering developed by the Public W.orkq o^ New York." • to n 'prefaced by a discussion or"'^he effects :which they have produced o.Cr"' upon the West as well .■as-upon the interest^ of thfi State itself." I would .be glad to have you there, ^s I shall take care to ' ■eT'M'Kl give the proper plaCe in the profession to the old Canal Engineers ^ • : ■ ^ of the country. If you can give'me any points in regard to the Canals of your state, I would be very glad, , f - ■, 0- - The fifth lecture will be given in Boston, and the sixth i. V ,! IfV'ltther at Chicago or Cincinnati. r^If yon-meet any of the gentlemen of Chicago ho would bo interested in the matter, you can saygto Miem ♦" that if 1 oan sooure hn appreciative audience in Chicago of tolerable • ' ■ size i would prefer giving it at that place. One ef my subjects not ::C ' ^et touched upoli is the "jamerican Railway practice, constrasted ith .that of ICurope," and I would give either a separate evening to • ' J Wfotmdatl'onfi* or enb^ay it in the Railway lecture. ' J. L, Williams to Oen. Dodge, Eort Wayne, 20:- . /v' l!-" Mr, John ■Bochrane'of thj-s city infors»di-ai«>. today that in case February 1868, •f ' the framing and raising of the trestle bridge or-the- entire building c of it, shall be let ]Dy cbntract", he would be. glad to give you a bid; could you secure that Mr. C. will be notified by sending this letter ^to the engineer in charge pr otherwsie. ■ : For 20 years lip, C. h^s beer, our chief builder in this city; ^ those who wanted*^ their^builfltngs erected in a faithful and complete manner, even at an extra cost giving -the work to-him. For 8 years past he has performed all framing and roofin{i, &c. by contract, . o-f the extensive shops of the P. Ft. W» &. C.N.W, ^ompany here. He will be very highly recommended by their Ghi-ef Engineer. He is compe teht and reliable; no one will perform such work more satisfactorily. •J. L. Williams to <r0n.-Dodge, Fort V/ayne, 20:- ' ■ t enclose Mr. Linville'-s letter.-^-It is valuable; please talce notes or copy and return fetter to^laa, as. I want tOrpreserve ■ such letters. . c ' 'YOU sde that •|jhe''.%ttbos ca; not be less than .8 1-2 ft» diameter. Mr. L. seems to think if but one column at each .end, it shotild be larger.''Hi thinks it'should enlarge at bottom,and this is my opinion. » whether on rock oh sand. He- thinks-,masonry better than concrete, an •' thltt Is juflBlieBt, but it will cost more. The masonry should be good, Und laid in. full mort^kr or cement,^ then if iron shall corrode masonry wdTl stand until ijKm can be replaced in some way. * "'^ It may b« wiell to mcnpidor whsHHiB Br^e ^hould be 14 or 16 ft. 129 ' *1 Pebruarj'' 1868, 3? x-.f. - clearj ^uincy & Burlington are 14, and Dubuque 16 ft, ^ Better have the very best plan 6f iron ice breaker devised and ■ estimated; then, if considered.saf$. We must see wlfiat we can do ' V7ith ®ood. • ' . • ^ ' Note: Steward' Hass to J. E, House, eouncil Bluffs, 20:- ; /lo ' Ir.' !: e. ' House-'t'o Geh. Dodge, ' Oiaaha, 21:* c " ■ " Enclosed pflease find reports of the recent examinations avweic ' made for'high bridge crossing at •Bellfevue^'- ,' 'fn' n i I have endeavored to furnish-you with all the inf orraationvthat *'1 have been able- to- obtain in. the short time allotted to me, Mr, '-i Doarr'is line strikes me as being impractica^^le from the-west side .grr- -j £he river to his connection in the Pappio, Valley, He-could no ^ have sereoted higher ground had Jbe tried eVerr ^o Jiar.d, He evidently ' took "the view that saving of distance waqi the great desideratum and ■ made his surve^'<tccordIngl!y» g'-''; j ■ ■ * i ' I hope that your ideas were carriedout fuHy in the examinatlons*! have made* Save notostopped one moment^ worked Sunday .T* nig ts and all the time, '' ■oitfl?' . ^ made no copied Of the'soundings of Chiid'g Mill or M,&U, '7« please return thfem when you get through using them, ^ " 1' will send you'a ft tfettemeht ts tpwn lot act. in a few d ys, go by IT. £. dxpress 4hf ® morning, . ^ ir/sriyddr W»eHmJ Oodfeav Onaha a.?- - . " "t "O : f YoUrd'Xl'th about the Ohteyenaae hc?ttel received-today. There 4 150 February 1868. . " ' is a hitch in the Train House which, .as near as I can get at it, is that they all want an interest in it, but nobody wants to advance any The Denver Branch and location of large shops decide the fate-'of-Cheyenne,' If :.'Richmond C, don't mo^e soon other parties will put up one or nore good hotels. Our off er -bf free freight is worth 15000 to Richmond •€,'and''I • will tell them that tliey-nust move quick or I will charge them-drariff rates. * •- ■ ol-'o'J. E. House to Gen.-Itod^e, Cmaha, 21:- ' In sending off'maps, profiles &c this morning, 1 omitted this ijiizp. You speak of'It, In .one of your letters as showing country south of Glenwood. Thinking you might want-to refer o it in your examinations of this question, I send it, : Mr. Evans is/here organizing and getting ready for the season' wofk. I had the stock brought'in from Elkhom today and aM getting thoB ghod.will dhlp thsm Monday, " , ■ mThe■toe'ia unsafe and n© more soundings can be donb^on the water. V/lll *o©t> working'at Child's Mill'on the last line run (by the way, one of tho profiles sent this morning shows last line ^n crossing the Rivorf you will roadtly see there is a* marked improve ment) by aeftdlng skiff down to cross owef-will Work Hefe'as''We can cross R, Bridge "while it lasts," ,»*rU h 1'' A " finydoP to Gen. Bodge, Omaha 21f-' k- « r-H" ff, W. B. Wlllard, Su-t. of this Dlv.-of the*ir#st8fn- Onion Tel February 1868, ' }■ Qompanyj' will '.vrite the C-en. ,Manager of this line at V/a'ahlngton.'.that ' '8-11 dispatches' to an d fron^ you will bd free over their line west of the Missoiiri River; same as to despatches of Mr. Ames, and others on R. R^> F;u3lness. If you prefer having the dispatches sent over our line . fr^ . to Port Sanders,..'direct to my pare here'and thp will transfer at + once to our office. Weather hot.. . 0':;. . .0 rin iJ-r; H. M. HO'Xierto Gen-. Dodge^ Omaha, SI;'** 'nr Messrs, Millard.& Kountze start in the morning for New York as a coTPniittee to. repr^spnt the. citizens of Omaha before the "Bridge Committee", Of course, it is needless for me to say a word . , about themxor their mission to yoa,'but as a prospective citizens of this city and state, I want to explain one'or two matters, Ist. In regar^to the lapds voted by Omaha to the:N,W;RY,; • fif ■■ the amount ramaihlng-due i&o*; Ihji-|(ayor has *again'issued a proclama- -yjfi -^ tion to the voters calling an election to vote on he question of the issue of another $60,000 to pay, the-$7500 due the :N«V>'.Ry#, and I ' 4 . am assured • that It will earry# The responsible'citizens of Omaha please themsalrcs that it shall.be paid, and I firmly believe it will, .1" , jor ' ■ ' • 2nd, Location of Bri4g#»«You■are aw^re that I wad always against 5 the tolegraph crossing as I think that would bo a failure as a bridge. A High bridge is my idea, ^nd train crossing my choice; why? because it would accomodate 4-road3* It^woUld build up2 towns. Council T ^,:^ ;j Bluff3 and Omaha; .would not di-vlde and distrct the people; would not February' 18681 make 6 small towns- but 2 large cities; is central for all roads from the East and common to all. Giying neither a large advantage over the other; would concentrate.all the business dt the eastern • - • terminal station of our road and not make three terminal stations for us and therefore three sets of men—keeps the v/hole business under the eye of one man .and Jiis assistsints. J5 • The people of,Ojaaha appeal .to that Committee and to you ,in .a spirit of fairness that this should be done, They^appeal to your., magnanimity_and gpod, fello-vshlpP v ■ ■ t The reason why I write this is,that.the citizens of Council Bluffs and Omaha are at present very ..much alarmed and dont know ^ where to look for help, but to you, and I have be jneeked to write, • V " • 0 " r ■ I am done. « •J :v: H, J, McComb to, Ge^. Dp^gp,, u'ilmlngton, Del. 2;:- t •• /* -• r f ,I have yours of the 17th inst, I saw Tracy and have no doubt ..but tha.t hte .will be found all right; for location, and exhcnage grounds, « . .. . ^ I could not get your report to me, Seymour had It, in his office and , l>e. away at .V,aPhington,, , . , , , . I am with, you entirely, pn this business, ^d sha^l^ do what I can to carry out what Is the olearly defined duty of the Union Pacific •a • Railroad comjiany - tP-wit- cross at Child's Mill; it is the point fix d by the God of the Universe, and must be recognized- in_lt9 full accepttation by his creatures, and so bridge it, ^ ^ iif ■ W .133 February 1868, "XiJnu How do 'you progress with yOur plans?' When shall you he ready? I'sned hy this mail the papers you asked'for just received from New York# i will see you in Washington Monday, I think, * ' J. L. Williams to Gen. Dodge, Fort Wasmo, 22:- • ^ I have yours of IStR and 19ty, It is well 'to mal^e"thorough survyes at Belleuve. Who heads the party? If Hudnutt is there hs might help as he made the other surveys and estimates, and could make all on same principle. " I would first fix point f or * excharige ground 1 1-2 or 2 miles further south, as certainly Joy will not go farther north than the proposed new point. Then run to cKiids tdiil line"from that, so as to get distance and cost. Then ruft down river'to proper exchange grounds^ opposite Bellevue and run a high bridge line, on striaght lino with 2900 ft, tunnel", and'also the befet line'crossing south'With 800-1000 ft tunnel, same as Ghilds Mill. Let your engineers first compare those two lines west Of Bellevtie, ftnd decide which is the true engineering line, on the basis of my report,' say $80,000 per mile, which for the entire business of U. P. R. R. is as near right as can bo gotten at. At least so mnk Jarvis, Gardner, Sheiver, Gen. T. •". 'orris, Blickensderfor, &o. ' ' .-(! »- ,, , • ' t hat Some compar'laon I think will show l,ho long line to be the "true line. Mr. Joy £ preavme does not expcet the 2900 ft. tunnel line to bfc built, but uses it to'give shorter comj^risons. It would never bo built, I think, though I have no figures to make comparisons, but you ^ February 1868. • r' Should have it done. Having fixed the proper lino, '.vest -of river, then i -direct your engineers to maJce:a • careful engineering comparison, in- - ■ eluding dding the business and building the.road, and maintaining and running ♦Omaha branch. In the comparison -I would assume that about 9-16 of whole UP. buainess coiro from N« Western & R. I. Road, and t • * 4 7,16 from Burlington & St, Joseph Road*; »- r . . - n The only way tO'bring the matter properly before the Board is by comparison, giving the figures and bringing it.all into a nut-shell. How else will such mgn as MePee, Banlcs, Asburn, Cisco and Macy underiwa-'sjand how to vote? I dont mean a scientific, algebraic comparison " ■ which confuses, but'plain statement of figures. • /• e You ©tight to have an assistant-engineer at Washington to figure all the time for you on such matters. You, of course, have no time; only direct. I will Assist you when I can, x. "Uti ^ W. Snydor to Gen, Dodge, Omaha 7JSb a I you %po long letter tl^is evening without knowing the result of yesterday's ^meotinq in New York, I now place in yoxir ' hands my r^ecignation as dupt, of this Road^ I take this course for the reason, hat I wish you to b« relieved of all anxiety ot responsi bility In my departaant, and am not willing that you should Jeopardise ■ ' your own interests in trying to defend me,. ^ tf. I,have always believed that my-appointment as Supt, was owing w • ' 'toe your kind efforts, and I know that you have been my firm sup ortor C j. * February 1868. ,■ rc T' rtf^^ ■since. I can assure you. General, that I am .deeply "grateful for the Confidence that you have manifested and that I have endeavored not to abuse it. I can leave the road with clean hands and with-the satis faction of knowing that I have tried to perform my duty. J * H.* M.* Hoxie to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, <i2:- . o I wrote a letter last night-to you in behalf of citizens of Omaha, I'did it-because they are very nsuch alarmed and I want them • - i \ tO~Oome to your terms and to look to ybu and. you only. I'gues S) they will keep their promises hereafter with you. ' j Our bridge still holds good-iron and all material goftii«>along nicely. We have had no'sno- to delay us'an hour so far. eWfPk in the Black Hills progressing^with a prospec '-Of being ahead Of the track in the spring. Evans and" Hudnutt %oing #e3t tonlghti Blickensderfer not yet here. • f o , ■ jjy wife and I join irf our best to you and yohrs. i nX ' " w. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, ' Yours of the IBth received last evening." Irwlll looko out ' for'^Sfth '^nd Colwell and"will take good care of them, " * ' Wells, y.'CJo. have some f400,000 wotth of wAgons and stock which they used for Govt. trains last year"and which I think they would sell cheap. We ought to get this way part of the Govt. shipments to New Mexico. I dont know hot much goes there or who to figure with. I February 1868, wrote you from Cheyenne that we were getting via Chicago and Cheyenne goods for parties at Fort Union froifl St. Louis. ' We made no deduction from tariff rate to secure it. Are getting constatly freight and passengers to a:nd from ^anta Pe, Pueblo, and all say our route is the 'best, less ftagon transportation and a tIu?ough a much better and safer country. You ISsaow/ of «course, all about the routes* If War Departmdnt would order the Government supplies this ' way, I ^^think the contractPrs haS rather haul frOTft-Ckeyehne thfth Cayote at same rate per mile. rr. .n !. e to ^ Wi Shyd©'r''ta Gen, Dodge,' OAtsbia, t ' "■ ' T enold^#*''^tatement Of items making thd |509,542,38, charged to Construction April ""1st to Deomeber 31st. Charge for "improvement of track® is fof rAAaing banks wft4n absolutely tiecessary, and not for ordinary repairs'. Engineering ts 'for small items supplies furnished from department, "Poreggn expenses" are items foregin purchases——- belonging'legitimately to Construction,} -a . HblM: , H, Bates to J. E. House, Salt Lake City, Utah,22: Note: H. W. Nichols to J. E. House, North Platte, 22?-- H. M. Hoxid to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 82:- ' • i j t Andrew j. Stevens,.my brother-in-law, who ie now D. S. Consul at Windsort» C. W., and Who la an intimate friend, of G^ seward, and ^Ov, Morgan-of ll«4r York> -atfiA* whb you once knew at Des'Moipes, as a Banker, Is an applicant for the position of Governor of the new February 1868. territory of Wyoming. I dont know what his chances are, but if you see Seward you may l^am. Stevens ^is a good man>. How good a':govemor he would make I don't know^ ^ rot'i 'j '• J. L* Williams to Geq* Dodge, Port WaynOj - 22:r-: rtT-"rT : fr.i. Next week I will tyy to find time to.make specifi-cations of masonry in piers^ I will state size of piers, &c. But, did ^ou not. receive a tracing^of stone piers, wooden and pneumatic piles &c which I tsent you several weeks ago? r ^Jat if you uild piers ofi. wooden piles or sink the masonry deep to the rock as they do in Quincy, Burlington and Kansas City, you cannot .pijt In foundations by contract. It must be done .by comp^J^y* I would trust no contractor with these foun- ^ dations. He would take tgo many short cuts. Nor would any prudent contr'ctor v/ho intends to perform be willing to fix a price. At Dubuque a mason may do this, but that is a simple and easy job, : rofiThe Company had better-also furnishthe outfit, such as steamboat, barge &c. In case of tubes tnd tubular piers I do not advi.se even. -In that dase the Compfuiy would probably buy,a steamboat and perhaps other-outfit, , . . . .' . I should think 8:l>*2,ft» would do for diameter of iron columns, one under each trusw with-iiHsn piers,, I think.I would make iron bridge 16 ft, clear, as It places Columns farther apart and gives more sta-.- « bility. With stone piers I would make it 14 ft. as the stono piers February 1968, would be increased in cost by a wide bridge. You should employ some competent engineer to .make specifications I for iron bridge and iron piers, and pneiamatlc on hydraulic piles. W. .Snyder-to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 23:-. Yours of 17th relating to N. Y. matters received. Have ftp,!;» '"rlever written to Mr. Dillon on matters pertaining to the road because i' ■ , - ■ j:'f • " my instructions wont permit me to do so, and have not written him in ' my own behalf because I was determined my case shoiild be settled cn "its ov/n merits and without my interceding with any Director, I can work for my friends a ghftat deal better than.I can for myself. .Have written Mr. Cook in full on the bridge question. " He wrote me from Sept* last Monday that he >tas quite ill, worn out by his trip to DeS Moiaeft sold work with'-the legislation,account C. R. i & p. It is a mistake Omaha merchants getting passes. Not one of thdm has a pass and I -m d«tly obliged to decline giving thp®. Since I took the road .'no pas a eft have bftifi given account the shipment of freight.' If we Should coftonande the'system it would be impossible to make proper dlatinction betw;een large and small shippers .and the consequence would be that we would have to give ail passes. I can assure you thatwo^aake no distinctions on account 6f-location or any other cause. J*. L> WtlMMttui♦to..O«n, Dodge, 'Fort Wayne, 24;- I consider"the wkele qi^estion on Bridge location much mixed. . / t'.Ofi fU. ■>-* t- "l? ■ ■■ . • * . ■'■ . '■' "-'1' '• .tl ^r/■ IMJ, fe lryo'-- Febmiary 1868. 0 • •>Xq'-f ' .' Hfe. On* . The wh6le question should be presented at the moetiris of the 11th and . n" , I approve of your surveys at Bellevue. I .also respectfully request XV' . that.while'your line parties are at work you direct one of them to make ■ ' a careful survey'ajld-location of suggested connections from the west ft,*• .? *: abutment on the !!♦ '(& M. crossing over the train table, and along the face of the quarry bluff to intersect ths Ainsworth line, so that this also together "with tha .Bellovue line can toe laid on the '!Big Map2 .Showing what sort of a cUrve you could get in-"what is the cost of ' ' the 1.1-2 miles and of the whole Ainsworth-line to'Point T, or Mud Creo:. ii'i' "with this connection, that it may be compared with the present track .dvemthe 66th grade, Thil grade from a point £1® ft. west of l'.> f.' might .increase at 6-10J^fr«xcapt in a curves which should be redziced If .in propottion. I recollect you told me that you had directed Mr, House, to examine this, hut did not xinderstand that he had made any such definite sturveys and estimates as to meet the object I have in view, Ae there will be tout 10 days till the meeting after you secure this, would At nOt be better to telegraph? However, you know your own business- I need not have niade-thiS suggestion. Now for the reasons. I understood Mr. Ames to say in N. Y. that if the Bur ling ton ItoAd declined o6ming up to the compromise exchange »' ground south of Council Bluffs, he was in favo^ of crossing at the Train table, and leaving the Burlington Road to build a separate bridge at a future day if they chose to do so. I hear that Mr. Ogderjk February 1868. and Mr. Sykes. have-aot heartily consented to -go furthe-r s6uth than the original exchange grcfund, at my pointO. and.your point A. The IT. Western :^olks i think still hanker for the M. & M. grossing. All crossing from this place are, as I think, only by way of suggested r:> » comparisons. I was at Chicago three days ago and was told that Mr. DHnlap had gone to OmaJja, and the papers say that he and other offi- .jt": cers of N. Western had been at Cheyenne. I think "this may be on Bridge business. ■ ■ ^ ^ nl • - * ? Row I have nothing to do with all "these conflActing interests of tha Eastvem roads except that I want a good and safe high, iron bridge and Jin' the right place and one Bridge, if they can be brought unite. But -I want to prepared with the suWeys of the connection with Ainswojrth line, so that if the ITwoard should adopt the M.&li. as they may do if Mr. Djirant on his returri shall fall in with the N. Western, I may then, if It is practicable, insist upon the Ainsworth, jLine to be constinie'tel while the Bridge is being built. Withetit having a more definite survey and estimate I could not act Intelligently or safely*. It may be that Mr, House knows all" febout this connecting line, if so he can report; but, of pOurse, I can only get the best through you I will take hold of tfip^asonry and pier spe6ifications. I find Col. Mason's specifications do not require quite as good masonry as they re building at Qulncy and Burlington. I will modify a little thoxigh not materially increasing the cost. « N ' * • *1 141 February 1868. . ^ > •: ; ', J, L. Wiriiains to^dn4 Dodge, Fort '"ayne, 24:- . '"t bnc i . Some days since I sent you Mr. Linville*s letf^r«Jand now enclose one .from Jfr. LIcAlpin. Please preserve-both.' i ' " ■ Last received yours of 21st, ^probably written before^ you'received j plan and bill of timber for trestle. Will you ^end that plan to Wolcott or shall I have another copy madfe? ' ' . . 'rt:;" ; McAlpin's views on iron piles or columns are entitled to great weight. No one in the country has so fully investigated this brnach. Et, :M. Hoxie to Gen. Dodge, Omaha 24:*^ fitol? t'* ' ■ ' TfYour. draft on Omaha National Bank is paid. Mr. Lindsey id, Cf promised long ago to pay it and I supposed he had, J Im -otj" Weather still good, Blicke nsderfer hnd everybody e-lse here, ^ . . • and all'going west. Brldgte still holds good..- rth. r;:'- (• f yj I pae'-i^u stood by Stanton: bully. . ' •;/•!* ie''! -nxilA • ■ 'W. Snyder to E. ifitmse, Oinaha, 24-:- " .'rteiuer . I encloea oomiimnloation from Gfen. Dodge, O. Kr,, iffiiich please Jos return. I have written Sen. DodgO that the only items that" ought to toe charged to contractors, in addition to the |7,500 pbr mile April , lat to December 5lst, '87, . P . .1 -ir- >I I/; ; ' Rep. of track |77.881^51. , : * ' ne® n-' :am ie''.! in t rteiftef Rep. of track J "IhrrN Brtagell Br44geto"!Tff y 20,319,85 ? ''J x:i I 98,201,46. ' • ■ ' ■ . ■ • 'C " *1 Our act. of |704,92, "Engineering" is for supplies furnished . . ^4 s. d 4 4 if. "■<0 *r!j prricS'WOj'* X' ." 'O.t? . •rt'mjtAMrn irr- ■ • ' a. t' 142 February 1868. . ■ " ypur office, and of $50,24,39 "Foreign Expenses" is for items of '■ r ponstruction which ought to be paid for by the company. The only item to be charged the contractors for expenses in January, New Bridge, $9,519,52. tr.'-- M. Rv Morgan to G«n. Dodge, Ft* Leavenworth, Kas. 24:- I was glad to hear from you. I know your work and. know you jsrorked hard. You are one of the working kind. In j'elatipn to that about which I wrote you last, I would say A that if there be added to Par. 14, page 11, Army Regulations 1863, w -the words, "Nor shall such officers be commanded by their juniors by commission" it will be satisfactory to the great majority of us. I have explained to you why the appointment of lieutenants to serve with \i,B until they; are promoted in their regiments will not do. If you cannot do anything else* let have 26 captins in all instead of 16 which we have now* This would require an increase of 9 captains. It is a littlq Small and some others nho are entirely depdendent on their are still captins, as they were at Ithe be ginning of Uie war# ? •* . <*• j ' - 1 I suppose kiMw that Gen. Easton, the worhy head of the Sub sistence Department, -jfhooi I suppose is about going on the retired liqt, wrote letter opposing any increase of the Subsistence Depart meat, aM got ften#. ?G(repat to endorse it before vthe old raan(Grant) kaevr that ere all felt th^.necessity for an increase. I do not think there ia ene of ua ca|t• h(|re. eh©, if put on out oath, .would not state •* ''r 1. V I. f 1. i 1 .'r~ ' ''.'Wv ^ ■iWili February 1868. that we considered an increase bf'our Department • necessary. LIhs. Morgan wishes to be remembered to yourself and Mrs; Dodge in which r join. e." ■ I - Our increase of pay runs out the end of Juhe'« You mlj^'t put in V provision ^o some bill to<'tide effect that the other provision remain in force for two years mOre," Gen, Dodge toGeo. A. Haynes, Washington, Jan. 12:- ' • ■ By presenting tliis to JI House Div." Engr, Omaha, he will assigns you a position in one of thb field parties that take the field in the spring. He *111 rfTso Inform you at what time you will have to report for duty.n !ftre %a'»eS per month and' found, in the field. ^ Dfbdge to Hon. E. M. Btanton, Washington, 24": - r.t IIP I Union Pacific Hailroad Company filed-their map show- ' In^lAklr line, und«r the law, and o com pied the ground upon which the 'military r^flhratlo# of Port is' ifo'w located in 1863 and ^ 1665. That fesdrvAtion wcis made by my order cln 1866 when command er of the District of the Plains. It is a temporary reservation, " ' ' not established bylaw, and requires only the order of the Depart ment CoraoaTider to release it, and has been ont down once or twice r.rn- by order of the De^iartment commander since established. The depot .f gr0un,jg the west base of the mountains are located on this ■ * raservatibn'Soita one and-A half or two mil4s north of the post of Port Sanderd." They were fosated oti this reservation^for the reason that the grades, grounds, water, &c. there are more suitable than at any other point in that vidinity for a depot. February 1868, ft I adopted tbem after consultation with-Generals Au^ur and Sherman who fully understood the question, and preferred tiiis location a s being most benefitial to the government, as well as to the railroad, and would accomodate gov^nmant business bettor. The commander of the District, Gen. J. E, Gibbon, deems an order necessary from his super- ■ lor officer that he iwy allow the company to enter upon that portion of the reservation selected for the depot. We were not aware of this tiAtil we had entered upon-J^e. g,round3, and we ask that, such an order be given. "Te prefer to be on a military reservation until civil law is estahlished in that counti^ for the projection of our property and the people connected with our enterprise. In my opin,3rpn the order can be properly given by -th® Department Commander, but as the pppers have reached you,-I now prefer that the decision he made by you y _ p. S., Hodges to Gen, -Dodgd, Omaha, 24,:- ^ On the 0th Feb» I.-forwarded to you, by E.xpress from Boston, my report and papers of operations in 1867w On the ICth'inst. I add ressed you a communication froin hero, .with an .ex ract fpom letter of Butler Ives, Engr. C. P. R.R. to tl\e effect that a line can probably be made from Bear River via Bear Lake Valley, and Blacksmith's fork to Cache Valley, but with heavy work and grades. Assuming, that I am ordered to make tjie careful instrumental survey which its Importance seems to demand it is propablv that it will not be determined befo«»e tjie parties Under Mri pvaps have finished •,r i" ' ' ■ '- rr Februarjr 1868, • ' V-'' r "^ ' 'to Bitter Croek, for I timderstatnd he intends to do this work in six "V» ■ ■ weeks- if then' his parties should be marched westward on location, ' . even to Hurabbldt Wells, and on proposed lines of your report to Snake River, may I- solicit the transfer (after the completion of * ■ ' my assumed work) to the Rfift I^iver extension to Snake R'ive'r", with whic-h country r am already familiaer, and from thence down the Snake. '■ - ■ 'What I desire is the largest and most indepdndont field of opera- 'I . <' ,''•*0 tions, that Ih your jiidgmentT" T «m capacitated for, without dis- , .1 ' arrangement of' your pagans* - ' ' '• ' ('V ' lir. Eliclftft&derfep ail)R4* aSTfeht" assistants arrived Saturday" evening, ' , ' 2Zd* Proposes to leavlJ 'tflfliiorrow, 25th, and proceed directly to ^ Salt* Lake City ar*i*tViVlg thoi^e ^n" iidftday the Ts't. MfercCi wherfe he ** ' ; C' will make hid plans and overlook Country dubsoquently, •4 • Note:- Jas". R, Maxwell' to Gen. Dodge, Omaha- 24:- i •• '{ . .i-zdyroT Ifote:# F. M. oade to J. B* House, Denver, Col. .24:- -'' c t ,• 'Note': T. C. Clftrk' to'Gen. DOdge, Quincy, Ills, 25:- ' 'J' :J, R. House to Gbtl, Ohffge, Omaha, 25:- , ' " Send me two-" drafts, one fci> $SC,0(k) arid the other for $10,000 are'necessary. ' Hh.'.SviliG has iXirchased his supplies, ^:c and they are to pay, . - r Our act. is ttow 'ovoridrawn about'$10,1)00 with $3000 in bills to pay. H, li, Hoxitrtb Gen, Ikjage, oathk, ' ' T had written you and Crane a letter contai: ing one from Febrtiary 1868. Duncombe. Law suits are terrible mean ihings. I think we are better able to stand it than tliey, but I think that the property would not be worth much to any person. I have a Ho. 1 man who can do the business at the nine under my directions. You must give tloe directions about compromise if any is given. You or Crane I look to for orders. Weather still good in the mountains. Davis, Sprague & Co. are hauling out 50,000 ties; say they hav- enough out to last first 100 miles. Prom what I hear. Creighton will bo behind on his rock work. Reed's work not progressing except Dale Creek Bridge very fast with some exceptions. Miller &. Co. Imow how to do work. They all go for r r us in the way of getting men out. The company should control that • . • • ^ /• . • ' > • • • .. . t S t. fand fill orders of Reed for men. C. Shalor Smith to Oen. Bodge, Baltimore, 25;- r . . . . ■ - . ■ Yours of the 18th was brought to my notice this morning. A severe illness having incapacitated me for business during the past j ten days. I will make out the shoot of specifications with pleasure but deem it but Just to^ myself to say that the Hydraulic Pile is not as yet a public invention, it being a device of my own-gotten up for the St, Charles crossing, and which I propose patenting-not to prevent the Profession fiMDm having the benefit of it, but bo prevent 1'. • • ■ i • f ' - « I some scamp from patenting it over my head, as was done in the case of George Parker's caissons at Haver De Grace* I f' Are you going to call for bids immediatolyt as if you are no tin a hurry I can soon give you the insults of the trials a t St.Charles, February 1868« as we will begin sinking there before long. May I ask if it is your intention to call for bids on the work as • * a lump or for separate bids on the foundations, the masonry, and the • ' ' ' supers true tion, ?nd whether you will call for competing designs as • - '' well as bids? I doubt much if you will find the contract system as econominal (in the foundation work especially) as that of employing first class experts at a fixed compensation to"do the work from be ginning to end for you and reporting only to you. ■ r, uV , I. Hascall to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 25*- ' ■ a ' ' ' Enclosed find pjipers asking for the appointment of W. V.. * Corlett to the Position of Justice of the Sumpreme Court of'the pro-^ posed Territory of Wyoming, Piease make such a disposition of them , C .' . as will accomplish the end desired. I prestme Gen. J. 3. Casement will work with you for Corlett*s appointment, knowing as he does that Corlett is the man for the place, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: » a The undersigned concur in the opinion that #. W. Corlett Is a suitable person to be appointed a ^stice of the Supreme Court of the proposed Territory of Wyoming, 'Dated Cmaha, Nebraska, Feb« 24th, 1868, •e • . J. S, House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha 26 :- I have beffli delayed on the statement of town lot act, * f . The office has been so filled up with men preparing to go west that it February 1868. • • has been next to Impossible tp do. any -.vork. They gett off this P.?'. I ho "o although the prospect looks very discouraging at present. It commenoed srowing last night and .is still snowing hard; it has falle to the depth of 6 oiy 9 inches^- but noimid as yet, and I hope the road will not gpt blocked up, Mr. Evans telegraphed from Sanders * yesterday that it was storming furiously. Mr. Elickensderfer intends starting tonight. Mr. 7/alcott is here and I have turned over the River surveys, party, maps, &c. I t - • • • • retain l^r, Ferguson and Uartin here to assist Mr. Walcott. Mb, Clebume and,.Henry lamback, Jr,, wi;}.], be employed aft last season on the road |,aylng out buildings, .measuring track t I haye received your estimate for.January 31st;.have also been to see Mr, Snyder, a^^d will return you an estimate for January 31st as he renders the Constr, Act, He says tho only items to be.ohanrged • " , fL."'.' . to December 31, 1867 . .. Imp, of track, f Ne - bridges ^77.88l,51. 20,319,96. 98,201.46 Items to be charged January 31st, 1868 8,319.52 (New Bridge) . . . , , 106,520,06 Tqur• to me is f; ' Tft * 103,930.00 . J ,wro-^o you yesterday for funds.^ Money seems pretty tight here, • • although the banks do not refuse to pay my checks, yet they do not , ■ * w a quite relif^h s\^ch large over drafts. , W. Snj^der to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 2719 . The,few yprk.offlce.hfts the new '' 149 01 wtt Tir. ■■' February 18GS, Eontract with CaseiAent, but I have his frieght billed now at tariff rates. " - Had a spare hoQr up home last night and wrote Mr, Dillon a private letter on business matters, Hoxie's appointment &c He is ^'wbrth !^5000 per year to the road, *and bet'Swen the company and con tractors he ought to get it. Show all of last night, but trains on time. ,0.^ j Hote: G. H. Seymour to 3". F. House, Council Bluffs, 26:- J. £i. Williams to Gen. D6dge, Fort Wayne, 26:- ' ■ .# •. f r» I enclose herewitR lettsr from Mr. Clark, Chief enginear of Quind;/ Bridge, r.ith specifications for superstruetion of that bridge of wliich with the change he suggest, you make of some use. He agrees with Colbvinr as to preferrirtg wrought iron to cast icon chord. Please consider this question. I wish yovi could see Mr. Linville, Engineer of "Linville " Truss and Vice Pres. of Key Steam Co, ' He'has ha^-mora oxperlenco with this iron truss than • any of them. ^ - Note Mr. Clark's STiggestions as to change in tests of iron. Please fil6 and preserve theae letters witi: Linvllle's and others, Dont fail to Bind to Mr. Clark yoar notices of letting and specifi cations# ' * - . -1 • S. B. Reed thinks If we build stone piers, we could face with Dale Creek gran iii. i' 'wish It could be done up to'high water. It would give Charioter to the bridge. He says it Is best quality of granite and so does Professop Hayden, February 1868, 'i7u*i€r': Wm. J. .McAlpine to Gen. Dodge, Albany, 27:.- I enclose to you a form of specifications for .a pier .wholly of iron. __ I will send one soon for iron piles with a stone ft pier above. My brother has made a rude sketch to illustrate the general idea. We do not have .the pieans of giving you a plan, of the ■ ^ works, but will do so if j'our desire^ ^ ^ J I . • • •..- . .. . f. I! ef - *; ^ I think that these specifications embrace all of the points POTV- . ^ j necessary, but ^if I ha.ve omitted anyt:?ing that you desire please •A"# ,. j advise me and I will add itT,, " ^ - • • < ■ htr.t • " . , , Note: T. .7, Gickiea to John Duff, New York, 27;- , . ' ■ - I . . ■ V in" j . Note: F. M. Cgise to Gen, .Dodge, Denver, 27:- T if , ^ Proposes to maCke changa in plans of bridges and way j- ■ • • , 'I "V " , . . stations: f t , ^ - T ba , ♦ f-! • , .-!( Not<05 W. i;, Talmage to Gen. Dodge, Bradford, Iowa, 27;- ra report 1st of March. r Jesse L. Williams to Gen. Dodge, Ft. Wayne 28.:- Accompanying specifications for .masonry &c. discussing method of building piers and putting in foundations., f • • . - »%• ' fs'' -'" Blickesnderfer Jr. to Gen. Dodge, Cheyenne 2B:-_, ^ . ' I arrived here yesto day evening with all the men I expect to t^e me to Salt Lalce, Mr. Maxwell included, . I found Maxwell a little inclined to fee dissatisfied with a t secondary position in one of my parties, and disposed to think as he • - \ had already been several yerars in the service here that he should have been selectedjs chief of a party. I trust, however, that he February 1868. will be reconciled to hiS position, as I tol'd hini at once that the first place had been and must be assigned to Mr. Morris. Morris I am more and more pleased with the longer I am acquainted vith him, . .. 4. * ^ f > .. . and he seem^' to have the faculty of reconciling the'men to himself readily and Maxwell is yielding to the same influence. The second assistant I engaged, under your directions, at $125, per month and assigned to Mr. Hodge's party, is I think a young )■ man of good promise, but I noticed or thought I noticed as soon as I mentioned the subject to Hodges, that he did not want an assistant; indeed, he said a'bodt as much' lit the time,* but I 'stated that this was an arrangement designed, and *1 had no doubt Ke would find him useful. i I observe, however, that Hodges appears to have nothing to say to ^ this man, and I think is disposed to treat him cooly. * * I write you these'matters not for 'any special purpose, but that you may be poaCed in re ard to n hat appears to be the animus <Sf the -parties/ Bated left Omaua in advance of us and is no doubt wall dn hia way to Salt Lake. At' Omaha I saw Gen. Augur and Gen. Myers, and although Gen. Augur said he had'recelve'd no orders of the characte'r referred to in your instructi m or Indeed any orders on the subject, yet they both saidt they i^ould accomo'datW us to the extent of their ability. weather here is remarkably fine , no snow on the ground; very little In the BlWdk Hills stnd none on Laramie Plains, ifr'vi, I'i-'K.; tj^v ^ebruary 1868. Part of my party left in the Salt Lake coach this morning, and the balance, myself included, go in the morning. I have made what appears to me a satisfactory arrangement ibith the stage Co* for our transportation■through th Salt Lake City. I observe from the papers you have at length taken the jj, fPresident in hand. While personally I should regret hasty or incon siderate actions j I am fully persuaded that every principle of right " feeling requires action when the President has clearly violated his official trust and such action the Country will sustain. J. EL House^to Gen. Dodge) Omaha, 28:- ■ . j. Enclosed please find monthly estimate to contra ctors. January 31st, 1868, . ^ -m - • Tour $103,930 items I have changed to $106,521, Tie reason for.doing so I^obtained from Mr, Snyder - in a letter to me, he gave the following statement as the amouAt to be charged to contractors from tl e GongAjruotion a^ot. J6 Xfc :- . :: Imp. of track i $77,881.51 tff New Bridges, Dec. 81, 20,319.98 " . - Jan% 31. » ,r 8,319.52 106,520,98. ' .V ♦ r r , .,.y . The Engineer act. is tor supplies furnished this office; amount . f ^ ^ - 704.92. Foreign expenses ' 5024.39 is for items of con struction whiish ought to be paid for ty the company.* I will retain the eatimaie you sent me until I hear Which one you return to k. Y. Office, 1 have also retained Copy of one sent you a February 1868, •: ; ;r Note: W. B. Bent to J. F. House, Ft. Sanders, 28:- olA . Cannot sell lots; Is vaiting orders from V/ar. Dept. I y 'Tij'd fXC : Duff to Gen. Dodge, New York, 28:- Enclosed I send you the report of Mr.- Sickles on the subject of Pneumatic f»ile^. "I think it is very full and interesting. I think that in the event we used that kihd of foundation that Mr. Sides would be a valuable man to direct the operation of'linking the piles, '•* I do not know that we could get him and if you think it best I will N . mention the subject to him. . • Nothing~new here. Durant is expected here in a few daj^. t 'l'ieio ' f. hope the Senators will come'up to the scratch on the . impreachment. I fear some of them will want stiffening. Regards tc^^ your family* ' '■ * , : *; » John A, IrtmlBss to Hon< S. C. Pomerory, Omaha^ 28:-'^'^ rj,Q anii do what w« can for appointmoiat of-'Col. Merrell as Judge Advocate with the rJAK of feajor# J r od S. nillemip,''e'SR. Dodge, New York',"38:- ♦ Your*letter was duly reeeived. You as&i my opinion about '1 '?i (M. ( . <K the stock in Pacific R, R. You know all that I do about it. I would not sell my steck*at any price, neighter would I buy a large amount at 75 cts, on the dollar. If you want any more than I have bought, I think I can get it for you, I think I will arrange that other matter of yours today, let me hear from you, neither would I advise you to have Others take it for you to^ a large amount. February 1868, Lewis Merrill to Gen. Dodf^e, Omaha, 28:- •:rvr' I have just telegraphed you in regard to appointment as Judge Advocate r/ith rank of Major in the vacancy.made by the resi,gnat . tion of Major Montgomery of that department, , • I have'written to Judge Casey and several members of Congress . asking.their influence and assistance but the trouble with me is that outside of gtourself, I do not "know a man in Washington whom l oan ask to take the matter in hand and push it, I knov? that such things need ^to be stirced up by some one'who will iake a personal interest in the matter, I take a liberty with yoU in asking you to undertake this matter for me, but I am induced"to it'by.your kindness to ifie and friendly conduct towards me before, and, too, by the fact that I have no one whom I cah.aak to take the trftbble for mb,- l:havie sant ay--application for the appointment to Gen. Rawlins ' endofaed by Qeni 1 enclose you a copy of the latter and endoiweBHant, dddlfig an •ndOrsament made by Gen, Thomas on my application for afj^tointment As Inspector Generatl, and refer in my letter to previoua endorsements of She-rman, Augur and yourself on a former appli- ' cation while I was at Loavenv/orth*- d ' • • s > I suppose it would be deAlrabl© to have letters from tty frleMs in s" or an endorsamsnt from, them upon the c opy. of my application . Can I ask you to undertake this trouble for-,mo? I v;rite by this aiAll t® tlW fblllStlfqf memliohs of Obngreas and have asked each February 1868. of them to hand-auay recoramendation.he'may be willing to make to you or if willing to do anything more active in the matter to consult you in regard to'it. . - ' ' • • Can you find time to drop me a line of adviCe in the matter? I am totally ignorant of how to go te work in these things, never in my life before having asked for any'appointment of any kind, of to tall me how the matter stands. Would it do any good for me to Come to Washington ! *■> i i ' There is no news of any kind here totell^yoa. The impeachment business stirred up a little shirldy at first, but everybody has about settled into the idea that it will be quietly; taken care of;and no attempt be made tp resist i, ; ' Note:-."Statement "D" of town lot act." c V rtio or ■ . f-r J. L. Wllltams to Gen. Dodge, Fort Wayne, 29:* I enclose Col, Mason's apecificAtions for Bridge. Today I have mailed a prettSr full minute specificatiop for masonry and foundations* loss minute as to foundations than the masonry. This is about as I would build or at present adTisO' as to stone; perhaps hefore you make contracts I may Want to change in. some particu lars. This willTWiXd let ClaaiB Mdabnry, but not better than at \r Burling ten and QutMiy. A better'. >* I"' boBie change; S ■ ^ IT'' e of qwfcraries, ..might compel V Im nrj'fQ giwing extract from'feniriar''s letter I may have - Ur February 18G8. omitted to state that the blue stone at Kansas City is the same as our Bartlet itone. . r , ' • . ' ■ r Of courage, •my. specification is only suggestive, intended to ■ . aid in getting tilings started about right. -I am always ready to t profit; any further light from any source? ^ . • In all this Johnson and Stan ton matter I hope 'nothing will occur to ^lessen thje confidence in Grant. He is the hope of.the Nation, So far he stands right. You see that Indianais all right for Grant. ■ - - r. I suppose meeting of board will be day after -the stockholder's meeting, which is 11th of March. , ^ . We will kriQw ;iow to use my es^tiraates which I sent you. It is due to you that you should hav^ them. Eng^ineers, generally withheld their details for the reason that ^any one disposed to criticise; can Always find some point in any estimate that may be criticised,- I do not expect to be draim into any controversy; want you- and the Committee to Jiave -all the light that my investigations may throw upon the sub ject, if any. ^ . In looking ,p ver my letter and finding m many personal allusionB If make it private, , J- do not assume to make too much of the cost ~ of our Brid-e. It may, after all, be made safe, with good luck, for much below my estimate. But the w>jole things whether stone piers or oolufi^, im such a bottom is am experiment. Mr. Sides* and Mr. Mc. Alpin*3 experience at Harlem in a hard bottom full of boulders is Pebmary 1868, nothing like the Missouri. " -r. ).- I think you had better find a local bridge' engineer of consider albe science, experience and force of Character. That $2,000 per year, more or less, dn •such work; then let the Board order th^ Chief Engineer to put the coluimis dowil to the ihoVt' practicable'point and of such size as wi-Il be abundantly safe, under any possible contin gency, whether* each pier shall codt' $40,000 or $60,000, ' ' As a builder of supers true tl'on ^'1'%'oixld rely most upoii''feoomer, especially if under advice of Pos4r»- But in piers and 'with sutSr foun dations neither of them have any experiencb. They are hot worth a button to you, .■ ' ^ •' H. M. Hoxieto" Gen. Dodg4> Onifcia,'' 201- ' t _ "'t "Mr, A. A. Bean- and alT his old men are "here evidhetly ^ awaiting something to fUTO up. He has tfTs old train dispatcher, LithgoS, an(P all "35ho heat'of the'pimife here. Reports are in circula tion in Chicago thAt there'%111 be an important change made in" March, These reports \fo dbht TWt the: do the road and its managers M * . ^ harm and do no one any good, , * • . Wdirtt ift the Blacic mila -sl^ill gitfTslilorfg, andVe send a few iieil*-out each day, SilrMgbii#•<3lN?i'G li Co, *30 last ^fi^t Ahd I sent «15 for glsnerrfl rftlrjlfbo#!", flio ^ep^ntry ^ «fUll df aen'sEn^ they "dan be had no* at a reasonable price, ^ . » " ■ * I'am informed that Mr, Rood will be herdOThTlhsday, 3d March, y' ■ ♦ r February 1868. Machinery f<pr North Platte- shops «Bhould be hurried forward. Recards to I.Irs. D. and far.ily.^ - » — ■ J, O. Hudnutt to Gen. Dodge, i'ort Sanders, 29:- I arrived irith my party about two hoxirs ago. Find Mr. Evans absent, but have pitc" ed and made .myself at home. I brought about 40 meii'ir some .for t^iiJther parties. If Jihe weather ^remains fine shall b^ on myj way to North ^Platte in two days, ,, Mr. Evans thinks w© e^mll- finish locations to Green river in about six working weeks. If there should be a chance on ^the Oregon or Salt Lalce surveys aftor thes3 are^ done I shall bo rgiad to servej you . ft-Nono* -the paa^tiso. ajpi% here ^.y^et except mine, l.lr, Biickonsderfer and. party-will^ pass near h-era on coach tor.ight, H. E, House to Gen. Dodge, Omaha,- ao:- n*J ' Enolosed nlease find statement of town lot, act. State ment "A" exhibits, tq,t«l amount jsf cash received on all sales to Dec, 31st, 1867, al»o ,shops' 24 and 3d »^j|ypien>s rtWith intauj^pt added to eachalso .. , . I; - statement "B" exhibits amodrit of 1strpaymen-t, also the price lot was sold "for on those oontracts made by y9ur order Igiat fall, and for iriiioh town lot rec;.oivod credit. ^ Statement "G# ej^htblta the amount"of canoelled contracts which have been charged to town lot^ • , , , «" .«r •) .'--r • » " nfr -t' 'Utt ib ft <v.- f rr!*'". I '! > i. ■ f? . '•. < February 1868, Statement "D" exhibits the amount of sales from January 1st to February 29th inclusive,* " " • • "Statement '"E" exh3i>lts"'ihe combariaon'between abstract of sale^ and ledger act. to date. '" ♦ j» Private Diary Mem. 25:- "Gave J. F. ViTilson check on First National Bank for $8,250 •in payment of tJ, P. R. R* stock at 55 cts. on dollar, one-half stock to go to me,-one-half to go to Wilson, he to nay in-t. on his part of money, i » ■ ■ " . . ■ -• • Private Diary Mem, 29:- On summit of Promontory Pass, Hudnutt connec-ted with C.P. R.' -levels w"*ich ocming through from Pacific Ocean, Hudnutt's elevations T^ere '13,2 ft, higher than 0. P. R,R. elevation- making his datum lino that much lower, t • - ' •• '■ • Note: Jas, A.ltivans to J. E. Nouae, Sander, Mach 1:- ' Send Vduehors to amount $900,49, " ' Note: Steward A: Haas to JT. "i, HOUsb, Counofl tfluffs,*'March 2:- v Return vouchers signed to cover Evan's bill, Private Diary Mom, March'aft- **■ " ' S«at. John Duff $7000 draft on P. & 0. 150 Cham ers St. Row York for which he is to •give'i6e tJ. T* R, R- ^took at 75 cts on doll- ■ itt also sent DUrf 3 drftftfc, 'fBSO, oAe $600p total, $1750; to bo applied on V. P. R. R, stock act^ ^ \* ' Qen, Dodge to J. R, House, Washington, March 2:- Send ne deeds for the balance of the Rawlin's lots; ho has Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1868 General Grenville M. Dodge Union Pacific Railroad https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/57f1699e0ef5f40c560c8f90d5ca4d95.pdf 2cdc1084285b94bb607794e87925da0d PDF Text Text 3 ' '■ /J,..' January, 1869. ■ ' ' 1.,. a by name J. W. Meaks, now Gen, Road Master of wi jWatertown and OglQsbury R.R. j formerly Asst. 3upt. of tho Miss. & t'jo, R.R. I know otfK'ti ' .hi® to bd thoroughly honost and capable. I cant iinderstand how Reed could have spent $2,600,000 west of up to Deo. 1st. It is probably a fqct that some of his grading Qj , (with work) has cost $4.1-2 per C. yds. The Directors know Reed's ->« n cnP®®ity and have had an opportunity of investigating his management, -oiw,: .Th®y seem determined to koep him and are paying a very largo price for luxury, if it can be called one The only a man needs to Mrt ^btain a position under Reed is to show discharge from the opera- ^' JlliLytihS dppartment^ ^ ^ ^ lit^I Note; J- B. Beard to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 31t— ,♦ n** bm Km In regard to team; says it will cost from $450 to $700. .a#i/JMUWjBLllard S. Pope to G^en. Dodge* Detroit, Mich. February 1;- yn-LilUcrit W . Yonr Xavor of 28th ult. is at hand. We shall take pleasure XI tif eendtng you In a few days some drawings cf plans for iron girders. &c« ft'S you request. . ».■ br«: »*» j JCii rJ *• " In event of your favoring us with any -orders, we shall spare no «lrt ^'palns to give you com9&*«# satisfaction. . Note: Jircular order issued br W. Snyder^ (Jen. Supt, Union Pacirm. JRailraad, appointing Messrs. A. Rp pper and D.V.Warren to '^pstltionS OflMha, February, Iv^ a- ^ uta It m A eAtM mmHI ii. Fobrvi^ry I 1869 • . » Thos. G. Durant to Gen. Dodge, New York, 1 (Telegram( You submit any instructions you may give engineers to this jp.pffice^ before sending the same. „ ^ • .... ...A.. C. H. Snow to Andrew Johnson, Pres. United States, Rawlins, 1: Ol2iF¥W8 : . • think any more money should be given to the Union j Pacific Railroad until it is better constructed, and managed better. MKt Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 2;- ^ On VilAAljr my return X W li. from M \JiU. the i/xxw 7^est, 11 w 9 I ^found X. «.«««* A so 1U.WXV/XX muchcorrespondence v.* VJX X O o l/V.'llVJiOXAV./« from line of road that required immediate attention tiiat I have not been able to write you as fully as I wished. Win keep posting you as fast as I can get leisiore. .to af" vvo ■ ,/ - To begin with, T.C.D. in all his movements indicates th't he con aiders the game about over. He is sustaining the entire. Reed, Seymour Davis & Co, outfit, and winks at all their operations. The stealing i the Construction department has been steadily increasing for the past year, and its rottenness is now a matter of notoriety in the West. The Davis & Co, outfit with V/. F. Durant, the largest partner, supply all the timber and tiea and have full sweep over Reed and the balance. The talk about my wood contract is only their cry of "stop thief" to " I ' draw attention from their own operations. They wanted the contract, : J ■, ; - .-i but we let to the lowest bidder, hence the howling. - V ■ ' td% e* Seymour charge ^f construction over Reed, It Is believed by February, 1869. f all that Silas is a partner in" firm of Green & Hill,'Mont Seymour is reported partneh of Whiteman & Warner on grade and bridges. Maj Lawrence was mixed up with Nounan Sc Co., Tom Bates representing himself and Others, with all the Mormons. The ties that were laid in advance of track from Echo City 12 miles east cost $4.50 each at track. Reed's supply man keeps a store in Company's warehouse and is always able to furnish contractors good and 'subsistence stores when the Company has nont on hand at a good profit. It happens too frequently that the 'company gets out of the needed articles. Men doing work by the day 'for the Company (Carmic'hael and others) have made fortunes and some of their earth work as cost $4 per cy. * The whole outfit is rotten tc^^ the core, most of the tie inspectors, foreman Clark fi:c. being men that I have discharged Cor various good'reasons. Durant was cr azy on his last trip and dlschargirlg me daily. Seymour and J. W. Davis dared not let him get out of reach of their voices fearing somebody might expose their operations. I was ordered a dozen times to stop shipment of commercial freightj could not get permission to send Salt Lake goods west of Bryan, while roads were such that teams could not get there, and we had $50,000 locked up in ' freight charges. wiSsn' talking with would threaten to disV charge me for incompetency account not getting goods through. It is useless to go over the grounds in detail. No man can run this road !;■ a February# 1869. while Durent has power, and I am .through if he is to remain in control 'If there is no prosiiect of radical change in March please let me know I>c; * at once .and I will vacate at once. fd ."c The reason our operating expenses figures about 7o per ct. of t^earningai is that l am allowed only 1 1-10 cts. per ton per mile for transportation of contractors freight. This is much less than actual cost as I will show in report. Take out cost, of their transportation - and what we are allowed for it and I will show a handsome report; Prices for labor on cpnstruction have been so enormoush this far that my rates have beeji much higher, than would otherwise have been the case. Besdies I have worked my men ni.ghts and Sundays at still higher rates to load and forward construction material. The expense of operating f; : the road during 1868is not a fair criterion for the future. I have been straining every nerve to assist construction, while most of the contractors officors have done all that was possible to embarrass ma, i } JPracklaying was stopped last week account non completion of a rock cut on Cheasbrcwgh*s and UcOee's work. This firm is anothertao "specimen," If left alone I would have kept commercial freight moving promptly, and had just as much track laid as. there is now of course if 1 not delayed in grading. As it is thai whole country i. howling and just ly too, while t have to stand the re^pponsibility. . i •«» Durant has much to say about the firm of Myroth & Co. The brother that I had at Cheyenne is agent is with thaa. The firm forwards 94IS& •" •='••,?.' ■"■ ■ - " : , ■ '■" • (•■ February, 1869, 4 1i I - goods to Salt Lake &c. from Bryan. Tbey havo never owed tbe Company q cent; dont get as many favors as they would if my brother was not with them. He pays his far© when he travels over the road. I arranged : tQ ship some Salt Lake freiS-t for them and others, Bryan to Wahsatch at $125 per car charges prepaid and entirely at their risk. This was X ' another opportunity for the Seymour crowd to cry "stop thief taat they might steal more. My rates and .conditions were uniform to all parties, price per car very large and no risk to Company, and no construction material delays but as Mygroth & Co. wore the largest ship- .•••5)er3 it was too good a thing for T.C.D. to let go. We cant transport freight between New York and San Francisco fo:^^ anything like steamer rates. We will do three-quarters of the Cal ifornia passenger bualnass. win get most of the Montana freight this ypar. Think our local froight and passenger business will be fair at once and steadily increase. » -p Cutting distance between the two roads now 260 miles. I think we can lay at least 160 miles more track; ought to lay about in that pro- '•n portion. I can supply material for track as fast as Reed, can get t grading out of thmntmrnf. -^rju'L rrft -Qbt Mr. Ofkba iaem/.aettejr this: morning, Thayer is still after me. Please explain, attuatloa.lb# Mr. Ames and 1 .will I'rlte hifa spon as .-,1 can* .o^' i asrt i l^^siBewere show saarorwest Of Lariunle yesterday md road blockaded 94* February, 1809. ♦CDQI there in part today. ..j . .,t ol elxoJi .."i .TT . Our Government Oiroctor, Snow, is making a fool of himself, but he cant get a cent here, I11« hnm mU |«r£ Jfl X»i s, •'» to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 2:- ml • . * My wife died yesterday at 4 .o'clock P. M. After the funeral shall go home for a short time; will probably be absent from Omaha Awo weeks. : .ti. The general map is completed and will be sent tomorrow. Shall have Mr. Lambach correct the map from Sanders to Salt Lake, Scale 4 miles to one inch; also continue it to Humboldt Wells. Iffill have the alignment put on the profiles ahd all other notes. When the Dr. passed through on his way East I saw him in referen ce to that'town in the valley. His idea is'that it makes no difference whether town is located before or after track passes-that he wants Cross sections made'of the best sites from Taylor's Mill to Station 1000. I have ordered'Eddy to*instruct O'Neil to make all those'surveys and examinations and submit maps ahd profiles to this office when they will be forwarded to New York. I will leave directions at the office that if they should be sent in before my return to have them forwarded to New York; should nothing but the notes arrive, will have them worked up. Mr. Clebum will be bu^ most of the time on buidling, Jlfi -iO lllv: I .r f .w ; plans, etc. 947. February, 1869, H, M, Hoxie to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 2:- .••ic •ft iHNidi ^tr<f tl Mr. Snyder will write you fully as soon as he can, I am going West last of the week and will post you on all I learn. '* *' • Please dont say b word about my salary. If Mr, Durant dont play fair by me I will-best him-both W.S. and myself know too much to be ''snubbed by him. He is now stealking the spike- I mean picking Up the small things. Please dont repeat what I say so "that it will injure , von-. t><. 0 c 1 I wish you would let us know as soon as you can vdiether you and i' ! '' « your party succeed in March, so that we can look ab ut for another place. Snyder will write you fully, and I will write from Salt Lake, rtl p. S. Hodges to Gen, Dodge, New York, 2:- J .leiilf Called on Mr, Bein this morning and left map,. He will . . ■ ' '■ ,t . ■ " 0 photograph on first fine day. Have written La Baume about the sketches. Saw Judge Carter to day, He showed me a dispatch from Ft. Bridger that they had had "no i-' . ^ail for a week end no prospects," I suppose the road is blocked with snow. Judge C, goes to Washington day after tomorrow, , i i4i» V " . , ^ To Gen, Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 2:- -fai , I Ml in receipt of yours letter 27th wi-th deed from Hyatt ^ 1 «i •' 1 X i I . ^ to DJ.ilon» which I have f .^led out with your name Trustee and adding f25 to the consideration* I will charge your account with this $25 February, 1869. r ; and credit Hyatt, so you will collect of Dillon, I am glad to inform you of the return of deed for the 6 acres to Dillon and it will go on record this morning. I will correspond.with • iMr. Dillon and request him to remit, forwarding him vovichers. W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 3:- Yours Jan, 29th at hand this morning. I alii looking closely % aftor th3 mOVGlIlGntS of all my heads of departments and "clean out" as fast as ^ discover defections. Have not been able to fill every office with exactly such men as I wished, but by watching constsuitly all points, think I have been beaten but little. My policy has been to'.a promote hard workers.and honest men. That is an impetus to others in subordinate positions and can do more with a man v;h has "worked his way up" than *ith dandy R.R. men from first class roads in the East, ♦' who know nothing about work or the difficulties (to be encountered in r this- country. 1 fine n.'XIf'f moa • Prom Bryan to Walisatch it will cost an average of |4000 per mile to put the road In good shape. Prom ^pen to Wahsatch our. tpains make but 6 miles per hour on account of condition of road bed, I have been trying to get all ^alt Lake and other freight <throu^ fast as possible, Durant's operations prevented it. By this action everybody has been swearing at us; many, merchants have been nearly ' ruined and oUr anemies have got good argument against us. 949 Pdbruary, 1869. Tracklaying has not been advanced one foot because we have caught graders twice west of Aspen and the whole institution has been demoalized. As I. said last night in ray letter, I am utterly sick of this style of work, and will get out unless there is absolute certainty of a change in March. Clcc--.. No. 2 3:** I .ttI '"Tri fM ♦nut "^-oT nm "jirfc This morning's dispatches inform mei that we have unloaded at i o5<^!Echo City; 150 cars iron, loo cars ties and large amount of subsist^ ence stores for contractors. We have accumulated at >Yahsatch suffi cient stores for the contrators between there and. Castle Ro,ck, tp last iithem until completion of work on. jpermanent line. "ov uur. ci. Chesbrough & McGee's rock cut will be. out Friday, 5th inst., and tracklaying resamedi»«*v o iaTi >ni 11 nl vti Dont think ttb will'nebd Cbmmlssioners again until after March We are now billing Mdse. and ticketing passengers Omaha to ^ahe.L satch direct. StoimrBtill continues and road partly blockaded^^.^^ 4 T.C.Durant to Oen^ Dodge, New York, 3 (Telegram) j- ♦tu I propose to have line on east slope of Promontory located <1}^,' ijest interest of the Oon^any without regard to former surveys. Can you come her a next Tueai^bi^? lyeieqo c' r 'otiin . : M B. Bttkhnell-'tb'Qwi. Dodgjeib N»e ""Jork, 3L*Telegram g-vr . Put our Bridge through without amendpnent today y: possible. February, 1869. Note: Jolm Flick to Gen, Dodge, Bedford, lowa, S;,- In relation to the settlement of his accounts with the M 'V Department. .la ^rL m q aaoS ,/ R. G, Hazard to Gen. Dodge, New York, 4 -! #^1 oi fter.l Mr. Dillon handed me your .letter .late this evening. We ^.evidently have enough. I have secured the full coOoperation of some parties wanted against us, and are now v;ith Mr.. Ames, and Mr. ^illcnj] directing my dttention to the best plan oil.avoiding all questions L> likely to arise from the crooked policy heretofore adopted whicli has': been full of complications, and embarrassments. I have a plan pretty; ' well matured about which I shall confer with Ames and Dillon, '^rite McGorab, Tildenand Allen tomorrow an(i, hope to .decide 'upQn, all the »Jo details this week,. - ■ sf C.. '-i j e . Please advise me. at once if! I mty use your letter on the point of Grant'-S. views as to the necessity of changing our managers, &c. I expect to remain; here until the 10th, .jj.- vJ ' >! I open this today that we have ,just received a no^Jce. from Brawning that the President has appointed 3. Temple of Tennessee, Government Director in ^pfltaoe of George Ashman. If y.ou can; get new :I directors appointed to act jon the morning otf the lOtlx it will v.ary.T ease itially aid us. The notice from Browningf nCt say that Ashman resigned. 961 ■ " ' ^ ft**' February, 1869. ^J, W. Davis to T. u, Durant, Piedmont, 4 (Telegram)" Private conference. (Sno.v) wants coal contract two hundred tons per day at six dollars. This will make all right if-i am author ized to pledge it. Regard this as very important to you.- Answeri/ Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 4:- ' It is news to me but may be old news to you'that J.W.Davis (brother .to Mrs. F.T..) is the contractor for building the road west of the Oakes Ames contract. We assigned the contract for the "Trustees iPdrtthe Cbntractor8" whoe-^er they may be-all arranged by T.C.D. it may be a repetition of .the Gssnor contract. .1. iucx. -lof CT W.e can earn this year $10,000,000 and operate the road for ^O pp^ ct, if the road has a fair show. Cant do anything With presentr con struction outfit. Seymour, Reed & Co* at the front^'i-tThere must be '2 0 .iaofi entire change at fomt or road i^ done tov.^ vtji . . Notaj.. Benjamin Barker to Oen,' Dodge, Gorydohy lows," 4f<-* In relation to getting?4lOO bounty for veteran service, &c. V. Bhgnter to Gen. Dodge., Qawha, 5:- 'iMi Tf T 4 enclose copy of dispatch going through this morning. You will Bee thaeec paints on it consisting of 1st, Snow, 2d, Davis, 3<a, ' T.C.D. Please show dispatch to no person* jJFill give you further ripointa as they devalofavijlfTWoTt'i .urn asij. »!:«. bJLa 'illhij f'B.'.G February, 1869. tfHiKitf : Jli Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 5:- .'1 od? no inoJLtn»inl Hrleri^ " Hoxie started Weat last night to look at west end road, and get friend in with operations on constructions &c. .Will remain west probably a few weeks. I. tt. : :: f.io&Otv Durant is trying to make a handle of my trade with W.C.'icalled on me for a written statement to explain voucher. I gave' it'5' ®11 about the affair before I paidj said he would not authorize ^it, but made no objections and told me that he had been in my position he would.not have done precisely as I did. cr. iJ ' i ' . Snow, the Gijvernment Director, is at Piedmont in the hands of J, ?avis trying to make a bargain. I can only repeat what I have before written that ^ wont mix with the Davis.outfit; that the thieves must get out or I will next months-r if) n iTfWi' r.iso 0^ WTi wwwss imiJ r S. Bent to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake Ctty, 5j-i .1 , ilaoii #j:j I nis i ^d of C.p.Tracltj Jan. 28th, eighteen miles west.of Humboldt Wells* |[ave force to lay two miles per day; plenty of material now, ., 'Jan. 29th laid two miles of track-expect to reach Monument Point 10th of April, feather clear ai^d eoldj about one inch of snow at end of track,, ;4ie i m 'le.ijo erW rree tt\ . :4 • 9. Thomssea to'Gen, ^q^e^ 9ef Uo^es, ^ ^ Hfmi t : Iberfontesi foea rgn here as usual, ^udge Hatch is a candidate for ft9«ination for l^^ypr, but hfi^ not relinquished his .. If > February, 1869, .70C' , - intentions on the P, 0. Goodrel and fJol, Godfrey are also anx ous. I ^' saw Palmer yesterday^ and he said that there was no objection against me personally pr officially and all that was urged was that to the victors belong the spoils. He did not say. what he wished in the matter.nor did I ask him, but I learn from his friends that he is undecided and somewhat embarrassed to knov/ what to do* '■ " o: . I look upon Palmer as a personal friend, honorable and fair, and th&t .whatever he does do will be frdm what he considers necessity•for the interest of thoge who have been his friends politically. He has "jno better personal friend than myself, Allen and others of my friends think that he will make more enemies by insisting upon a change for ( any one in particular than he would if nothing were done, for they assure me that no one wants a change 0*cept those who expect to get' the position for theBS.alves and wJiat-Palmer-told me strengthens that ■tblc Opinion, I saw Gov. OAlniiOf-^Pt, he assured me that h6 and Pomeroy had no desire foi? -a change and would prefer that I would •retain it. I believe there will bd "o objection from my old district, h- i When you have conversed with Palmer as you suggested-in your last, and have seen the others interested end think it can be of any benefit to me to^idje# down, ielegrsph ne at onco and I will come. HeJeH t"'tbiie. •^■•MIU?Pi!claughlln to ^heyenne, 5:- nW relation t6 lAws of territory, &c, eiadlbneo « *1 954 : • r February, 1869. .:7Wf ^ . .;'Tq Gen. Dodge from bis brother. Council Bluffs, 5y-»•'!••??9 rt e: • Palmer ha.s just made sale of your lot (1 B 10 Baylis 1st Addition) for $2500 half cash and haLf in 6 months with 10 per ct. int. The pui^chaser is an officer on Hannabl & St. Joe H.R. next under Meadj do not know his namd and have left i.t b.lank. i;; R, 0. ®azard to ^en. Dodge, Peace Dale, R. 5;- 'V Yours Of 29th ult, waited my return today, i am much l obliged bjp your attentior^ to my last and got .a copy of your report vfhich.I shall examine with much interest. : v > I" \ In my last I should have said $3 stock for $2 bonds. Last week Opdyke sold it to Cisco,.500 shares U.P. stock at 50, 50t000 for $25000. j X was much surprised that Opdyke sold this as he has very large money means and it indicates want of confidence. I think all thestock offered at that price will be taken at once, its future value for a long time L .%htnkJ»iJ.i depend u]^n the board elected next month. With a little pluck a board may be elected of honest, efficient, reli- .able men known such «ad with the phblic Confidence. I think the .stock will rise to pay on the opening of the ■oad, though, or soon after* • ^ 1 r um aeoC . .X ^ I hope to^saai^lR nait .and confer-on this and other..matters, It ww with the t fiows, that I advised you to.hold your stock, but you may Jofiof the probabilities better thanjl^^do. If ygu want money to Febmiary, 1869. :!y3X , ' ifeelp carry the stock please write me at U.P. R.R., New .York, on receipt of this, and I will see if I can arrange for it. The bonds were in demand today in Boston at 98 1-4 and probably about the same in N.y. At this price the loss in selling now would not be much. Lt. John B. L. Skinner to Gen. Dddge, Washington, 6: • '^^bnu I hope I- may be able to avail 'myself of your kindness in the course of the coming suTunier. - ■ 'i. j jto 1 s.Seymour to Gen. Dodge, Ogden,; Utah;' 6 (Telegram) „ .■ •"iWo Please send me few copies Commissioners report; Ex« t>6cj fifteen. i • fil O.Ofl'.'* • ThoSrf B. 'Morris to Gen. Dodge# Ogden, 6 (Telegram) '"o-- rcnoti Commissioners left Salt Lake for Sacramento on Monday last to examine constructed road, C.P. Company; had no maps or pforiles ready. j Jn bo'i ^AJocm.. ^ J, filliecmon to Gen. ^6dge,^TlfsD£s*atch, 6;- i r.- • lot -Jtlrt ■ Mr. House informs me that the Board are not willing tc ' ariow me more thtei fl50 < month and my necessary travelling expenses. There was nothing sAid about the price but I supposed that 15 per ct. of sales would have been as little compensation as .vould have been offered. |l50 a Aonth is rally not more than expenses of living at decently in this country. TSie work that I have had to do has been ^ol^a very disagreeable nature in consequence of the rival towns at ^ ,' •- - ■ '***'» •> '^' February,' 1869. . -fiX Green River and Bea^ Riv^^. ,At Green River several of the v/orst men proposed to hang me for trying to carry out my instructions. I have worked hard and been exposed to all kinds of inconveniences; have paid my own office rent and now the compensation offered me will not absolutely more than cover necessary expenses. Can you not get something^ more allowed by showing the facts tol f parties who control this biisiness? From all that I can hear and can judge from wliat I know, I think Mr. House will not let me havd the selling of the Salt Lake Valley town, where I might make a little money by buying lots of the company. The towns I have sold ^ , Dei {lave^ been of no account and not a chance to make a dollar by specu lation in either of them. Mr. Snyder suggested the propriety of me writing to you and g ttin^ you_ to ask the Board to appoint me Genl. I Agent for the lands In Salt Lake Valley. He was of the opinion , rthat Gen. Agent or Commissioner already appointed would have all jj., that he could attend to between the Mo. River and this plape. If the place could be had and Is worth anything I would like to have it. ^ fWjfcail . u. . Brant to J^odge, De« Moines, 6:- ••J'lir 'v ^ am no hand to figure and bore a man in regard ,to-.posi- , , tions for myaelf, but pex^t mo to say that^ the time is nownhear at to ' hand (to wit, <ttiwn a oMpe^ in administration tEikes placai> that according to agBwwaent between, Itwwsrs. Tichenor, Palmer, Withrow and others tliat I was to receive the appointment of P. M. at Des Moines. I •, •' •*1 . ■ Februfxry, 1869, tfOMndo" - Now I would be very glad indeed to have you aid me in this matter. I think that upon the word and honor of men of honor that I should have it. I also think that you and Palmer can provide for Tichenor so as to make it satisfactory to me and friends of mine. Please write me and let me know what you can flo for me. • Gen. Sm, F. Smith to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 6:- .'u.'v'j will feel greatly obliged to you if you can procure for ■ me the report of the Committee on post offices and post roads on the * ' question of bridging the Ohio river, made during the last session. ' k dont know whether it is a special report on that subject or incorpo- "" rated in a general report. It forma printed "Sen,Kept, Com, No, 186, ^ 40th Congress, 2d Session.2 ■ I have everything in apple-pie order here for work, and only await Mr, Sickels* decision on Cin Oylinders , We have commenced oper ations in our own foundry and shall soon bo independent of Cincinnati swell-heads. We find the*peoplb here very sociable, and living h re yery pleasant; ' • ■ ' - • » ' ^x^'rhos, B. Morris to Gen. Hodge, Promontory, 8i- ' The" d»y after my last letter to you left here. Col. Seymour "^''^eaaie to Brigham City, and after eWMninlng leaps, profiles and estimates '6f tafte 80 and ICQ ft, grade lines went to Promontody with me. He was parts of three days liii*.mfter fHBihnd the, j®..in Xbatures of the work here Returned to BrlgtMua» eeited ineemee^ oi snlimioeoii ^ lio 1 ' .i io iicwaJi-lv q; k...J ev,teee<i oi aar ^ Hria February, 1869. . T~r He instructed me to examine and report to him the amount of money vhlch could be saved in first cost of the 80 ft, line by using 10° curves and 1161 ft. grades as temiX)rary tracks around the hard work.I ♦ • was to take the 80 ft. line as a base and break up the grade using pieces of level or light grades and regain the lost elevation by heav ier grades, none of whicli were to exceed those allowed by the charter of the company. I made such a survey resulting in a saving of $200,000 but a 10° * curve alignment and the maximum grade is 116 ft. per mile unequated. I completed the estimate on this line on Thursday and reported results to Col. S. at Ogden on Friday. Mr. Durant telegraphed Col. S on that daycBking what line could be had by using 116 ft. grade and 10° cruves on the ground over which the 100 ft. lino is located. I told hira(Col. S,) I thought $40,000 could be saved in first cost and 3800 ft. in distance over the 100 ft. line. He then iiistructed me to go and see. I began this morning and expect to com lete line and estimate by Wednesday night. There can be no doubt so far as the engineering questions are concerned but th' t the 80 ft. line is by far bhb best, but the difference in the cost is very great for seven miles of work. The final line of the C. p.Company is a 90 ft. grade with 8° curve and I can find no signs of equation. The plan of the location is the one Mr. Stevenson advocated and was working on when you were here. ... 1 r.ius February, 1869, except they have run around the point through which he located a tun nel, This has ';:iven them more distance and they cross Blue Creek at I, • the same place the 80 ft. line of this company c rosses. The work on -vrC'i ■JX i: their line is v^ell opened and has been pusheci wherever the lines of the two companies approach. In two or three places ivhere there are heavy embankments to be built by both companies the C.P,Company is using up the convenient material for their bank. This will materialI ly increase the cost of constructing the line located by you. They have between three and four hundred men on the east slope of Promonlufli tory and are doing little or no work at other points. A man just in from end of C.P.track says it is 11 miles east of Humboldt ^7ells, If this is true they are making good headway, something near a mile and a half per day. 0 J > -C » Our track is at Slate Cut near Loose Creek being* detained there ^ I by slide. Expected to begin laying today; have 8 miles of ties*down. Jir : . and about 27 miles between Piedmont eutid end of track. Our vork from 3V ' ' • ♦ '' Ogden to Brigham City looks well and is being pushed. One or tw6" r '' I swamps are the only pieces likely tp be*' in the way of track and there is plenty of time to get them out. Work on East slope of Promontory •rwtfo b ^ ■ ibould be under way r:'J r ' '1,. Mr. Eddy told as he had written you fully about special Commission and its movements. Col. Seymour says he wants me as his principal February, 1869 .1 t i'tmFfdie'K assistant and has|telegraphed Dr. Durant asking if he can have me, I told him I waa in your department and would not leave without being transferred or until you did not longer want me, and asked him if he I moved in the matter to have me regularly transferred. He said he would have Dr. Durant speak to you about it. 08*. ; I now have mape showing 80 ft. line ref erred to in this letter and will put on the 116 ft. line I am now running. I will send you copy to New York, : J a •. I * : J. E. Hudnutt to J. E. House, Camp 20 miles east Old's Ferry,8: Not kno'wing the whereabouts of Gen. Dodge I will report •VA O-.* ^ ^ through the Omaha office. a .1: , o' J After completing estimates, maps &c. of 250 miles of line in i. • • . the Oregon branch I pusehd my party into the field ^an. 18 and on the 6th da$ of February we had run 95 miles, and by day after tomorrow shall reach Old's Ferry, and am in hopes of reprting from the foot of Blue MountainsSBO miles from the Columbia River, y March 10th. The n • • . . . . last hundered miles has bemi light grades with good alignment and light work; no rock Wj^a encountered. The Boise and Pazette Rivers as well as the Wieaer have been crossed, and each will require some tolerably m heavy embankments, for one half mile or more, as the bottoms are low and have numerous byona and sloughs. J - ■ "t'"C ^ 1 W l,: ■ . Party all weOLl but a little discontentend withflSO per month 909O t bl » '• . -- J , ' ■ ^ ^ February, 1869. - -J. . -75-* f - ■ - greenbacks, when wages in the mines are f6 in coin per diem. When springs opens Ishall be compllled to raise the wages of common hands, ^ for good men cannot be had at our present rates, where coin is the ^ tWVw . .. i ■ < ' basis in the whole country. •ifl tXwow Please vn?ite me prospects for our branch. Cj ^ woa X J. M. Brown to Gen. Dodge, St. Louis, 8:- k • .. ^ I am' chagrined with the thought of appearing to you as an office-seeker and beg you will not think of it' again; indeed, *^*"l would rather have had a contract by'i^ich'l could earn sometliing at ' business than any office, thou£^ I would have been glad to have gotten a consulate to some commercial port that would pay. na To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 8:- . 1 . The N.W.R.R. came in yesterday; first train for nearly , . . . one week; cuts filled with snow and I gues they must have had a small force to shovel out. •jrflf . • '"! r' , -'-•rt ^ 9*ttB Note. O. H.BDowning to Gen. Dodge, Washington, 8:- Acknowledges receipt of pass over U.P.R.R. X|#f M r „ ^ ^ 0« |#to* T. J. Quinby to Gen. Dodge, Rochester, II.Y. *8:- y^i4mfto4 3^- * Yours of the 8th is at' hand. I am thAnkful for I'lie interest you have taken in my nephew Theo. N.* Vail and am' much gratified at the success of your application in your behalf. I shall at once notify him and also his parents at Waterloo, Iowa, that he owes his i i &B2 February, 1869. . OCX , ft.n; appointmen.t to you»: ilflril flkt Jr»oIffHiito* atX^lMT »i1i ♦«l b In reference to your question about the P.O. at this isl^y, I have nl J- ; only to say that ."bqggars must not be choosers" I want no position ot' ♦fUnder Grant's administration that I cannot fill creditably for out of F ' personal regard for him no less than patriotic considerations I want tha^t administration a complete success and I am honest in saying that I would sacrifice all I have rather than bring disc: edit, upon it. Still is he decides to give ne an appointment I want the best he can conscientiously give me. if he cannot give me some one pf the several appointsmenta in ^ew York City, then the marshalship of Southern Dist. ^ . or that of the Northern Dist, if .the State would be the most desirable of home appointments. After these the collectors of Internal. Revenue for the Diatric.t(2ath) and next, this City, Ih ■ v I am not over confident of getting any officey still I- believe »' that Grant thinks I have fair abilities and certainly as iiiu.ch honesty "at least as is possessed by thj average of officials under the present administration, . {1 ' Perhaps in no office in the'gift of our National Executive is there so nnioh corruptic8ji.and chance for corruption as in the collectorship 0^1^ tile Post of New York, and I do kftoir thai- a large majority a -vr mong the most of coanpetitors for that office are ipersona who would ' i o ui) * 1 i {teve ni < j i»3 i bat' jrCl February, 1869. '.r make the public subservient to their private Interests. Knowing and ,fully apprecia.tijig the difficulties of Grant's position it should be my aim to diminish rather than increase them. Therefore-' I say that in to V any ordinary sense I will not be an applicant for any office under his administration, but will wait for an offer from him, feeling assured toat if he thinks me deserving a suitable one will be offered. . Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 9:-.. rXm c- ■ "tin'.vet .• •jow I p>; J ' Yours 5th .itO Hoxie received this evening; will, send to him i*'M*v<toraorrow* i -i r .iliid -"1 . „ I have been sending you scraps'trith iten^ for a week past as ,'often'as I could get spare time. Enclosed is copy dispatch on Snow, — Lawrence, late(and perhaps now) engineer on construction, 'appears ,' to be mixed up with thoyoutfit. Jt is all rotten. I wont give Snow . IWra. ,a cent in ai^ contingaacy or any contract. He is a thief of the first Hilof /water, and has fallen into the hajada of. the worst thieves on the. road. 'Six iTionths more su<jh<plundering aa wh now have in the Construction Department will kill the institution so dead that no set of men can •I <aave it from bankruptcy. -I want to get out of the concern if the -Holot .Seymour and Read ou fit is to continue in. t • ^3-' My opinion i» that the permanent line between Wahsatch and ^ tJastle Rook will hWt hw completed until middle of April. They ape hav ing very bad luck there in every form. Traciclaying not resumed yet. February, 1869. We are unloading iron, ,tieb, &c. ; at EchoV- --^ending'ties Ix) fr^t^as fast as they are delivered at Piedmont and some still from Laramie. •'lOt'i: Reed has estimated Davis & Co. at least 60,000 more-ties than iblffiy have delivered. He has formed an alliance with them, offensive ftJt and defensive. They are naking all their combination to steal-every el cent there is in the concern, ;l oo' ; ja.uo j Oxt E. Jonas jnato Gen. Dodge, Quincy# Quincy# 9:-":- "I ; .3 ifne. anM I send enclosed a portion of a letter from one of my "Reb' brothers living at Aberdeazi, Miss., which concerns me in a measure. t: If you think it worth attention and can do anything in the premises I shall be under many obligations, though-if it is in the least incon venient I would rather that you pay not attention to it, for I dont like asking favors of Government at best; it'looks exceedingly like begging, but as my brother seeme to desire it very nnach I thought it would be no particular harm to mention it though I do not pretend to havb any claims upon which-1 base an application for any position, "b-ts do not e#efl' knA# filhether I cda2d fill the positions of either assessor or colleStAr satisfactorily, -The Marshalahip I do not care about; it sounds iob much like constable or policmeui but I presume I am no greater fool than other people and could learn as easily. ,r .'.i » ^ 1 c, r ■ , . L.v » ot I like be'^'p##aint at the'inauguration but times are too infernal dull and I am afriad I«>cant V%ryi#ell afford it ' . ' f- ' . *' ' ♦ i • -T ''iv * • :-v/*:lS-,r February, 1869. ^,(1^ am learning to be prudpnt in my. old age, you perceive.) / tV Tichenor wrote that he would be here on business as Special Agent p. 0. about the loth ^uid ^ am expecting him today or tomorrow. He intends being in Washington at the inauguration. My old friend, ^r.p-en. pretntis, leaves her© fan Washington about the 21st. He expects to get something good; some South American mission, i presume he is very confident and has made all his arrangements to take me with him. "drj-l'll go if he gets his appointment and there's a prospect of my being .able to live on the salary he could obtain for me. ; 'i'. Jo-io 1 have been wanting ^ appoointment in the army, but I presume ■ rtocfcb®- proposed reduction, prevents all that and I expect it is a good ^ lAhing for me for no doubt I'd fihd it so unlike what the army was oduring the war thr;t I'd be glad to get out again. ..n ejUl iA Semeraber am to Mrs. Dodge and the girls. , m Jmi «*" B. Morris to Gen, Dodge, Brigham City 9:- (Telegram)- . Shall I BMke ai.y arrangements to have commissioners meet HarfLiit# Central pasSfic track or leave all to Qov. Stanford? #on fiete: LL# B,;laJS|nfcer . to.Gen^, Podge*. Chicago, 9:- naSMMk I 1 In ralati«5i %p pl^ OX house si^mitted to him and progress on work of bridge, &e« 'Ji' iJj £ n To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 9:- ^ il#.' . oMi,s'ir , I have jhtnt a deed to Hyatt to execute for the remaining : lota In his atditlen*' «• i b l' x*xr4eVtl s. ^ sii rift February, 1869. . ( '^p' W ■ U . f . Cooley to Gen, Dodge, Farmington, Iowa, Qi-'j oetm w ctf iit You have doubtless had yoxir attention called to this line of road, its importance, the aid it would give to the devolopenent of ^ ^ ^ the resources of Southern Iowa, and the important link it would be ( in connecting the road East with the one from Pacific Coast. A * ' * •: « - glance at the map will show that this entire line is identical or (, rather is a part of the line from Logansport, Indian and Nebraska m'j .City. J. L. Williams to Gen. Dodge^ Ft. Wayne, 9:- ,<l fil " r. Ikhe report of Southern Pacific R.R* lines ^ on 35th and 56th paralxels. In hastily glancing over Gen. Palmer's report I was struck with the inferiority of the line in comparison with ours except in the sr.aller amount of snow and perhaps somewhat greater feritility. "^e grades are higlaer and the aggregate ascent greater. This indeed W:(^.«iight expect from the greater depression of the Colorado in c.oniparison ^th Green River where we cross it, except m'M the greater depth of snow we probably have the best route; possibly jthe Northern Pacific may teat us. I shall very carefully study this .-r report, I now lack only the prtoted-regoqt of the Northern Pacific. I see by th# P^aips that the 1st of June is thoprobable time rosd. I woul^ like to so through then to California fi. jand possibly tftke ay wiff.^^iilill you go.,pn the first trip?3jj„ ^ eiiin.. : ' t. UiA a i i#! ec —m (wot : ntXtf •Tte^ eiiin.'. , ' r. Ui& February, 1869. I"hope to be at Washington a few days before the inauguration. •rrJI Little seems to be known about the Cabinet. Tell me if you know who is to be Secretary of the Interior. ^ ' You have not advised me about writing to Oolfax as to Wilson of Iowa,' I suppose, of course, that he will go in. Let me hear from yoa I suppose that Blickensderfer suid Warren are on the C.p. now, "ft' seeras not only from their report but from what I leam from the late Master Machinist, who is no.; our Master Machinist here,- that the Kansas Pacific is the poorest built road of all. Please send copy of report of U.P.R.R-. Company sent in answer * ''to Resolution! ofWJ- '..ilJa.. Note: Fred H. BiPcyWn to Gen. Dodge/ St, Louis, 9:- ilAdwMIO# hAcfwMIO# Svi. Wants position. position. Sec, - MJtv Ati if Porte, 9:- - 1 ^anta to bo D.S.Marshai of Wyoming. • - .ftmn Brown to Gen, Dodge, St. Louis, 9:-* ofco*»<AloO oxU XXtfAMOif J Oant you buy my farm and wont you? I did not think to ask ' ^thid^ '(JulJrftlon in nvy note ©f yestOrday* I need not tell • * you that it is a good investment. You kftow the location and advan tages of marketi A0»^ Property has increased greatly since you were there, Mr, Van Horn sold his farm adjoining-mine and not worth near as much for |?5 per acre. The 40 acre-lot lying between me and the Tillage (city now) once offered me for $50 per acre and which Annie February, 1869, asked me to buy for her in 1862 has been divided up into one acre btti dwelling lots and sold at $400 to $500 apiece. A. tier of lots across Xe, the north end of my place could be disposed of in the same way at fair •Vl/-plaices say $300 a piece or upwards and the balance of the land in creased in value, I will sell it to you for $25,000. I will .see after it for you v/ithout charge, ,It will be worth $35300 .on less than five :: years. Think and answer. ■_ rwj. ; iMMto J A C. Hubbell to Gen. Dddge, New York, 9:- •i toJ Mrs, .Habbell is determined to witness Gen, (grant's inaugu ration* and proposes to leave for V/ashington the 2d March and be there on the 3d. Will you please engage .a room for her? , I .cannot go, • fuH rm W. Snyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, lOs-., i,>:anfr a" I , Think they will commence laying track again today'and wil not be delayed again this side of Ogden. Am sending ties to_front as fast as they are delivered, Nothing new f rom .%iOw since yesterday , .'5 tWi ,1. Hoxie to W. S«0<ier, Wabsatch, iij^ stuoT "tai lie Looked over Soho.today; about 260 cars iron, 15 of splices, e-t 3 bolts I 8 spikes 92 ties besides 6 miles distributed. Plenty of all kinds of supplies except h^ir^ . Casemewt trying track today; will strike the sharp .curve %®ri^Prow probably, it io 12 degrees of trestle work and 21 degrees %xi worst (,j;)^fe. Casement pro^^xjses to use tie _ switch bare on It and to guard rail also. February, 1869, <0OdX «nt®« ; Weather warm today. Snow melted under ties down 'Echo leaving track in bad shape. • Have directed Warren to cover track with men and tlf't malce It safe. Shall also give proper orders to put one or two gravel -trains Bear River bridg© to Wahsatchj those I consider to be our salva • tion. We must now give them ties and a few spikes, ' n To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council ^luffi^^lX:- J. II Yours about ehest silver received,' ■! have ordered to house today, _ r , ' - - i , . -flJMNfi a' Have -been sIcTc with a bad cold for a week. • eVMil 9^ tn': Gas works will be built under recent charter X)y November next, • cr fThoS. B. Morris to Gen. Dodgo, Brigham ^ity, li>- 'I . . f Commissioners have complete map and profile of our line, i ' Eddy s&ys th^t Governor Stanford agreed to ss® i-o outfit, &c. I will aeet tlWte keeping my party ready to make any investigations they may i 1 V ■ desire, • ^ Duff to Gen, Dodge, NSW^ork 5'-i Yours relating to Burlington River railroad stock iWb «l*#<>eived on my return home* and I have seen all the large - ' holders of tA^^stook and they say there Is n® price for it; that there has not been a sale for a long time. One of them sa d that he tought •Mfc jjt would be it' thing-at about forty or under, i think it would do to buy at that, and I telegraphed you today t® hu^? ^oint account at . ria ii 'im Maigi •! #1 IH» awl jMIwc. . ■fr- . " ' ■* ■ h ■ February, 1869 ^ . . UX ^ that price or less, I will make fu ther inquiries and write you again , in a fww days • . , . ^ • - ' ■ ' ^r^S.- 'uar- '' leam from Ames that you are having a big fight with Browning • and the Central, but I feel confident that you will head them off. I trust you are looking after the subj ct of our directors. I tmean the Government Directors, What I think we want for the great in terest of the road is some first class men of standing and who will give confidence in its management. What we want is that the public * should have confidence in the directors, exs that will have a good effect on our stock which is a really important matter to us large stockholders and all others that are interested in its security :t'3b.N9 Orf J. Duff to Gen, Dodge, New York, 11(Telegram) • w r , ' Give 40 on joint account. What is asked? iMftotnoi i» r- < -rawlD T. S. Bent to Gen, Dodge, Salt Lake City, 11: ,, , Elko Feb. 6th. Work's been going slow last two days on account delay of material, 40 cars came to end of track today. Small « pox has broken, out among the Chinaman. End of track reached Humboldt Wells last night. ^ , -liseoc #• ■ r Mrs, Carrie Chenowlth tp Gen. Dodge, Richmond, Va, 12:- Recent letters inform me that an application has been sent to Washington by my husband's friends in Massachusetts asking Gen, I - Grant to give Mr, Chenowith a foreign appointment. The document is now in tl^e haudp of ^r* Sumner who^ 1 tmderstand, is to present it next February, 1869, IMHi. Cjo'zi Sa /.J XXtir I month. The paper asks for ah appointment to Italy'or some other genial climate, and the reasons given are that Ivtr,* Chenowith*s health and entire property, also my property were sacrificed in the country's cause; that he is a man of undoubted ability and that the country owes him some substantial recognition. ' You Imow something of my hu'dband's war record, and paper bearing your endorsement show me the high estimation in which you held him as ' I - an" officer. His subsequent career has been entirely successful, the I past three years having been passed in Massachusetts in official pos ition until failing health forced him to resign and seek the benetits of a milder climate. t 1 ilacj'. The object of my letter,^ benoral^ request you to endorse Mr, Chenowith's claims to the appointment cal ed for, by a personal interview with Gen, ^rant if you are in' Washington, or if not, by a letter placed in Mr, Suxnner's hands to'be presented with the applica tion. JiXo: r TThis proposition was made by Mr, Chenowith's friends without his knowledge and intended, if successful, as a*pleansant surprise. * ' * Hoping you will'grant my request thereby rendering the dndorse- .tnat ment strong as possible, •fief' ^ ^ „ ^ C S. i ear . Durant to 0». Dodge, Kdw York, 12 (Telegram)^ ^ ' i-il b . djJ- .'X. cvX, oi i Coiae on Saturday night. IjMin Diirant to Gen. Ifcdge, "^Telegreim)'''' February, 1869. .,r * ' ■- .1 t » Can you be here tomorrow? Bring map of Promontory Point with you, Answor. , ,J.3.T s. Bent to Oen. Dodge, Salt Like Oity, 12:- / ^ Elko Jan. 30th. Work continues same-they average 2 miles a day. , Jan. 31st. Heavy snow storm yesterday; snow fell 2 inches here 12 ft. in Sierras. 30 cars iron and other material passed today en route to end of track. ,, ^ ^ - ooiirt ^ laying 5 miles a day when they get r ^ ^ behond Humboldt '^'ells. I think it all talk. 5 Feb. 2nd. Making strong preparations to lay 5 miles a day after 10th; say they will be at Bear River in 60 days, I doubt it. The following Government Gonimissioners are here: Frank Dennes, ^^ol. Henley, and.Ex-Gov. Bigler. ). J. • ■ i-a ^ miles today. Gen. Supt. Crocker came to end m e-itrack yesterday and stirred up the tracklayers with a sharp stick; l^fm told t^em they raust do better or leave the road. I believe they will reach Monument Polpt ^ 40 days from date, perhaps a few days sooner, yhey are sending things here now-20 cars iron came to front todayy/ •noUal*: Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 12: ^ I encloee a dispatch received from Hoxie last night. It givei situation at front in brief. I ^ sending ties to the front as fast fc Co. deliver ti:e». • lo endl ■ . Bnow. GovU Director was at Cheyenne yesterday, will be here tUfi' 'i J ^ - . ■ 't '1 February, 1869. •iMtf «VI«inrf0H , ^ i- ! • . A ^ Ji -r tomorrow P. M.; dont think he made the coal'contract'work, T.C.Durant to Gen. Dodge, New York, 12 (Telegram) t O Mdoni Are you to be here tomorrow? Sidney Dillon to Gen, Dodge, New York, 14'"(Telegram) some wordc. T I dont know unless he wants you to* change loca*tioh en :a. 1. .i't Sv- 'C',. . C. Durant to Gen, Dodge, New York, 13 (Telegram) I telegraphed you some time since nort to 'send instruction West without first submitting the same to "me. You are away from the ■f" " work attending to ICDther business and are not sufficiently posted. If you cannot find time to report ^ere "'I shall of necessity be ebi 1 fTofi t.rk aiirtAriAaHA Vmi - / . OlXCl liged to supersede you,^ ' ■ ^J. G, Casement to Gen. Dodge,'Echo City, 13:- ''® tm oJ II. 0 : ' I arrived here'from Washington in five dayS all right, D?j< Mdl Jr has started for home but id snowed in at Aspen, The weather here is Xl|W ■; S- . good. Have laid the track around the' iirst tunnel west of here and I j will reach Ogdon by the 5th of March if we osm get ties fact enough. Y ) Reed is out on the road looking after things generally, so that SeymoTir may not have'to rupture himself by over exertion. That ■viG J1 . , vo - I Maor is all I know about the road at larg^^ ysij'f nr 1 ' ■ Now letiao ge't my glmblet and'bore 'for a friend, 'iK' fierce, brother of the Ex-Suveyor Gen, of Colorlftdb,' tte will be an applicant J r. \ . ■ for Surveyor Gen, of V/yomlng, and as'lie wfta with hib brother during February, 1869. .CTrr ,^-r -x , his whole term of service, he is well qualified frr the place besides being a republican of culture and high character. A boost to him rod<^ without laming your own arm will be duly appreciated by those who love you for the good whisky you never lose the key of. , ^ W. ^yder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 13:- . ^ Please show this to no person until publicity is given my ..j report in New York of operations for '68, • , , , , y^At rates allowed by N.Y.Office (1 1-10 per ton per mile fo]^ »a*-. • • f ■ ^ -^freight) the contractors business cost me in 1868 $1,410,473,34 more than I was allowed to charge tliem. This, of course, is not fair. 1^ . Including Contractor's business at rates allowed I cannot, of course, make a decent showing; but charging that at actual cost and no more, I show operating expenses about 41 per ct. Have done very lage amount of free business during the year for Company,, which will be ^ wiped out as soon as road is completed. Thinlc showing is good^^^/ tit I'ote: G. B. Bailey to Gen, Dodge, Elkhorn, 14:- • • .> 1. Gives a history of the farm at Elkhom, stock &c. .. "iii# , tt . J. 0. I!udnutt to Gen. Dodge, Camp on Burnt River, 14:- • . ,: . , , ' ^ i -n t The past we^k has given us three days of stormy weather which delayed me seriously and then I had some trouble with a summit between Old's Ferry and Brunt River which I found nearly 600 ft. above Snake River with a short approach on both sides, and I found it would require 80 or 90 ft. grades with heavy work. Hence I crossed February, 1809. Snalce and continued another line down that stream 6 miles from 01d*s Ferry and crossing the Snake seeing into the mouth of the Burnt River Canon. Here I left my line last night (Saturday 13th) and abou two and a hair miles will bring me up to the Miller's Ranch. The distance across from Olds Ferry i& 5 milbs by our present line, will be 8 at least but with light v;ork and easy grades. A very good article of coal is found in the ^nake ^iver hills near"Olds ferry, the vein is said"tb be from two to three feet thick. It ftiay "beeolne valuable in "this place in connection with the use of the * little steamer on the River. There seems to be 120 miles of good river navigation from Olds to the Owyhee Ferries. The frost is just ^ * leaving the ground and the roads are the worst possible. - Burnt River is Very* crooked and badiy land locked but by frequent crossings a tolerable line can be had. JiliitiJtU' t " Two of my party left for the mines Where they are* ge^'t'ing $6 per day in coin. At our present rate of pay ($50*in*greenbacks) it will be difficult to keep men, and I wrote forlhstruc ilons upon this subject. In fact, clothing*,' boots, A:c.' is very high^ and'at coin i^tes. '1 shall continue to S^'eport as' often as" once a week. Distance run '37^miles. ■ ' - ' ' w ' '^x.: ♦ it 0. Sickels to GSn. Dodge, a'biO 41 jurtt/oK 1 X>itA , ^ have not written tO ' ou fc/t* the last tvfb %*^ej£a^yi® since I aeno ^ h,:i .41 .^0 OC khKm ■r,: February, 1869. .r-n; .we commenced doing something on the bridge, supposeing you would come _> to Council Bluffs directly after the adjournment. Your brother on Saturday told me he thought it likely you would be detained some time :■ in New York, and I will therefore hereafter send you a weekly report •V of the condition of the work and oftener if anything of especial . interest occurs. 'i. Mr, Duff requested me towrite to him relative to. Mr. Boomer's ability to case the cylinders, and also^at the time of commencing the work of sinking them, with which request I have complied, . • On Tliursday the column (No, 1 Pier 11) was hoisted into position and was sunk 2 ft, by use of sand pump. The next day the cap was bolted on and the air exhausted when it^sunk 16 ft, in two operations about half hour in all, Saturday tho sand pump visls again used and another qection bolted on, ready to resume sinking today, , ,j nocu iiv. . •. So far everything seems favorable for a rapid prosecution of the work* Today, howevor, the thermometer is below zero. The ferry-boats are running but it is feared the ice will stop them,. The temporary t ; bridge ie takena up, piles included, aUt %*ttv It, ^Mr, House^goes West today, _ •nwo^ eeV •iKilKtn i Wt, : B«<M»Hhiwe#».4#r,(;Jen» Podge,, lew York, !$»*.; ^ ^ 'I thank you most eordially for your kindness and courtesy in r.ti^ndlng me the pubXi« documents. I read with great ineterest and profit, the report of the Union Pacific Railroad. Your name, of Chief February, 1869. Engineer and a projector of tlii^ road, one of the most stupendous en terprises ot eithen ancient or modem times, will be handed down to future ages. .. c.rt e n ' I received a few lines from t!rs. D. the other >• day in which she state she is doing tolerably well. I hope yoii both will do well if not come over after the #th and I will see if we can not do something'for you." ^ •' ■ • V M. Eddy to Gan. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 16 (Telegram)-'''' •h" Did you get my telegram 13th inst? - iiJtcnf <Klni fote: J. T. Baldwin to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs,' 16: ^ * In relation to account against Geoj- E. Spencer.'-' B($(iy to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 16: jjti fcsiw . ^ returned here from the north last night, 'having been up looking-after the claims mentioned in yours of 24th ult. - 4 lo . V I find that tftS^qfiiaBter sections cornering on 36 have all been and^all ooottpted and improved but one. The S.E. of .26 claimed but no occupant on the ground*^ - Am here nattu?ally doing nothing, waiting orders to go ahead with the town. Parties that come to.buy and locate are going away every day tired of waiting and becoming discouraged by hearing the rtimors that are alolt purporting to come from "R.R.Men" Salt Lake papers are full of tlMHiVo •'laarnlng from R.R. officials higfl^ An authority &c .rsJSn 'iJf Y 'liijLii i*i :K.t M Jh' - „r »• ' ■ ''I .r * /' t •• ■.A ./•♦'. " V-i- - '•"■ ■ February, 1869, .0#dX J'jait' that the Company did. not intend to make a town. Lesirning by telegraph ' v that Brigham'a offer ]:Kad bee.i accepted, &c, &c," . -Ctrl; : Eastern houses have had agents here waiting to eatablish Branches arid to leam something definite, and the class that the company must •i' > look to for support are clamorous for a Gentile town. A rumor to the effect that-the C.P.R.R. Company ^aue loqating a town .at .Bear River ; crossing is attracting consi derable.attention among the merchants here, f'v'. . ■ I am certain that if I could have tlirown the town into market trtHC 0#h«n it was first laid off that the sales would have exceeded $30,000 ^ by this time and that the Company are losing mpney faster than they I realize by waiting for the track, that is if the present site is ever :m V accepted, I have carried out all of my instructions to the best of my ability, keeping Mr. House fully posted. The last received dated o; ' Jan. k;7th was "CroM Section each eligible site between Taylor's X"Mill and Station 1000," This I have carried out by cross sectioning 01 the entire llnCV f Could not consider any point eligible, compared • with present site. X asked O'lTeil to send his views with the notes, i-which he did over two weeks ago, I telegraphed you from Ogden the 13th inSt, not knowing but that instructions by mail had been delayed. Have re^eilPid no answer yet. .,ri ;)0t t %ave received encouragem^t whatever-or even asked for advice 'from any ef^ihe gentleftae oojsabcted Srith the Construction Department, ::l eeloa t-voi nSJ u ic w s set w .i j, .vur'jdyL*uk._ February, 1869, ictf'-: ; and have reason to think that they are very much disinterested In what I have done, or interested in what I have not done. p.a.lD;!. ■ i hope I may be able to carry out yotir wishes to your satisfaotion, but being obliged to go it alone here, I may have erred in ®''- ;judg^r.ent. -iool •t ^ ^ L. S. Bent to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 16:-. 'i - Elko, Feb. 11th. End of.track is 8 miles east of Rumboldt . J»:r'.^ell^» Laying a little over 2 miles a c3^y. ^ . ■ P'X>»i.>€v Let'."Been sick 4 days and could not write during that time. 40 cars '' fron and ties passedd here for and of track. Weather cloudy and warm, i, p. i l/^Thos^ B. ^orrl§ to Gen. Dodge, Brigham ''ity, 16:- m M %> jo'» ? lU Enclosed please find letter from. C.P. Laugh^»idge the youn' '\ '• X©.H loan whom you wished me to hunt up, .< ; . "j.: e'lvi When I last wrote you I had examined the gnound over whiuh the tfttl'60 ft. line is located With reference to alterations for temporary benn tracks. I was then directed to examine and repojpt on a line with 10 curve and 116 ft* grade. I continued the line,which I had run for 1 temporary track under your direction to the flats and connected it .Lexw;with the 80 ft, line* Reeult was saving of $100,000 i^ cost and 3300 feet in distance over the 100 ft. grail,f_lin as reported to you, •oJhrl ii 'I I inquired-i^iffa the apceioal commission was and found they wer tiffilw San Praneisco^ and that Col, Williams could not leave there on account of business Cor a week or ten days, I have all notes in my February, 1869. hands of the Promontory surveys. Mr. Reed has nothing but the notes tiie located 60 ft. line, , , , , L received two telegrams from Dr. I^rant about line over Promontory. One directing him to put forces to work on the line * ■ 1 .. 4 Ij ^described and recommended by Col. Seymour which is the 80 ft. line j^.-with alterations (116 ft. grades and 10° curve) the other that the I grading must be ready for the track in 40 days. itotS an! I have received no orders from Dr. Durant to turn over notes to j anyone, Neither. Mr. Reed nor Col. Seymour are willing to direct me to turn over notes, eoid so I "hold them for further orders" as directed •,_..by Dr., Durant. ^ , '19 h-'kr eg Gen. Kurd and Mr.. Maxwell both being away from their line, I went over tlie lino from Brigham City to the Salt Rlats, near Monument , Point, with Mr. Reed and returned today. The work from Station 3550 « , to Monument Point, is almost completed. A good force is at work from to 3400 and Maj*« Bent sent his forces which had been working f. west of 3500 to the East slope of Promontory today. He will have about 3; 0 men and 100 teams At woric on the east sloP®. In addition • • • w O All) 1 these forces most of McGee's force who have been discharged in * - » ■ . ^ ,Weber Canon are working west and will be picked bp by Besnt. ,♦ Go^^progress has been made from Ogden west and I think there is . nothiag iD the way of track until the Salt Flats are reached between liMC'A n -mm at mm aatt 1,81 at htuoc < .IX mmtrnm .t\ tux February, 1869. Little Mountain and Promontof'y. *I rode over there with Mr. Reed on Sunday; found about 1-4 mile which waa undef a foot of water, and a mile and a half which is very soft and away from any high ground where "material might be borrowed. Although it is the very worst season of C • ' the'yQ^r for work upon these flats, yet that work can be done and done in tine to prevent the track from being delayed if it is taken hold of now and lUshed by men who will not talk all the time against the possibility of doing the work. Mr. Reed says there is no question in his mind but that the material will stand*and will make a good road-bed. i Mav A . . .. The Central Pacific Company have about 600 faen between Odgen at^g^ * Monument Point; are doing good work on Promontroy and*have opened all jjf the rock cuts. More men are going daily to them. Since Commission went west their force has been multiplied by them. They have some fltD'X ^ Salt Flats both east and west of Promontory yet to do. * . I have just received the following from ^.F.Reed: "The following e v . telegram Just received." 'Let Morris take charge of constjmiction on ^ ^ I ' ^ eastern slopa of Promontory' Signed s.B.Reod. I will start work and go to meet Commissioners. I wrote Col. Seymour telling him I did not think the 80 ft. modified line could be co pleted in 40 days by t, S'i'. ' any force the company could put on the work; also that the 80 ft. line as far west us station 2898 aould be done in that time. That the 116 ft. temporary line could be from 2998 to 3256- that it could^^ February 1869. .. g'711 . ."i^elT be finished in time and that the xjost would be for grading about i |59,000, and.length of temporary about 5 1-2 miles; and that the work done on the temporary tracks around heavy work on 80. ft,, line, end which would be thrown away when line was completed wpuld amount tO: fully. $50,00^ . . : - v-f t:; , .'0 *3vc. .. W. to. Gen. Dodge San Francisco, 17 (Telegram) , As Senate Committee report against aid to Branch, I. suggest by proviso to some bill or. by resolution, your company obtain right to purchase 150 township in Idalio, Oregon and Washington to aid constaniction with right of immediately ication either surveyed or unsurveyed and no restrictions as to selection. This controls the grcund and other valuable points 30 inches on pass 1st. January. . >i Ji, It, Eddy to Geh. Dodge, Salt Lako city, 18 (Telegram)! No instructions relative to town since January 27th. Every thing at. a s,tand-still. Am waiting for. orders, to go ahehd,. : t-.C" Snyxlor to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 17;- f-vrr: •»« » Hoxie telegraphed laat night from Echo as follows: "Detained from end of track. The. temporary line around end of tunnel No. 3 is hard one to operate laying ties in the ice and snow and cannot lay rtOAftore than one mile a day. It will take 30 days to roach Ogden." oj • r • I have iron at Echo to lay track beyond Ogden. Am taking ties there as fast as Davis and associates deliver at Piedmont &c. Plenty of spikes, splices, &c. on the ground. Have at Echo at least 1000 v' February, 1869. .C^^3X tons supplies for men and animals. ' f i fiS tciB ocrJr rt :»rf : Have had terrible storm for fou'r dayfe ^ast Hillsdale, to Quaking Asp; regular train still blockaded west of Ehcyenne, but weather - i. moderate today# ' ' -c r-JiW oiilX rio: •Is !dw Snow, Govt. Director, will be here today from Pheyenne. Send my report for *68. to Mr. Ames this morning. Am. not ashamed 4''*. Lof it if they will allow me cogt for Contrator's business. If. Davis to C. T. Durant, Echo, 17:- . ciw* i xcf -mff km oJ 1 mean thisT' The report to Ay J.^^Avill be damaging to your - .interests. He has been closeted with Lawrence and fully advised* Contract throiigh me or any one else for his benefit entirely changes ^ atters. You must use your own Judgment if it is necessary. If you are independent of rapbrts# Ujrill do nothing otherwise. Instruct ftonfco Me Ifith p®wer to arrange for you. Answer yes or no^/ J..'Blickensderfer, Jr. to Gen. DocJge, Lacramento, 17:^ We leave here, for, the East in the morning. I mean ^en. Warren, Mr. Montagatf and myself, Williamson will follow in a day or « two and overtake us (bilfare we cross the sierra, ;o tm V-f I have collected considerable information here and will endeavcr io gather more, ntft specially pertaining "tP this Comraission, but which aiaay be interes-tlng to you. 1 Bhall write but little xintil this investtsatfcon has been closed, except to Inform you at, intorvias of our movQoi®nts, I ♦inoline strongAy t« think my nonnectKin wlthtljis .r< . K K • February, 1869. ,-r; Commission is not well liked, although I am very courteously treated. Keep me posted at Salt Lake and at Omaha on everything of ^ interest. . vj .A. ! ■- miMAO- e J. B. Beard to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 17;- T-aj : nffi - _ I have been out in the country buying some horses, and »WfiFf , found a team that I think will suit you. They are young and sound as U .far as I can judge. They cost you $475. I drew on N.P.Dodge in your ' name for them, I had bought several pair for myself and was light for cash or,should not have drawn, as you had said nothing about the . ' u . C" money. -if"": . JJt' ti« rtr- Joorr; J. H. Eddy to Gen. Dodge, ,Salt Lake, 18 (Telegram) • 'i w J I am ready to sell. Parties are waiting to buy, I was ordered to wait decision as regards site. Have not heard direct from Commiss oners since they went weat*j|^ Jftaw aro^ m' Brm J vfi &1M Oiti!. J'RB.. ' ' fis ©V + J 1o IMV Grant's elected, and I am determined to^ put ©iv the jQiiast amicable face ossible and make the best of it, fondlyr hoping and basing ay hopes in groat measure upon your opinionJipf that he will prove a generous lord «nd master if not a friend and brother. Eddie, have you any, influence with him, or have you any .friends of influence who have influence over him? Now dont imagine that I aa after anything and ^would profit by tt^e^ c^rowning of a Caeser m February, 1869. whose crown I battled hard to withhold, for I have no favors to ask of the powers that be or are to be, far from it. This is what I am thinking 'bout. This is one of the best revenue districts' in the country and an elegant place to live and T want you to try' and obtain the appointment of assessor or collector under the new President. Gen. Grant has frequently of late expressed hi s determination to fill every post of that Icind with good and tried soldiers rather than risk a nev; era of peculaton, and I believe your military record will go a long way in securing you a good position. As Assessor your salary would amount to about $6000 and as collector dit would in the allotted percentage foot much more. . .. ^ 'Now dont turn up your nose at the idea and say you are no pollI. ticia : and all that sort 6f thing; neither is Grant a politician, and he does not want to fill the posit ons of trust throughout the South with any but conservative and honest man, who are not by cliques and caucuses. Anbther fine opening here is that of U. S. Marshal for the northern district of Miss; a post worth 5 or 6 "thousand a year «nd with but little to do; the present Marshal, Maj. Blevines is a citizen of Tennessee and a particular friend of mine but M he is a devoted friend of Johnson's and is personally o-dious to Grant, he will not, of course, make any effort to retain the post. Do not let the fact of" your not residing in the State deter you. We February, 1869. expect all Federal officeo to be filled fromt abroad.iel>^pi|l 1 /1^\ - Jas# A« Evans to Gen. Dodge, Laramie, 18:-. ' «tyO ^ We are snowed in here, having iiad but two trains froni the j Eagt and none from the West in six days, _ I started for Echo last Friday (l2th) smashed up between Wyoming and Cooper s Lake and had to return. There is not muqh prospect of our getting away in several days yet . I am afraid that we are going tb Jhave some trouble from f l.'now on until Spring. . ra • - '"b'S: -C. . Do you know who will be Governor of this new territory? 'I hope whoever it may be he will have sense and judgment enough to make this point the capital. If this can be done it will be Qf advantage to the town and I think you will agree ^ith me in thinking that it is the Ijest place. I believe, too, that the fulmre will demonstrate that this is the proper point from wiiich to operate-the U.P.R.R. It is so long that some point about equal distance from its terminus will be the proper point for the'Oenl, SupderintednCt and staff. As I have-not been able to get West I know no|,hJng about how the work is progressing. Ae soon gs I .do guccecd in getting there will write you. . .ei'. iMHQPNMt) tl «o4tet •• •Mft Ji •« February, 1869. ^0081 .TWWrwMl*: ' W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, 6maha, -ISf ILl iMMpMi Our Government Director, Snow, came in last night full of ®1whiskey ^nd surrounded by an additional lot of dead beats. He is at the Co2sZ6ns House this A M. talking loud about the wretched road, &c. Ihave not gone to see hiit because I will have nothing to do with such a crowd. Think he will go East today. Weather warm here but storming terribly west of Chsyanne. Road blockades there for nearly a week past. From Bryan west we keep train moving and get iron and-ties to end of track faster than needed. Think our Mo- River Bcidge will not stand this weather, more than two or • '-^three days more, ^ i Ji •9 • L r 1 i e.,J H. Hoxie to Snyder» Echo, 19 (Telegram) -ri-o' . . .-About ten thousand yards of slide,at mouth oi Weberj will o«piK)batiy -traok-laying some» They will try a temporary line around-1 ^^ed gone down ito it, r J u , J r rtoX W. S*yder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 19 (Telegram) f^^ff tdl ww#f $m- !' Enclosed Juet received, S.S. and S.B.R. are saving money out there ty reducing slopes* Will have plenty.of rock and earth slides after a while on their lAto grading. . X eiltr sick. Please telegraph ns prospects for March meeting as I am getting iL, M. Hoxie to W, Snyder, Echo, 19 (TelogramJ 988 769 ■ T Jfl ■¥ W^' S Si ti >' , f j/ ?l < I ! y r February, 1869. ip _ ■- j . »" "-X . . .'. .iC'S I Read and Seymour here; say they can get around slide on 20 degree curve. Grade to Ogden and Bear River mostly out, they say. I have directed Hopper to keep road open at all hazards Piedmont or * Wahsatch. Must get ties and timber. If this snow storm continues they cant haul ties from timber. Snow 5 ft. deep in woods. Plenty, of all supplies for man and bea^t here except hay. Synder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 19;- ■'3 • . tf "£ sJL'f (Jno. M.) writes Gov. Butler that he is, offered posi tiop as Secretary of Interior imder Gen. Grant, and will take it if he can name his successor for the Senate. Butler has promised the appointment to E., ^.Taylor. Taylor will withdraw if the road wants • the position for their own man as he can get an appointment as Indians Commissioner or A^ent of some kind in v/hich there is more room „ _ for operations provided that the road vrill cone down some $5000 or 4 ♦lo ,000 for Gen. B, who is used up financially, Mr. Frost is very anxious for the appointment, JM.T, dont want him but the funds would probably securd it. I c£in hardly believe that Gen, Grant will give T, the Interior Department, but politicians here take it as fact and are working on it. I have taken no action as yet, • « « Wi^h you would telegraph me what you think of programme and whether it . t r\ ^ iwould pay to invest $5000 or more to secure the appointment of F. • . .-'w.'q o2 Si '" S. Bent to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake ^ity, 20 (Telegram) February, 18G9. .6381 Track fifteen mi*les east of Humboldt V/ells on 13th inst. Laying two arid a half miles per day. " . . - o ■ w. Snyder to Oen. Dodg , Omaha, "so Yours 18th came last night. I will give the Repdblicans some of our prfnting. Have giVen the HerSTld none for several'months; have V,. . ' been getting it done by a job printer who works cheaper "and gets up - • C r .■ '-r . . his work in better style, " . , - . o We are havin' an awful snow storm froiil Laramie to R awlins. cuts *, ♦ drift full as fast as Ve can 'shovel them out. Am working every man and engine but prospects ard poor this morning L. W. Ross to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 20:- ^ aa K' tryenor, Esq. will leave hero on Monday for Washing '•V ~'ton. ' He"goes hoping to secure the P. 0.' at this place. - I wrote you on the 28th ult. on this matter but receiving no answer I condludod that my letter not received. ' ^ » - yqu Qan Inftrience •yfiifi matter to soine extent at least. In my ' jud^ent Mr. Treynoi-^As ttttth^capabilltiy and honosty; then if any one ine our midst can cldim a "local Of flea <5n'the* ground of meritorieus service I think he can. I do riot know, however, that he bases his claim wholly on the fact of past service to the party, yet we as a party, if we act tfl ely , will f«^ward the active men of our party with the offloea in the gift of the |)artyi If we-fail in this> we will go February, 1869, dawn, Such ic tlie judgment and feeling of the" active Republicans here. « ' -I write this with some knowlodg^ of the friendship whicli has lut'ilieretofore existed between yourself and Maynard, yet with a hope thag ' you .will favor Treynor for the office, ,j - c,, , tuw J, M. Eddy to Gen. I^odge, Salt Lake ^ity, 19:- . n • I am still waiting orders to .locate a new town site or throw the present one into market, having been told by letter and I telegraph by Mr, House that the decision would have to be made in New • • York, -after the"cDoss-section notes had been received and examined there. aior i.'' ^ By the tone of your telagrara received today, i am led to-believe ~ that you were not aware of order requiring me to wait further '-^advice, else orders countermanding it bad been sent me which I never "•■received. The town as laid off received the a pproval of all the ^-business men that I hatte talked with-that wihh to locate, and they are very anxious to go on grehfid, ">* .'Jo * V7ith the many town® on the.road east, as.a precedent, people are ~ becoming posted and are now looking forward for a town which is to be permanent. They are anxious alao to know what inducements they com pany offer; so if the company intend to erect houses, shops &c. I would like authority to tell people so which, would add greatly to j account of sales. I will here mention that the officers at Camp Douglas '•'"V ■ ■ ■ > ■'■ February, 1869. . .d . .y'O: .cn wish me to ascertain if time would be allowed them on lots^*5 Cals..ib Lewis and Reynolds and Capt. proctor have spoken to me aboitt it. *; Bear River crossing is attracting considerable attention, a great many are going there and a to^ ought to be laid off thore soon, else a repetition of-.Gre^ River v?iii be .the result, a prog'e.ct J,s now on foot to organize a company, make and sell out an independent town. I have been offered inducements to co-operate with them, and am told Tynthat Agents from New York are at the head of it. i ' The Government surveys show that a school section (sec. 36) covers - - - , the best ground at the crossing^ but when O'Neii gots up there the f'V lines will be established accurately, : - It has been over threo weeks since I have received any comrauni- ^ cations by mail, iMii the latcgt (27th Jan, from Mr. House) instructed me to wait until I was advisee that the Company had accepted the pres- ^--«n,t site or decided upoa a Iccaility. Your telegram tells me to sell if I haven't instructions to the contrary, (Rest of letter missing.) **** *•* ' ' b. Bent to W,..Si-vyder, Echo, 21 (Telegram) tt<f ot V i: Feb, IStJ^ %he end of C* p. Track was 15 miles east of Ilum- ""Ibcldt Wells ; as laying 2 1"*$ miles per day, 600 ft. trestle bridge near-Cisco was-swept away on the 10th. It is sup posed it will take two wweks to repair it. . oaa : .r i ^ _ m miju tx m 'P' ia v/W yseti mw •ted ilie I .eigfta -'iw February, 1869, A < W, Snyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha 21:- % tvt: Itm 0mei' " ' . 9 I enclose dispatch received last night from Hoxie. Have some 6 miles of ties ahead yet at Echo and so far hawe takQu them, there as fast ttS delivered by D.S. C,- -They have delivered lately less than one mile ties per day, - , • ti- ^ Advices from Cheyenne to Rawlins this morning very discouraging. Snowing and Blowing fearfully. Several hundred men and 10 large snow0 plows at work, hut cuts, fill up as fast as they can shovel them out. Road open to Cheyenne and trains nearly on time. Cars all at west of Cheyenne as I was able to get freight.over the Black Hills for I 'days when they were blockaded beyond. tnrc £ r ^ c." Change of weathtor here .will give us use.pt temporary bridge some time longer. no et. 4 a .1 Blickensdorfer, Jr« to Gen. Dodge, Sacramento, 21*- ,>1*..r tii. YfQ examined thw road about half way up the western slope of Sierra and retu«Aed to place to spend Sunday, Tomorrow, . '^^itorning we leave again for the eastward; Col. Williamson having ar rived here yesterday even'.ng, completes the Commission, excopt Mr», Clement whom we shall meet somewhere on the line. , i f."" The mono I think of it the more I incline to the opinion that ^ ^after viewing the this commission should pass over the 'Baltimore ft Ohlft Railwiir^t iWhat do ya". think of that? The fact ia» neitier Warren or Williamson havg much personal knowledge of railroad V'' -■ February, 1869 . V work and although not yet full prepared to e,xpr0ss an opinion, I think .the magnitude of the wor kover, the Sierra has been much exagger- •- ated. Much is said of the immense amount of tunnel work &c. It is true they have fi ftton. tunnels but t.hei.r aggregate length is only €600 ft. Now the first road I ever built (in.1850-3) had over '5400 ft, tunnelling on it, in five tunnels three of which were each only a few •^'hundred feet shorter than their longest w'hch alone exceeds each of »-the three; and the last road I was engaged on before I came west, the -Pittsburgh & Stenbruville, has over 5500 ft. of tunneling on it in - less than forty miles, one of which is over 2200 ft long and has an approach at one end over a mile long in rock cutting running gradually ^ ""' from 0 to over 60 ft. cutting. I appj-ghend the single tunnel in the Blue Ridge between Charlott and Staunton in Virginia will or has- v cost as much as all the»tunnels on the.C.P.R.R, put together. - It is no easy Uhiilll for inexpej^ianced men ilike "illiamson and Warren to realize these facie 1i*thout seeing such work, and while the Califomians have dane-good' they really think they have unheard of things, wonders never before eite«ipted which is all a mistake.;^ Please thindc of this atter and write me 4o Omaha. I am not ' disappointed in my views of the C.P.r.r. in general although of course I could have had but a neagre idea of things bofore I came hero and I 'know you will appreciate my reasons if I say I db Qpt like to write much on that subject at this timey. ■■■ February, 1869 ■*I .T The weather continues very fair here since the late storm, and © Pi 4 ^ V • ' riQW that Williamson has joined us I hope that we shall mahe more rapid progress on our way eastward. • ■ ■ ^ A. ■' W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 21:- J •n«riT .r 1. V. t, I enclose copy of dispatch going through tonight. It is rather rich. There are not quite 150 passengers at Rawlins, none of them have been there 10 days and most of them but thbee. Storm has been awful; whole force of men on the division and ^ all outsiders on (could employ has been at work all week. High winds and cuts fill with snow faster than we can shovel out. Advices a little more favorable tonight. Got through Laramie to ^heyenne today and think that part con .be kept open, v v, ^ . Dont know who the signers to the disj>atch to C.P.D, are^ but.. ^ will find out and wJiat figuring for. The ^fording of dispatch induces me to think that some, ;aie^^ connected with the road have had a hand in . . i>ao A, J, Hopper to W, Snyder, Rawlins, 22 (Telegram) U ' 1 • 4 Running nothng but snow trains today. Blewing hard; cuts all full. I leave in morning at 7 A, u, with snow train for Bryan. think will be able to keep road op'en uhlosa storm increases.* Well ' T7 " '; supplied with coal at points where needed. VP JK H. M. Hoxie to ti. Snyder, Wahsatch, 82 (Telegram) Against my better Judgment I let passenger train ^arV from February, 1869 ^LfiPir Rawlins east, having 4 days^^o'visions. Unless you direct otherwise shall not permit any more 'to leave terminal stations Cheyenne to Raw lins. There are plenty of provisions here except beef for 30 days, ht W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 22:- * ' • - Hoxie telegraphs last night: "Snow storm last ni^t stops Casement.' Prospects not good for fast work." . !3l*t Maj. B-ent and LeRoy go to' Salt Lake today ^d will report C".-t>^. matters &c. from there. Bent got $50,000. ' Dispatches from West this morning are mixed but look rather more favorable. Black Hills track clear; snow is hard as ice. Have sent engines and snow plows from east of Bheyenne to help clear Laramie^^'- division. Thermometer at 7 above this A. M. at Sidney, Cheyenne and Laramie 17 below zero. orU J Have about 30 miles of iron at Echo with plenty of spike, pit, plate, bolts, &c. Will keep them supplied if men and engines cah^ open "the road. , Si I i . .. f ( . jj" ^ r, Passenger tra^^ etart.ed oast from Ra*lins this morning, but getting along very slow, . ! \ f- -ilwl liM X. N. Casement to W, Snyder, Laramie, 23 (Telegram) A*' ' j i-- .iiti Must have assistance from the East before Me can do anything. Men all worked out and frozen; impossible to get work done. Am afraid passengers will suffer unless they get ussistance soon. - i -ieiicJ . .. .. . . - A February, 1869. Ho. 2-23: ■.."' •"-1 ' t* ,■ •- , i "Ji .'*;■■? Prospects this M. same as last night; wind blowing very •xol ; . hard. Must have help from the East. What do you think hbout sending men from Omaha? .iL J v> ' - W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 23: I have sent to Laramie for the Antelope heads and will get I ' ■ ' them in as soon as road is clear. Will forward to R.C.notices as you request. H. M. HoKie to Gen, Dodge, Wahsatch, 23 (Telegram) ^ ^ , Shall run snow plow between here and Piedmont and keep road (^$aX B*ofJ . ^ , , open for ties and timber. Started passenger train from here at 2 P. M. all now at Piedmont. Shall not let them go east of Ralinws till some hope of going through. Shall stay here at present to look out for ties .. . X ■ ■ ■ t • J ■ Warren's division in good shape. How are things? 11f* ' Snyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 23 (Telegram^ ^ _ Vlockade west Cheyenne last ten days. Storm continues severe, 14 U Tttiolt It: - -) 1 'I , . . : ir. . oj -n. . .• «i J. S, |toynard to W, Snyder, Gsurbon, 23 (Telegram) Left passenger train with ttoee engines about two miles west of Simpson, Do not think they will get out fo;* two days. Plowing a perfect gale. They have about 4 days provisions, February, 1869, 'Ciet j|ni»cX B. Mosoly to Snyder, Bitter Creek, 24 (Telegram)' ^ Arrived here this morning with passenger train; waiting for "road to be cleared from Separation to Rav/lins;' expect to leave in the afternoon. Plenty of provis ons here, and passengers all quiet and comfrotable, * ' ier. S. B. Reed to W, Snyder, Echo, 23 (Telegram) ' ^ tttv- ; Ogden. "Shall eant from below'Piedmont 125,000 ties to use West of alBDX B, 'F.Allen to Geri. Dodge, Des Moiries, 2^:- tyA '>1 ait (nI hati X;. Mr, Tichenor writes me that you would like to have some lots *in Atlantic, If such is the case 1 will let you have them so that it ^ will be satifactory to you. When are you coming west? You must post up our good friend. Prank Palmer, on matters and things ingeneral so that he will gdt as good a start as possible, 1 suppose 3)%U are not sorry that yodr time at the (iapital will Sbdn tSb 6ut,'fto tliat you will bo a free man 6n ce more, I, N. Casement to W. Snyder, Laramie, 24 (Telegram) • Passenger trAin west'is betweon Cooper Lake and Lookout, '^orthop with 60 men at Lookout, About 80 men between Como and Rock Creak workinu Sast. passenger train bound east afcoal mines 2 miles west of Sarbon,* fha Mbw that" fell yesterday will not delay. Passen gers end men getting plenty to eat and reported in good spirits. February I 1869 • ♦COBX eX'fliiWWf W-i-Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 24:-» et no:"- Butler didntft reach Omaha last night as expected. "1 Jr. ■ Reed telegraphs me today that he will want 125,000 ties from east of Piedmont to use west of Ogden. This, of course* means from the ^'Laramie River, I will send them if wo get the tie® but it is awfully . f>tirK 'expensive to transport ties 450 miles, ■ £ Wind has gone down., today east of Rawlinsj weather some warmer. • ' (Part Of letter missing,) . I i . w. H. M. Hoxie to W. Sny'der, Wahsatch, 24 "(Telegram) I Bent telegraphs from Devil's Gate that Central v'^acifiS track is on 7th mile east of Rumboldtt Wells,. Wo trains from Sacram ento for 5 days, Snow^ everywhere, 21 cars ties from Piedmont today. jJ' .t 'x; . w, Snyder to Gen, Dd<ige, Omaha, 24:- hJ Yours 22 d received this P. M. xJ «B|»4 BiS My authority Witt statement in'regard to bontraet for buidling the road west of the Ameii^^%ontract is. T,.:; 0. Durant himself. Re told me (on his last visit west) that ho had glvtm the contract to Jas, W. Daivs and that Davis had assigned the contract to the trustees for the contractors. This is straight, t . I?".?' - ■ ' j J ap ^ Have not^ sent copy of my report "to secretary of Interior. J want N.Y, Office to allow me a bettor rate (at least cost) for transportation of contractor's man and material. February, 1869, To Gen. Dodge from his brother, Counoil Bluffs, 24:r . il enclose two deeds, one for you and one for Farnham, whom I presume you will see in Washington. They convey your interest in the CjP.S, & Pacific De ot, Groundp. V V " Middler is an applicant for something wanted m^ to give him a letter to you but I had not time to write. I think him a very good .•man, v;ell adppted to his present business, viz; county and city Assessor, and I would be very sorry to see him resign, that office for any other. I have paid Beard $475 for a^pair of horses he has bought for you Guess he has got a nice pair. ; , yx. Ic„ . » lot oJ-n» Shattuck to Gen,.Dodge, New York, 24s-^o rxl ? o al yojir statement of distances upon the U. P. Line given me some time since, made a-total,^)f 1767 miles, from Omaha to Sacramento as follows: .1 reriwoei b -V. t.'. .--y 'jjcUll)! ^Omaha to JsgMtho nl ^026 j . pi •a fciu.'Mouth, of * »232 x . ^ |gl^ avloQ .** .i: Humboldt. to Saez^unento- • , e.i jati Total #««dE «Jif m) eKJ 'lol oi ■ • ^ ' T • Upon the enclosed |xroof slip Mr. O'Brien has made such corrections (S to put the distance 1721 to SacrMiento, as in former pamphlet. Please inform mo if the table aa corrected by Mr. L'BBien Is correct miJa: . ri}£ Jm) (Wiii -.1. ' w. for the new pamphlet. Lna isea a^noiaa^lnoa lo February, 1869. J' Gen. Dodge, New York, ii4:- rj; „ ^ I have this day deposited in the Leather Manufacturing Bank to your credit $90-being amount Pullman Car Company dividdnd. J. M. Eddy to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 24:- Hearing nothing from yourself on ,'r. House, which gives me authority to go ahead with the town 7 miles north of Ogden, I am still waiting further instructions. , r- - Have learned though various sources that a "To^n Company " has been organized and expect to<^ay out an independent town at Bear River Crossing, and fearing a repetition of Green River troubles I am going up there tomorrow, and will select the best site and have O'Neil lay cut another large town, wich without throwing it into market will - block the "Town Company" game. As i do this without authirty from you,. I can only^hope that it will meet with your approval on the ground ^^that by simjly atakin^jPff the site, making no extra noise about the affair &o. it can at least do no harm. I,am very certain that there will be a demand for lots there. Have had no Eastern mail since 11th inst. and road still blocked. Telegraph news very conflicting, so the doings in Congress are imknown to us all here, but people in general believe that the Junction of the two roads will be established.at Ogden. I mention this fact so if H .'rapj . . i » . tynirrao tZ/M di 1001 "lA^a a!-/ < toQjr ► -' ''li" ' -- J f, ■, .i' February, 1869. •6081 « there is any thing I'have neglected 'to do*'twas because* ithout authority, I was afraid I might go wrong. I will write you from the Bear River Crossing, ■- -j- tt •: oj Note: E. ■ E, Edwards to Gen. Dodge, Charitony Iowa, 84:- Oi,. 60V'* XXli« am In relation to purchase of B & M R R Stock. "Nbto. P. R. Root wants pass over U.P.R.R. &c. T. C. Durant to W. Snyder, New York, 25 (Telegram) er * Send §00 flat cars to Chicago. If ^ou cant send the cars send your resignat:on and let some one mefda^at-o it who can.-' ' *■ ' W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 25:-" yj^ Davis on Feb. 1st drew on Cisco for ^>50,000 through Cheyenne Bank; draft was paid and proceeds deposited by Davis to his individual credit. ^ Above i gcli gOod Source aiid'^'-believe it. -^If Soi^rect i's it ' not rather Confirmatory of the Davis Contract? Cannot facts in relation to this be obtained frora*Clscos? - - -i-Jifis: H. M. Hoxie to W, Snyder, WhSsatch, 2S (Telegram) ' * XXl* nice,.. . , land slide'was fe elow Devil's Gate; will SISfi'S. station ' when liet it. ' ^ ^ ^ ' B. Mosely t%*^.^l&iydor. Bitter Creek, 25 (Telegram) ^ ^ ot Jr . gpjLdger division'clear. Hopper just arrived wi til snow plows from east at 11,50, We start east this rorning. 1002 February, 1869. . H. M. Hoxie to W. Snyder, Wahsatch,;25 (Telegram) Casement telegraphs that he will have to distribute next rjji,. - 2 miles of his with men. That land slide pan be gotten around, per haps out of the way. I cant get station. • fK r "t. tnlt ^ Note: L. S. Bent to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 25:rf) afpt Reports from end of C. P. R. R. oinciwnMC W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 25:.- n ni 3,:.. »1 I enclose copies of a few dispatches showing the situation this morning. , r '««V. TjC.D. appears determined to get me out of the way, as he and his tools find that 1 am not to be bought, sold or scared by them. My I ' „ 'resignation is at the service of the President of the road whenever he desires it. I dont propose at present to get out of the.way fpr any body else,. ; . en ui .1 .r, aaillo . ,Ri to Gen. Doigst^jSa'okuk,, SSjMy son# Capt. Glen.Lowe la ana.pplicant for tljie Marahalship of Idaho Territory, where he has been residing two years^ You can leam aonethlng of his.military record from the member, elect of «*»t|hia District, Hon. 0#a. W. McCroy. He served 4 years and was honorably f^lsclMrged, bat made a fo** Hf® tn ths service. . He is a very honest, worthy fellow and well qualified for the office. I feel very anxious for.his. appointment.,vs McCroy will g#t up a paper to be signed by the meabexna from this state} it would gratify He if you would 1003 February, 1869. . ol join in the recommendationi^*''^^*"^ ^ * •« .11 l*«rT »4: L. S Bent to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 25:- ,? * ^-"Elko 20th. Track layers idle-yesterday; rock cut not bein finished. 40 cars material reached end track* today. I^ie Commission ers are here, but have not examined road yet. Large number carts from Sacramento reported on road-to be sent to Promontory-whtiher Crocker is going in a few days. .;•/ . (iQt'tt.rj Weather cold ahd fltbrmyl • WMiftflne 1 W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 26:- rfmoe- nli'i I send you today by express copies of parts of statistics 'attached to my report for *68 for your private use. Item of transpor04 'f tation given in detail will furnish base of estimate of this year's business. t. 4eB -J i yi i J. T, Baldwin to Gen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 25: ' 1-^ ./>;>■* Denning has sent Treynor to Washington to.get the office r-fal of P» H. at this place. I tliink D. expects the influence of Grimes t;o'/ enough C ooibaugh and l[cCt*ary. I do hope you will do all in your power to prevent Treynor'a appointment. w ^1^010 ,-«v ihe proliable paeeage of - the Bank bill thl§ congress will Change ^evt&e^iMBdrier.ef ImeAnMMl we wanted attended to th Waahlngton and New Toiii* We.will'waitJ tile result. ifnr: br» wvned (>r:i ^ e t - cVeatJxes? clod iiM tAaJ»tnt« fteall lewtate iivel#.wot mpcImi %lmm M0% 11 Ml leJwIe elill wcWl e*ce<lnKff #41 fr 1004 tooi February, 1869, uc-« i. ,-iC. c. Dodge to Gen. Dodge, New York, 25: _ * ■ • vf .' * 1 F :..u I particularly appreciate the friendly remembrance which j: Induced your sending them. When will Mrs. Dodge and yourself be I in New York again. We often speak of you both and should be very glad to see you once more. Are you coming on here when this Session ^ closes? If so come right to our house and telegraph me by what train 1 you will arrive. ^ M. Hoxie to Gen. Dodge, Wahsatch, 25'- m S ed 3-Ia i I have been at this end for past three weeks looking arounX^ Have picked up some information but little that can be sworn to, John T. Kingsbury, an engineer, civil, told me today that he knew whe transaction that Silas S. got $5000 in a certificate of deposit before contract was let. It was a matter of ties. He says he knows what Durant is in but would not tell. Says S.B.Reed and Gosline are part- ' nera in several things. I believe he could be ijersuaded to tell all about the entire transaction. Says that M.. T. Lyman is nov hiring teams for the Company at $40 per for hauling lumber to tie siding , r^4 miles east Bear River near Aspen. They divide with Seymour. Other il%eiuas not in toe ring are getting $22 and $25 per , These fellows say that,T.C.D. gets 19 per ct. of ^Lll.contracts, but you cant tell what is true. All I kiiow, Ip th at the entire gutift la rotten to the core, i * . - • - -i 'i. i - teen f', w >led etlifi .Q-Q .oSBx February, 18 69. Were it not for you and Mr. Snyder whom I know to be my friends, I would leave and go to Iowa, for no man can stay here and be above suspicion. The track from 1000 mile post to 1020 is about the same as that from Aspen to Evanston, only that we have 14 degree curves on bridges and 82 on grade to run. It is about impossible to work it now and what it will be next spring no man can tell. I dont think there will be 2 miles of consecutive track when the snow goes off that an engine can be run over. Around tunnel No. 3 we have no track, beyond near State Point and Morgan City it is still worse. They are now taking men "and teams off of the permanent line at head of Echo and sending them to Promontory. ' « c ^ ' The C. P. track was 18 miles east of Humboldt Wells on the 17th and they have material for about 100 miles except ttie ties and fuel 'for engines. They are getting that as fast as they can. One and a half miles per day is their extent I think, -I have sent to Salt Lake about the injunction matter; dont -think Brigham Young will dare to play false-but he may. " ' 'No telling when we can dig but of the snow dn Laramie Division, about 600 men at work and no progress made. Snow 10 ft. deep and all ^ they valley full, write you again if blockade raises^^- r f » r . ^ ^ ... W. Snydor to Dodge, Omah&, 26 (Telegram) Slide below Devil's Gate near station 000. 1006 February, 1869. •lailr'o eal. N. Caseraent to W. Snyder, LaraniLe, 26 (Telegrani') Snowing some and wind blowing over whole division. :fim hir- . Ming every man I can get to shovel snow. Prospects poor this morning. , ; W4 Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 26;- ■' •. oi:: an.' o.t ^ f ' I am trying to. get W. M. Blair to. go to Washington to see you and post you in person as to matters in the construction department. Biair for past year has had charge of supplies for Evans and forwarded supplies for Reed. He was to have gone to the road, with full powers when Evans' division was finished, but the-Seymour, Reed and Davis influence secured.his discharged and the retention of the men who have been the tools of the thieves. Blair, in my opinion, has performed his duty well and is thorough ly honest. He can explain how Reed has nm short of supplies so that the thieves around him could speculate off contractors and road, and the manner in which Davis & Co. get their supplies without check or limit* Reed is e partnd of Gosline, the flihn who issues his supplies. . G. has a stoa?e in the Company!a warehouse at Echo and always has what the Company lacks. Reed has telegraphed Blair to send him no ' more flour so as t<S give his parties a chance to speculate on their stock. Silas Seymour, Mark Seymour, Tom Bates and others are in the ring,r -ifwut*.. >1 a'.i 1007 •Mi -'ir '■ ' ■ -X''" \: ■ February, 1869. '" Blair is in Chicago, I send there ,to secure him his laie chiefs „-Clerk, Harrow Horrow, who is also posted. I have faith in the integ rity of both for they would no.t have been ousted had they been thieves. Morrow has more nerve than Blair and by remaining with him can get him to tell the whole truth. Blair is not aware that I have anything to do with his trip to Washington. Please pay them nothing as I aill j attend to that. If he needs say $100 for return trip let him have it and r will refundy^ : . . ij • . o- c- • . . . .-i \ R. G. Hazard to Gefti. Dodge, Peace" Dale, 26:- /. i\|fc *W:aitr m-'t •vafl 0 . . u I just written to of A*^about U.P. Matters^ i think it may be important to have the Government.directors nominated as soon after the 4th as poggible that they may meet preparatory to the annual ^ meeting of stockh$i^^^n8« The conduct of Johnson in giving conunisaions to men who openly dejtfindod large bribos as a condi tion for not making false reports is outrageous and should.not be endured a moment longer ^than necessary, j gaw a wery n^ean fellow at the office thisweek I it was told demandfg _ He had spent much money for A. j, and I suppose not time to make approaches to the objective Jar!* point and made a direct aasualt in hppaa to carry it before hia base ' of operations was cut off. •i* ■ ,'X I think the public cee well pleased with Grant's independent' fOOJl 1008 February* 1869, •:\ri . 'JA J - .t t .OK'lt oi Tm0 ir "s# j«NI q|v»)^ Vrm •mJO' K no'w^rxj® ^ ^ i. r ' ' ^ r fe, .t ,>1 js * ¥ . . im »» course and woiild be glad if he'would cut off all that patronage which M. C, have usually assumed and which they have so generally used for corrupt and selfish piorposes, I have great faith that he will get honest, capable men about him. « ' • i • r* If I had had time I should have made a suggestiori to him about our Indian troubles, which, however, you and he would think at best a very strange one, but I believe will bear examination. It is to'put f the whole matter into the hands of'the Society of Friends, who through their yearly meetings in N. E., Pa,, Baltimore, Ohio, Indiana and Iowa would*find men who would undertake it as a duty and who at half the expense now Incurred would preserve peace and advance the Indians in civilization and the arts. Under the management of peace there was no violence from the Indiana In Pennsylvania for 70'years, and there are still many In that society and they are ready organized for such work. Others w .11 tell you what I have written. Grant's order about the losses is a straw very Indicative of his way of thinking of things,. I. N, O&ttement to W. Snyder' Laramie, 27 (Telegram) ■ Prospect not very good^loday; have just had cuts between here and Cheyenne shovelled out; they are full again. Train will be here by' 4 P, l,U Will turn snow plow and start east. Will organize a force at Cheyenne /Ith provisions and boarding cars, start west, supply I 1009 yf>j February, 1869. section houses and keep men until we can get to Percy, With pleasant weather it wil. take at least one week. Willltry to keep you posted. Am giving passes back to Omaha. Do not think it advisable to send any more West. i^imuoo W. Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 26:- Cant get from Echo station near where land slide occurred. Think from enclosed it must have been west of where I telegraphed this A. M, Track last night was at station 237, Supposed it was at end of track when slide took place, but Hoxie's dispatch leads me to believe track has not yet reached it, I get no information from Construction headquarter® at Echo when it is possible for them to prevent it, ^ Matters look as blue as ever on Laramie division this A M. More ^«now and wind at all points. Am sending men from here and other divi sions to shovel snow. Will do all that men itnd motive power can ac complish to open the road. Would like to go ou■ but financial matters are in such ahfi|)e here that, I must watch every movement and dare not leave while Hoxie absent, ^ ' aeaiMiI Mil D. T. Casement to W. Snyder, ^aramie, 27 (Telegram } « . . . I . , Arrived here from front today. Have seen how the snow works and it is my opinion you cant run trains over this division only by sending a snow outfit ahead with boarding cars and provisions, and as 1010 viOoX February, 1869, 4 spon as you get through a cut hq.ve train follov/. Have seen a cut fill up in two hours that took 100 men 10 hours to shovel out. Train west is well organized, but cant more than keep engines alive when it blows, I dont see how you can improve things here except to get water at points v;here it has failed, J' tX-' H, M, Hoxie to W, Snyder, Echo, 26:- (Telegram) Warren and myself are going to end of track tomorrow and thence >y train to mouth of Weber and Ogden, Shall return to end of T track tomorrow night. Want to see the next two sections before we get to them. Jf dont see anything shall go east as far as Rawlins, Hopper here,_will return to Rawlins Sunday, All the ties delivered moving promptly. 250 cars iron, 160 kegs bolts, 300 kegs spikes on hand. Dont think they will catch up until we are west of Ogden, When pi ( road opens will want supplies for men first; am buying some, Sr. T> . L' S. Bent to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 27:- Elko, 22d; Track layers suspended work, grading being un finished, Will be delayed about 4 days, 30 to 40 cars material being brought to front daily. Weather clear and cold, Snyder to Gen, Dodge, Omaha, 27: „ , „ ■ • , • I enclose couple copies of dispatches received last night. oT Central Pacific liappen to be delayed at Cheyenne t set# 1011 •ml3 •anDft .tiiC tlOl .i' ' February, 1869, and Rawiins and are telegraphing awful lies througft"the country. - I ^thihk they are assisted by some sore heads and propose to find out who they are. ^ > ' L. S. Bent to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City, 28 (Telegram) - 22d. Delayed by grade, will last 4 days, 30 to 40 cars to front daily, - "• . voit. Eddy to Gen. Dodge, Salt Lake City 27:- no o-t !'i , • : "Omaha, Jan. 27th. ' Dr. Durant says it is not'absolutely necessary to locate towns before * track passes. You will get all the information you can in regard to the best location from- Taylor's Mill to Station 1000, The growth of ^ twon wants to be teiken into consideration and the- facilities of drair.- a'ge, whether it wais to be done or not. Cross section each point that you think eligible and send map and profile to me. Answer as each is determined; also state what you think will be the comparative cost of grading the depot of each, ' I want to diibmit it -to New York before a decision will be made on "the looatioh. J. S. House, X II This I hare aarried -out as <E before wrote you, and have since waiting tbe decision, . The idea of establishing a iainumum price on lots, then selling t to highest bidder is a very good one, and I advanced the save thing to Mr. House acme time ago. iiOi 1012 February, 1869. , _ . . >ai » Will telegraph you when I comiTienc selling, and as I have been s so closely identified with this town, would like to have opportunity to sell it out and make it a success. . ► J, 0. Hudnutt to Gen, Dodge, Baker City, Oregon, 28:- Vi'l ■' „ My line is at this point at last and I have to report that a' 1 I was not at all disappointed in finding the 40 miles of line from the mouth to the head of Burnt River a very heavy line. Twice I had to stop and distribute grade backward, finding at one point for 6 miles that an 80 ft. per mile best fitted the ground and near the head of the river another 5 mile stretch of 20 or 105 ft. per mile. Very little improvement in these places could be made on location for the lines werde run with care. At the last crossing of Snake River the elevation was 2071 ft. and the Burnt River summit 4036 ft. or a total rise of 1965 ft. for the 40 miles. But the difficulty is that this rise is not evenly distributed. Some of the wider and straight por tions of the river fall 30 ft per mile, whle through the crooked canons the river hurries down at the rate of 300 ft. per mile. t ■ From the summit to this place is about 10 miles and the descent can be made with 70 ft, per mile(possibly 65 ft. with a heavy increase of work) for 6 miles and then the creek flattens out to a very light grade to the intersection of South Powder, Last week I received two letters from you, the last Jan. 30th. 1013 ■- J . , r = / *- ' February, 1869. <bT4*lAy*ld»^ You had not then received my estimates &c. I sent you the distance I 80 far as run to points of importance, but will give you additional information now. Prom Monument Point to Boise 260 miles. From Mon1 • > » ument Point to mouth Burnt River «74 miles. From Monument Point to S Baker City 423 miles. Thus far is measured and from this on to Portmiu land I take from the best information I can get. From Baker City to Salgrande 52 miles. From Salgrande to Umatillr 75 miles. From Umatille to Portland 205 miles. Add to the measured distance 423 miles makes a total of 757 miles. The total descent of Sanek River from the first caiossing near the mouth of Goose Creek to the crossing 6 miles below Old's Ferry is 2107 ft. Of this the grade at King Hill accountf^j for 467 ft, and the rest is distributed along the river. V I am more than ever impressed vith the necessity of a careful •• ♦ examination of the route via the John Day and North Fork of the Walher and shall take the first opportunity I have to make the reconnoissance. Shall write you soon again. ■. "JIO To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, 28:- ^ Kl .m t ^ ' If convenient I wish you would send me one of those Govt. books which abound in pictures of Carrie, I suppose, of course, that « wasthe sole purpose for which thoy are published. Note: James Dugan to Gen. Dodge, Washington, D. C. 29:- Hopes that Gen. Dodge will favor him with a biographical •'•"v - - 'I- . - • - -f f ' T. MOl X0X4 February, 1869. Sketch of himself, and a brief ".listory of the past taken by his > • Ci'jb' command in the late war. . . - .>44- ' oJ Jr Snyder to Gen. Dodge, Omaha, 27;-.-..^.. **51 JII send you a copy of dispatch just received (4 P.M.) from Laramie. It makes me sick. New York cant appreciate the situation or the severity of a mountaon snow storm. I can only say that we have done all that was possible and will keep at it. f # - Glad to hear that Thayer ig not to go in the Cabinet. His friends -here were counting on big stealingg. He certainly wrote here that he was offered position as Secretary ©f Interior and his friends have believed iti ifoad could afford to give $5000 to secure election of F. and get rid of him where he is. One of us must quit very soon. nli I will carry him no longer. ^ Have telegraphed thia^ P. , t§.,aacertain location of Warren and Blickensderfor and situation onthe Central Pacific. Will telegraph you facts if I get definite information*- Can think of no^ man excepting Evans to act as Supt, of Construc- ' tion. I believe him thoroughly honest, but he lacked nerve. Still if he knew he would be supported at N. Y. I am (Part of letter mad ^peU-ssing.) «.rcl m'J icrw emi y^t" w. iw o ri.r : Divislonfla snof/ bank* and freights train^^^ on side tracks are entirely o}it of siglit^,^ npt_ feoing to start, any 1015 February, 1869. «1.1 more trains between Laramie arid Rawlins^until there Is a certainty of /retting them through. We keep trains moving between Cheyenne and Cmaha. with very little detent on. Ha ve also kept open from Piedmont to end 'Of track, and sent ties and timber to front fast as delivered. 10 ffotj No. 2 -27-- The dispatch sent to the Associated Press from Cheyenne 25th inst., stating thafKro had but 4 inches of snow and that no efforts teing madd to open road, was signed by: Chas. James-San Francisco ' W. J. Hall-New York; W. B. hunt-Sacramento; A. J. Rhodes-Sacramento; X,. S, Edmonds-New York; S. VY. Newton, New York, - 'i' - At least 4 of these men are employed on the Central Pacific R.R.^ Their statement is false except as to the fact of blockade, I think they have had some assistance in forwarding their dispatch from parties ^ ■. *'"■' Connected indirectly witlr this roadV in iregard to which I propose to ascertain facts. ^ j . f.: • ■iffcci* ^ Nothing favorable today from west end regarding the weather, •DWUmSiO 'i 3., Rodge* to Gen. Dodg-?, Hew York, March 1:-' tt « l£j.^ Bien hae prottiUlifed to explain the extra charges by letter. Maps to'^ Ids ready on the lOthr or* 12th 01 this month. Eddy has written ne that the sale of lots in Salt Lake Valley has been withheld; can your explain the reason? Please send me one of your reports for 1866- there i-s none here, otic. 1016 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. 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