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Contains 218 Results:
“Started again at 9 AM. Pass numerous sheep herds owned by the rancheros of Moro a settlement on that river. Marched mostly on a high plateau about 18 miles.”, 1866 Aug 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 12
“We came to an old ranche, the same had almost the look of a small town. The principal buildings were surrounded by an adobe wall with turrets in each corner as a defense against the Indians. Fields of colossel size stretch along both sides of the Moro & are irrigated through the numerous canals built from the river around the cultivated lands. This ranch belongs to a German named Koenig who managed his almost princely Estate yet under the system of peonage, although the same has been. . . .", 1866 Aug 13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 13
“. . . .abolished years ago. The Mexicans however are so ignorant & indolent that they don’t seem able to get along without guardians. We arrive at Ft Union at 11 o’cl AM.”, 1866 Aug 13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 13
“The regiment is restored to its former status by Genl Carleton comdg [commanding] District of N.M. Col [Paul] Harwood turned up again and is with Cos D & K assigned to duty at Ft. Stanton 280 M. South of here.”, 1866 Aug 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 20
“Left Ft. Union to day for Ft Stanton with a new outfit. Marched 12 M. & encamp. Weather cool & rainy”, 1866 Aug 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 22
“This is a cool day—splendid for marching. Came 18 M. & encamp opposite Los Vegas [Las Vegas] on Cajenna river a very swift & turbulent stream. On the road Col. Howe 3d U.S. Cav. passed us on his way to Ft Craig. Los Vegas [Las Vegas] is an old town of about 1000 inhabitants mostly Mexicans. The buildings are built of Adobe & brick dried in the air. The streets are laid out tolerably regular, but very filthy. The population is a mixture of Spanish Indian & Negro. The best looking building in the place is the public gaming house. All classes of the population may be found represented here daily. The priest, the judge, the ranchero, the mechanic, the merchant—All take a hand in “Faro” or “Monte”, 1866 Aug 23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 23
“The river is unfordable. Dr. Wright of our Command crossed this morning & came nearly losing his life.”, 1866 Aug 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 24
“Make preparations to cross over. Long ropes are fastened to the hind end of the wagons. The muskets are loaded in them and the first wagon is driven into the river. It was quite a spectacle. Allthough not very deep the current is so strong that it often appears as if men holding holding onto the ropes behind, wagon & mules were going down stream. . . .”, 1866 Aug 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 25
“The team however landed safely & the others followed with the same success. The last wagon however when in the middle of the stream capsized & only with difficulty 5 of the mules were swept down the river. After the command was all safely across a light wagon with a bridal party attempted to cross also. But the vehicle was too light & capsized & to us it was a miracle how the occupants were saved. They were all fished up however & no lives lost. We encamp near town. I am Officer of the guard. During the evening we take a stroll through town & visit the prominent places. Invited to a fandango we go & look on a while. Then we refresh the inner man with a supper & return to camp.”, 1866 Aug 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 25
“Leave at 7 ½ o.cl. March SW. 18 M. & encamp at Appache Springs [Apache Springs]. Pass several ranches & gain valuable information about the country before us.”, 1866 Aug 26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Aug 26