Box 1
Container
Contains 218 Results:
“March 25 M. Pass several ranches. Encamp near a grade of the Western Div. of Pacific RR. Fine country well watered, but timber scarce.”, 1866 Nov 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 Nov 24
“March Early. Pass Saline [Salina] the Co. seat of Saline Co. Country improving pass some very fine settlements. Marched 20[?] M.”, 1866 Nov 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 Nov 25
“March before sun up. Passed through Solomon & Abilene. March 27 miles & encamp near Chapmans ranch on the P R R. See again once more a R R Train.”, 1866 Nov 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 Nov 26
“Weather very blustery. March 15 M to Ft. Riley & Junction City a very thrifty place. The fort is garrisoned by one company of 19th US Inf & 3 Cos. 9th US. Cav under command of Col. Smith.”, 1866 Nov 27
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 Nov 27
“In camp”, 1866 Nov 28
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 Nov 28
“Leave on the evening train for Ft. Leavenworth.”, 1866 Nov 29
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 Nov 29
“Encamp near the Fort.”, 1866 Nov 30
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 Nov 30
“Mustered out Dec. 17th 1866.”, 1866 Nov 30
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 Nov 30
Handwritten statement of Charles Borberg recounting his military service in the Civil War up until his discharge on December 13, 1866. Describes his movement during the war, the battles in which he participated, wounds and illnesses from which he suffered, and the medical care he received. (5 pages), 1885 June 9
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
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:
1885 June 9
“The old garrison moves out of their quarters & we make preparation to occupy them.”, 1866 Sept 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 Sept 12