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Contains 218 Results:
“March through several mountain gaps & encamp at Riaul[?] a small town. Came 28 M.”, 1866 Nov 1
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 1
“March at daylight. Pass Maxwells Ranch at 10 oclock. A large number of Utes & Appaches [Apaches] have congregated there to trade Robes & furs. We are introduced to Genl Kit Karson [Kit Carson] the celebrated guide & Indian scout who is commanding a N. Mexican Vol Battallion. He may be about 60 years of age, is square built 5 ft. 6' tall & has a rather feminine voice but his clear greyish-blue eyes for which the Indians call him Eagle eye—give Evidence of great energy. . . .”, 1866 Nov 2
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 2
“. . . .The general was very sociable & his conversation touching local affairs was very instructive & interesting. The Indians who some weeks ago had again been stirred up, are again pacified, chiefly through his influence. We encamp on Cimerone river [Cimarron River] at dark 24 M. fr. previous camp.”, 1866 Nov 2
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 2
“March 25 M. & encamp on Red river or Canadian. Weather is excellent for marching. Harwood using regimental transportation causes increased indignation against the Ex Col.”, 1866 Nov 3
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 3
“Start at sun up & enter Rattoon mountains [Raton Mountains]. Scenery is splendid as we cross in the pass. We ascended about 10 M. when we had reached the highest point. Descending we cross one creek 34 times. After encamping the regt. Officers proceed in a body to Maj. Hunters tent requesting him to let them use the transportation for their convenience on the march back. The Col. only promises.”, 1866 Nov 4
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 4
“March to Trinidad where we meet Cos H & F at the foot of Rattoon Mountains [Raton Mountains]. The scenery is wildly beautiful. To our left are looming up the snow covered peaks of the Snowy range terminating in the Spanish Peaks Mountains of over 5000 ft high from their base about 12000 fr. the sea level.”, 1866 Nov 5
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 5
“March 23 miles over rolling prairie. To our right, Purgatory valley to the left the mountains. Encamped at the Hole in the Prairie, an old camping ground on the route. The officers send a written request. . . .”, 1866 Nov 6
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 6
“. . . .to [Paul] Harwood to leave the command he responds & takes the stage.”, 1866 Nov 6
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 6
“Start out at daylight. The men get on the empty wagons & the officers in the Ambulances. The road is hard & level. At dark Encamp at Iron Springs so called from the peculiar taste of its water. Wood water & grass is plentiful.”, 1866 Nov 7
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 7
“March 35 M. to Arkansas river weather cool. Are yet in view of Rattoon mountains [Raton Mountains] & the Snowy range. Encamped at dark. Met two large ox trains for Ft. Union loaded with Gov. Stores.”, 1866 Nov 8
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 8