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“We are mustered for pay by Col. Howe 3d U.S. Cav. Washita is yet past fording & may have to be bridged. Our new guide has come. He is a Commanche [Comanche] chief. During some Cado Indians on very fine ponies come to see us. Every body is in good spirits.”, 1866 June 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 June 30
“The camp is crowded with Indians, they look gay on their ponies with their painted faces & their person ornamented with feathers & trinkets of all kinds. They are good shots with their bows. The river not falling any we resolve to change our route.”, 1866 July 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 July 1
“We start again in a more northern direction. Pass some Indian villages & herds of ponies & cattle. At noon encamp 2 miles south of Canadian river having marched 16 M. Soil & timber is getting very poor.”, 1866 July 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 July 2
“. . . . The day was very hot & water scarce & the the command was suffering. The country is very dry & barren 4 M. this side of camp we pass a saline.”, 1866 July 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 July 3
“Detailed again as pioneers we construct a bridge & a piece of road. Col. Alexander’s Col. of Cav. has joined us.”, 1866 July 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 July 4
“March at 5 AM & get again on to Lt. Whipple’s trail. Cross Walnut Creek & take a wrong road encamp having marched 15 M. . . .”, 1866 July 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 July 5
“Cross the Cross timber extending through Texas Ind. Terrytory to the Gulf. The same is very much crippled by fires, the soil is poor. Cross Branch Creek & two small tributaries of Washita river. The bottoms along these creeks are very fertile & fine farms could be made here. Weather still cool. Pass some large skeletons of buffaloes. . . .”, 1866 July 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 July 6
“Started soon after daylight. The road is soft, it having rained during the night mor[e] buffalo signs. A herd of 1000 heads of cattle destined for Albuquerque follows in our rear. Marched 12 M. & encamp on Washita river.”, 1866 July 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 July 7
“We march, though this is Sunday we have now completed 1/3 of our march. March up along the river. The soil is very rich grass is of man’s hight & also wild grain which grows in stretches of 5-6 miles. Pass the Indian rebel’s Stanwaithe’s [Stand Watie’s] old camp. March 18 M & encamp on the river.”, 1866 July 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 July 8
“March to old Fort Cobb. 12 M. The same is demolished. Fortunately a bridge across a considerably sized creek is passable yet & we cross without accident. The fort was evacuated in 1861, the garrison joined Maj. Sturgis at Ft. Leavenworth. I paid it a special visit this evening. It was built partly of Adobe & red sand stone of very poor quality. Before the outbreak of the rebellion several Indian tribes were fed here in a reservation.”, 1866 July 9
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 July 9