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“Remain in camp. The 2d Column has come up & also Col. Debois of the 3d who now will serve as guide. The formation of the soil are now very strange. The river seems to have cut its way through the rocky masses that line it. It seems as though the rock was cleft into to make a passway for the stream. Nearly all kinds of rock are represented. Sand, lime, flint & a kind of granite are seen, also slate. I get some very curious specimens which I am saving. This was one of the hottest days we had this summer & the heat was hardly endurable. While at breakfast a groung squirrel came quietly walking up to my chair. I discovered afterwards that my tent had been pitched over his abode. It stayed with me as long as we remained in camp, but would not allow to be petted. We saw some antelopes in the distance, & mustang & buffalo tracks all around us.”, 1866 July 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 July 27
“March 17 M & cross Mustang Creek. There is not much difference in the appearance between this & the South side of the river. Vegetation is poor, only along the creek the grass looks green. We find a kind of creeping grass growing over 40 ft long. Marching is very difficult on account of exessive heat, & many of the men drop off.”, 1866 July 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 July 28
“March 15 miles & encamp in a ravine where we find good water & grass, but no wool & we have to get along with cold diet. We passed some old camps on the road & crossed quite a number of dry creeks. By digging down on them we strike water every where however.”, 1866 July 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 July 29
“It having rained during the night the roads were in fine condition for travelling. Marched 22 M. & encamped in an old camp finding water fuel & grass in abundance. Weather is cool & somewhat hazy or cloudy & we march on a high plateau allmost level. About 9 o’clock we began seeing all kinds of mirages representing lakes forrest cities so plain that some were even deceived, taking them for real. The mirages changed however continually from rear to front & from right to left always differing in subject. It was a grand sight & every body enjoyed it.”, 1866 July 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 July 30
“Rain during the night. Start early & march 13 M. Crossed a hight plateau of about 8 M. length after which we descend into a well watered valley. Encamped in a cotton wood grove. The Bluffs are a limestone formation, but flint is plenty also & of a fine & beautifully looking texture.”, 1866 July 31
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 31
“March 22 Miles & encamp on a prairie near some water holes in which we find some fish & turtles. Wood is scarce.”, 1866 Aug 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 Aug 1
“March 25 M. Country very level. Pass petrified trees that would be a matter of interest in any museum. Encamp at 4 PM along some fine springs.”, 1866 Aug 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 Aug 2
“March 12 M & again encamp on Canadian R. Wood & grass plenty. Cedars grow on the Hill sides & Cottonwood on the creeks.”, 1866 Aug 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 Aug 3
“We come now in sight of the Rocky mountains which loom up in the distance & the scenery generally is becoming attractive. Again encamp on Canadian.”, 1866 Aug 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 Aug 4
“Recross the river near Fort Bascom & encamp marched 15 M. The fort is built of Adobe & situated in the bend of the river about 20 M. E. of long. “28" The buildings have flat roofs & the garrison consists of 2 Co. 1st N.M. V Inf & 1 Co Cav which troops will be relieved by some of our command.”, 1866 Aug 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 Aug 5