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“Resting day was hailed with satisfaction by all. We are encamped on a sloping prairie near some springs. The weather is very hot. The dry grass in camp caught fire & a conflagration was prevented only by the utmost exertions of the whole command. After the danger was over I took a refreshing bath at the springs. Undressing my pocket book fell out among the rocks & I found it again only by a long & tedious search, so the day ended for me with about as much excitement as I could well stand.”, 1866 June 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...
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1866 June 24
“. . . . Pass Talbots Academy which was destroyed during the war by the ‘Pin Indians.’ This country cannot be excelled in regard to fertility, water timber & healthy location. We cross Blue River about 160 miles fr. Ft. Smith. Near the ford is a beautiful cascade over overhanging rocks about 20 ft to the rocks at the bottom. The mail is sent back from here to Ft. Smith.”, 1866 June 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 June 25
“My company is detailed as pioneers & we start at 4 AM. Soon after it rains. After fixing up some bad places along the route we encamp at 1 PM having marched 15 M.”, 1866 June 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 June 26
“Cross headwaters of Topafky Creek & pass an old camp of Lt. Whipple who surveyed the country 1856. The road is very soft. Water tastes limy. Find some gypsum formations. . . .”, 1866 June 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 June 27
“. . . . Some of the wagons need repairs. Our guide has left us & we cannot well start again before we get a new one. . . .”, 1866 June 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 June 28
“. . . . Pioneers are sent out to fix roads. False Washita river is about 2-3 miles from here.”, 1866 June 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 June 29
“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