Newberry Library - Letters [manuscript copies]: Copy of communication from Mr. G. C. Sibley to B. Reeves and T. Mather, Thomas Mather papers, May 20, 1826

Letters [manuscript copies]: Copy of communication from Mr. G. C. Sibley to B. Reeves and T. Mather, Thomas Mather papers, May 20, 1826

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Open book Letters [manuscript copies]: Copy of communication from Mr. G. C. Sibley to B. Reeves and T. Mather, Thomas Mather papers, May 20, 1826

Title Letters [manuscript copies]: Copy of communication from Mr. G. C. Sibley to B. Reeves and T. Mather, Thomas Mather papers, May 20, 1826

Creator Mather, Thomas, 1794-1853

Date May 20, 1826

Place Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Southwestern States

Language English

Subjects Santa Fe Road Commission

Description Letters, diaries, account book, map and biographical sketch, most in connection with Mather’s activities as one of three commissioners appointed by the government to survey and mark a route from Missouri to Santa Fe in 1825.

User-Contributed Transcription it as my opinion that the U S Commissioners ought to meet here as early in July as practicable -- and that they have good reasons to believe the assent of the Mexican Government will be communicated to them in time to enable them to complete the Road before the setting in of the next winter -- If it should happen however that the consent of this Government cannot be obtaind and communicated to us here in July, then we can return to the boundary line and complete that part of the road which lies within the teritory of the U States -- I am still of opinion that the first appropriation will enable the commissioners to complete their work if they use proper econemy, and meet with no serious losses -- I have come to this conclusion upon a very fair estimate upon good data which supposes that we shall finish on or about the 20th of November -- If you can send an express to me on your approach to return to you before you enter the mountains it may possibly be in my power to suggest to you some arrangements by which considerable expence may be saved and some time and labour also -- should you deem it expedient to send an express direct it to me here - and if you need any refreshments let me know it and I will endeavour to supply them -- I shall be ready to set out homeward at a moments warning indeed I have already nearly completed every necessary preperation for the journey (as far as I can before your arrival) which I am extremely anxious to commenceHopeing soon to see you in good health & to greet you with full powers to enable us to progress with the Road to its completion without further delay.I remain with great respectyr obdt servtG. C SibleyPS.Should you send an express, I will thank you to forward by him any letters &c that you or any of the company with you may have in charge for Mr Brown and myselfYrsG.C.S.

Archival Collection Title Thomas Mather papers

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 2707 Box 1 Folder 9

BibID 991560298805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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