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Open book Glimpses of travel in the West with the lieutenant general of the army, 1888

Title Glimpses of travel in the West with the lieutenant general of the army, 1888

Creator Strong, William Emerson, 1840-1891

Date 1888

Place Colorado, Illinois--Chicago

Language English

Subjects Railroads, Travelers, United States, Vehicles, Military

Description Caption title.
Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
Formerly known as Ayer MS 867a.
In portfolio titled, "From Grassy Hill to Niegoldstown. Wm. E. Strong," and in box with title, "Strong."
For more information, consult the Special Collections Info. File.

Summary Narrative of Strong's May-June, 1879, trip with Gen. P.H. Sheridan through the mountains of southern Colorado to Santa Fe, N.M., probably intended as a memorial to Sheridan upon his death in 1888. The party, which also included Col. M.V. Sheridan, Capt. James Gregory, and Col. Henry T. Farrar, travelled first by rail, exploring the new routes through the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River and up the La Veta Pass. At Fort Crawford they were joined by detachments of the 9th Cavalry and 15th Infantry for the journey by wagon, ambulance, and horse over the Great Divide and finally to Santa Fe. In particular, Strong discusses the party's camping accomodations, the scenery encountered, the engineering and construction of difficult rail routes, and the wagon train's treacherous passage from Grassy Hill to Niegoldstown over the Stony Pass. Also included are brief summaries of other western trips with Sheridan and a concluding tribute to the general.

Biographical/Historical Note Union army officer, 1861-1865, Freedmen's Bureau official, 1865-1866, and Chicago businessman and lawyer, 1866-1891. Following the Civil War, Strong settled in Chicago, married into the Ogden family, assisted in the organization of the Illinois National Guard, and became connected with several business enterprises, including the Peshtigo Lumber Co. During the 1870's and 1880's Strong accompanied Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan, commander of the Military Division of the Missouri, on at least six VIP trips to the West (Yellowstone, Indian Territory, Colorado, and New Mexico)

Extent 1 item (82 leaves) ; 33 cm

Format Manuscripts, American, Travel literature

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

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Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Call Number Ayer MS 3175

BibID 132794

Size 3821px × 3037px 33.23 MB

IIIF Resource Type Canvas

File Created 11/13/2013

Filename 991327948805867_Ayer_MS_3175_00001.tif

Unique Identifier NL11I07B