Chittenden, Samuel H.

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Samuel H. Chittenden was employed as a survey engineer during construction of the Union Pacific transcontinental rail line in 1868. During this time he wrote many letters to his family in East River, Connecticut, describing his life and conditions and events in the construction camps.

From the guide to the Samuel Chittenden papers, 1868, 1874, 1983-1985, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

Samuel H. Chittenden was employed as a survey engineer during the construction of the Union Pacific transcontinental rail line in 1868. During this time he wrote many letters to his family in East River, Connecticut, describing his life and conditions and events in the construciton camps.

From the description of Samuel H. Chittenden papers, 1868, 1874, 1983-1985. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 46837511

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referencedIn Chittenden family. Papers, 1868-1908 (bulk 1869). Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Chittenden, Samuel H. Samuel H. Chittenden papers, 1868, 1874, 1983-1985. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Chittenden family. Papers, 1856-1930. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Samuel Chittenden papers, 1868, 1874, 1983-1985 Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Chittenden family. Chittenden family papers, 1785-1981. New Haven Colony Historical Society Library
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Wyoming
Fort Sanders (Wyo.)
Fort Sanders (Wyo.)
United States
Wyoming
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Railroads
Railroads
Riots
Riots
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Surveyors
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Birth 1845-11-18

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