James Van Allen Carter overland diary, 1866.

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James Van Allen Carter overland diary, 1866.

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Carter kept a penciled diary west-bound in charge of William A. Carter's train. Entries begin as dated accounts at Nebraska City July 13, and end on arrival at Fort Bridger, September 11, 1866. The diary includes pencil sketches of terrain and one of Moore's Ranch [house], July 26.

[89] p. ; 15 cm.

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Carter, James Van Allen, approximately 1838-1904

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Carter, William A. (William Alexander), 1818-1881

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William A. Carter (1818-1881) was born in Virginia, and moved to Fort Bridger in 1857 to become the storekeeper. He was a businessman and a probate judge while doing other various jobs. From the description of William A. Carter papers, 1863-1929. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 365128365 Born in Prince William County, Va.; enlisted in the army on 1 July 1836 at the age of 18 at Warrenton, Va.; enlisted in the Second Seminole Indian War and assigned to Company A, 2nd US Dragoo...