Dictation from William A. Paxton : typescript, 1888.

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Dictation from William A. Paxton : typescript, 1888.

To Omaha, 1857; the overland telegraph, 1860-1861; Jack Slade; freighting between Omaha and Denver; construction for the Union Pacific, 1867; beef contracting for Indian agencies, 1869; ranching operations in Nebraska. Prepared for use in Chronicles of the Builders.

Originals : 15 leaves ; 27 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (24 exposures) : negative (Rich. 118:6) and positive.

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