E. C. Jordan diary, 1870-1871.

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E. C. Jordan diary, 1870-1871.

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A photocopy of a diary (May 24, 1870-May 15, 1871, 199 numb. p.), kept by a Northern Pacific Railroad Company employee during the construction of its line in the area of Otter Tail County, Minnesota. From the brief entries it appears that Jordan worked on preparing estimates and reports on the progress of the construction. No details were given on the exact nature of these estimates or reports. Jordan left St. Paul (Minn.) on May 24, 1870 and arrived at his headquarters in Ottertail City on May 31, where he remained, with occasional trips to Detroit Lakes and nearby areas, until May 15, 1871. The entries give brief data on the weather, the visits of Northern Pacific officials, Jordan's visits to construction sites, holidays (Christmas, 1870), relations with members of the crew, Indian women (January 1-11, 1871), illnesses, and general activities during his employment.

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Brackett family.

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Northern Pacific Railroad Company

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These documents are duplicate copies from the papers of George A. Brackett, now part of the Northern Pacific Railroad collection at the Minnesota Historical Society. From the description of Papers. 1864-1914. (Tri-College Library). WorldCat record id: 18832082 Isaac "Ike" Gravelle was born in Canada in October 1871. He came to the United States in 1886. He was sent to the Montana State Prison in May 1891 on a conviction for horse stealing. After his release in 1893 he worked...

Jordan, E. C., ca.1845-.

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