Fort Bridger account book, 1865-1869.

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Fort Bridger account book, 1865-1869.

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The volume was used by several different groups. The first page contains an invoice of stores given to Lt. Pike of the 1st Michigan Cavalry, followed by copies of letters from Lt. Pike to the quartermaster at Fort Bridger. Scott Eddy and Company's purchase records take up several pages, followed by the records of the Fort Bridger post trader. The post trader's accounts involve members of the garrison, Indian agent Luther Mann, civilian settlers and travelers.

1 v. (285 p.) ; 35 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8012323

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Scott Eddy and Company (Wyo.)

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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...

Mann, Luther, Jr.

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