Letter regarding the building of the Union Pacific Railroad : Omaha, Nebraska, 1865 Jan 22.

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Letter regarding the building of the Union Pacific Railroad : Omaha, Nebraska, 1865 Jan 22.

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AL signed Wm. V. S[weeney?] to "My Dear Aunty," regarding his work as a surveying engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad near Omaha, Nebraska. The letter includes discussion of the rumored resignation of his supervisor Peter A. Dey; the difficult working conditions; his work-related sketches; news of family and mutual friends; and reported Indian attacks.

1 item ([4] p.) ; 21 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018944

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Union Pacific railroad company

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Peter A. Dey was born in New York state in 1825. He graduated from college and studied law before becoming a civil engineer specializing in transportation, railway construction and bridges. He worked for a number of railroads, including the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, and the Union Pacific. In 1864 Dey left railroading to be a banker in Iowa City. Dey was active in politics and interested in history. He served as mayor of Iowa City, president of the State Historical Society of Iowa, and wa...

Sweeney, William V.

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