August 1868
Jack expresses his disgust with Benton, Wyoming Territory, which was one of the end-of-track "Hell on Wheels" towns. He also writes of troubles with stock animals dying due to overwork. By mid-month, track laying was going well, although Jack complains of a "great nuisance" of excursionists. Jack receives two more letters, this time from Michigan and New York, of men who would like to work for the railroad. Frances writes of family and friends is still recovering from childbirth. She writes that she is pleased Jack refused to go to Washington, D.C.
Resource Identifier
ah00308_0226-0260
Citation
John Stephen and Frances Jennings Casement papers, Collection No. 308, Box 1, Folder 11, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
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