December 1866
While Frances writes of her loneliness, their family, and visitors, Jack is focused on work. He and his crews lay track until mid-December while also preparing winter quarters in North Platte, Nebraska. The town becomes "Hell on Wheels" when saloons, prostitutes, and criminals arrive to profit from the crews . Jack doesn't leave for home until Christmas Eve.
Resource Identifier
ah00308_0104-0118
Citation
John Stephen and Frances Jennings Casement papers, Collection No. 308, Box 1, Folder 3, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
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