Collection: Telegram to Governor Blasdel | University Libraries Archival Guides

Scope and Contents

Captain Welty sends a telegram from Austin, Nevada, to Nevada Governor Henry G. Blasdel requesting permission for the Sanders Guards to accompany Lt. Seamonds and his men on their expedition to fight Indians on the Humboldt River near Gravelly Bar [Ford], Eureka County. Welty also asks if the state can furnish supplies.

Dates

May 24, 1865

Creator

Welty, D. W. (Daniel W.) (Person)

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

Captain Daniel W. Welty was in the Sanders Guards of the U.S. Army, stationed in eastern Nevada; later became a Nevada attorney and State Senator from Lander County, 1867-1870.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A telegram from Captain Daniel W. Welty to Nevada Governor Henry G. Blasdel. Captain Daniel was in the Sanders Guards of the U.S. Army that was stationed in eastern Nevada. Material from May 24, 1865.